Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve is situated in the Koria district of the newly formed Chhattisgarh state. The reserve is spread over a sprawling area of about 2,303 sq km.

History of the park
The reserve was previously a part of the famous Sanjay National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The reserve is named after Guru Ghasidas, a renowned Satnami movement reformer of the state. It was granted a tiger reserve status by the Government of India in the year 2012.

Flora
Most part of the Ghasidas reserve is covered with mixed deciduous forest. Bamboo, teak, sal, etc. are the important tree species here.

Fauna
Tigers, four-horned Antelopes, Striped Hyena, Chital, spotted Leopards, Porcupine, Jungle Cat, Monkey, Sloth Bear, Nilgai, Porcupine, Bison, etc.

Avian Fauna
Indian Pitta Rufus-Treepie, Golden Hooded Oriole, Vulture, Racket-Tailed Drongos, Lesser Adjutant, Indian White-Rumped Vulture and so on.

Tourist Tips
There are some rest houses within Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve providing quality accommodation facilities to the visitors. For prior reservation of these rest houses one can contact the Wildlife Warden or the Range Officer. Outside the reserve tourists can find decent lodges and hotels at Sidhi. During the summer the climate of this tiger reserve is moist sub-tropical to dry. Therefore, the tourists are advised to wear light warm clothes with grey or olive green shades. During the excursion one should not walk after the animals but remain in the vehicle always. Fishing inside the reserve is prohibited.

Getting there
The nearby airports are located at Ranchi ((Jharkhand) and Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), about 250 km away. Jaora Railway Station is the closest railhead to the reserve. The closest bus terminal is located 60 km away at Sidhi in Madhya Pradesh. It is situated on the Riva - Varanasi State Highway.

General information
Address: Guru Ghasidas Tiger Reserve, Koria district, Chhattisgarh, India
Ideal time to visit: November to June.
Closed: During the monsoon season.
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