Reply To: Arriving late afternoon at Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary-what’s the plan?

Since the sanctuary is open all night, you can walk in after 4 pm, but the official guided walks usually start early in the morning. It’s worth asking the ranger station on arrival for any late evening visits or night watching opportunities. The beach at Chandipur is roughly fifty kilometres away, so a quick detour could be doable if you have a car and a few hours before heading into the forest. If you’re staying near Balasore, Hotel Ayush International is a convenient base.