One of the most famous tourist attractions in Chhattisgarh, the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the Bar and Nawapura forest villages. It was established in the year of 1976 and is spread over a vast area of 245 sq. Km. The rich and lush vegetation caters to a broad spectrum of wildlife in this region. The landscape is mostly flat terrain with occasional low and high hillocks.

Location: Bhatapara district
Best Time To Visit: Between November and June
Famous for: Neelgai, wild boar, tigers, leopards, porcupine, pythons, antelopes, sambhar and Cheetal, along with 150 species of birds including parrots, Black Bucks, herons, egrets, peafowl etc.