Debrigarh Nature Camp

Debrigarh Nature Camp is a well-maintained retreat with comfortable lodgings and breathtaking views. The picturesque surroundings and variety of wildlife make it a paradise for nature lovers. Clean and cozy accommodations, along with courteous staff, and good food, ensure a memorable stay.
Boating to Bat and Sunset Islands was thrilling! The speed boat ride added excitement, and the views from the water were unforgettable.

It was a wonderful stay in that camp. Service is awesome. The jungle safari was a life time experience. Food was very homely and nice. Not at all oily or spicy. The evening and the night was more attractive to feel the sound of crickets and the dense forest around the camp. A must visit.

The Nature camp is situated inside the Debrigarh Sanctuary and the ride to the sanctuary is itself a scenic one. From the entrance,the Nature camp is a further 4km drive in the jungle and is totally an unpaved kuchha road. The rooms are spacious, especially the ones in the newly constructed Bison block. The restaurant provides good homely food and it has a scenic view of the reservoir as well. The staff here are very proactive and are very friendly to deal with and guide you well too. Must visit for getting away from the urban cacophony and a for quiet and peaceful abode amidst the nature. You will really feel nostalgic

The cottages are quite far from the Front office, one can avail their Thar Jeep in absence of a private vehicle.
📌 The boat ride to bat island is complimentary with the booking and really a thrilling experience.
📌 Online booking or on the spot booking is possible to visit the wildlife sanctuary. Different types of vehicles are available but the Thar Jeep is the best option, the drivers are well trained and pick you up from the cottage early morning or afternoon as per your slot.
📌 Food is included in the booking and is extremely homely of good taste, enjoy the fish in lunch and snacks in the evening.
📌 Rooms are good with glass doors, from where the night view of Hirakud Dam is spectacular.
📌 Bison block rooms are new, and first floor rooms offer a good view.
📌 Ample sighting of peacock, deer, boar and bison is possible during the safari.
📌 The last point of the safari is 'Parbati Tung' which is near the Hirakud Reservoir.
One will surely be enchanted by the wilderness which is open to visitors throughout the year.

An electrical kettle will be a desired addition in the room. Experience was A++
Worth revisiting. It is strongly suggested that evening activities like folk dance be organized. If needed price can be hiked. Pick and drop arrangement from Sambalpur Railway station and Jharsuguda airport will be a value addition.

One of the Odisha's Best Kept Secrets. Enjoy your stay amidst the lap of nature and Enjoy the Serene Beauty of the Hirakud Reservoir. Come in winter to witness the migratory birds. Best Food and even better hospitality of the staffs. Enjoy Jungle Safari to see the leopards, Bisons, Bears, Wild Boars, Sambhar, Deers, Peacocks and many more species of Wildlife. The boat ride to Bat Island and the setting sun will mesmerize you for sure.

It's awesome place for relaxation. Totally outside the urban areas, no crowd.. pure natural place, food also awesome 👍

Debrigarh nature camp is one of the best ecocamp in odisha tourism. The floura & fauna of this location is breathtaking. The mesmerizing view of the Mahanadi while boatdrive to the Bat island & sunset island is beyond to describe. Jungle safari upto Parbitang will be enjoyable in spotting some wild animals I.e deer, sambar, beer,leopard, bishon etc. Accommodation in the eco cottage is quite satisfying & very peaceful experience. Staffs of this nature camp are quite cooperative, polite deserve excellency. It's an amazing experience in touring to this Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary and the naturecamp. 🌹🌹🌹

It was a wonderful stay in that camp. Service is awesome. Food was very homely and nice. Not at all oily or spicy. Must visit

Very serene and refreshing. Beautiful location, I rented JAL in front was Hirakund. Food was too tasty and in time, especially evening snaks(must try paneer pakora).
Did kayaking, boating and jungle safari(full of animals).
Only deficiet was WIFI, should have a natural swimming pool and children swing was lacking.
Beside that everything went super.

We had a great time with always delicious food. The stuff was very caring and all was clean and neat. :)

Debrigarh Nature Camp is one of the best and serene camps in India. It has the cutest crew team who were of utmost help and comforting. Food served here is simple, healthy and tasty. The safari was cool with medium sighting despite winter, so its evident that summer sightings would be four times rich. Every evening a common bonfire is lit for all the guests, you can get a personal one lit next to your cottage with some nominal extra bucks. We stayed at Bison block which is a newly built establishment, having all modern amenities with a bit of extra space. The rest of the cottages are same, just a bit smaller. Boating to the nearby islands were beautiful and photograph worthy. Last but not the least, the atmosphere here is extremely peaceful with no external disturbances. There are no television provision to avoid disturbing the animals, and also net connection is poor. Overall experience is top notch. Book only if you are a nature person, because the resort offers everything which defers city life.

Words are not enough to describe our experience of staying here, as the perople are so well behave and well trained that you shaldom get a chance to complain for anything.....Location and hospitality is just mesmerizing....

The Eco Stay at Debrigarh is highly recommended for anyone looking for an escape to nature. The stay is inside the Debrigarh forest area, near the banks of the Hirakud Reservoir. Boating in the Hirakud Reservoir is included in the booking. The Jungle Safari is also a must do when you stay here.

The last week of March we went for a weekend stay at Debrigarh. The serene beauty of the forest mesmerized us and so did the nature camp. The staff at the Nature Camp were extremely helpful and always ready to render help in every possible way. The food was excellent.

It was an Amazing Experience . Located near the Hirakud Reservoir, inside the Wildlife Sanctuary, is this Nature camp.

Accommodation - It has four cottages and one 8 roomed two storied block. While Independent cottages are AGNI, JAL, VAYU & BHUMI , Bison Block are 8 roomed block with 4 rooms on first floor and 4 on ground floor. Bison block being newly constructed are better unless one prefers the cottages. All are fitted with AC , water heater and other routine amenities. In case opting for cottages, considering the view from yhe cottage, preferably I would go for JAL, VAYU, AGNI and then BHUMI(in that order). In Bison Block, go for the first floor rooms. Bison Block has beautiful balconies overlooking the reservoir . If you are lucky you may see some animals too from there. Booking is online only. The staff is very helpful.

Food - The food is simple yet tasty. It’s buffet system and is available in the Dining Hall which again has a wonderful view of the reservoir. Bed tea is served at 6 AM. Breakfast 7.30-9.30 AM. Lunch 1-2 PM , evening snacks ( Pakora) and tea at 6 PM, Dinner 8-9.30 PM. They will call and ask your preference for veg / Non Veg.

Service- Service with a smile is what makes this place wonderful. The staff is mainly sourced from the local villages as part of community development. They are simple people willing to go that extra mile to meet your requirements.

River Cruise- 1.5 hr Boating is included in the room tariff. They take you to two points, Bat island which houses few villagers who live on the island. The other point is Sunset island. You only get to disembark at Bat island. It’s a good experience. In summers you may see animals and in winters migratory birds. We had taken the evening cruise at 4 PM.

Jungle Safari- This costs extra. Details are available on the website. They have two Thar Jeeps , 8 seater and 12 seater. If opting for Jeep , request the driver to remove the roof for better visibility and experience. The safari is 12 Km one way to a Place called Parbati Tung. It’s an anti poaching camp. The jungle is beautiful and if you are lucky you will encounter many wild animals, like Spotted dear, Indian Bison, Sambhar, Bear, Wild boar etc. best months to visit is Apr-May and in the winters. Best time to go as per the guide are evening in Summers and Morning in winters. We had taken the 6 AM safari.

Driver Accommodation- One has to pay extra. His room and food is catered for.

Excellent Room at Bison Block
Staff behaviour is very nice.
Tasty food

Best place to visit near Sambalpur and Burla. The location is awesome to site sunrise and sunset. Also, bat island and the nest island are the must visit site to enjoy the boat ride in the Hirakud dam. Kayaking is also included within the package, and one of the best option to witness sunrise, from the water. Overall, a best weekend gateway to enjoy the serenity of Nature with good food and great service.

DEBRIGARH NATURE CAMP (HIRAKUD)

Debrigarh Nature Camp is a round the year tourist spot where one can have the jungle by the lake. This property is managed by the local community. The restaurant/ dinning is just on the edge of Hirakud Reservoir where variety of food is prepared and served to the visitors. Tourists can have full view as well as night view of the reservoir. Food is included in the tariff for the eco-tourists.

4 Bed AC (1 Rooms - Bhumi)
Room Charge: Rs.6000.00
Transaction Charge: Rs.600.00
G.S.T Tax Amount: Rs.828.00

DBL Bed AC (5 Rooms)
Room Charge: Rs.4500.00
Transaction Charge: Rs.450.00
G.S.T Tax Amount: Rs.621.00

DBL Bed AC (8 Rooms – Bison Block)
Room Charge: Rs.5000.00
Transaction Charge: Rs.500.00
G.S.T Tax Amount: Rs.690.00

Entry charge extra. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are complimentary and limited to number of person named in the ticket. Children from 4 years to 18 years accompanying the parents and Driver of the vehicle will be charged extra at the destination as per tariff of the destination to be paid at the destination. Forest Entry Fee to be paid on spot.

I am surprised this place is not hot on the map yet. we did a safari with a thar 4x4 jeep which was cool. spotted some animals and fresh pugmasks of a recent tiger find. the place gives good views of the hill and hirakud reservoir lake. and the place is very well managed with all inclusive stay in the camp. the rooms are elevated and well maintained. there are some adventure sports like kayaking and boating which can be enjoyed at a reasonable price. the staff is happy, confident and pleased to help. lastly, the low light is not scary and you can finally find a place with a sky full of stars. highly recommended.