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Kotmi Sonar Crocodile Park

Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, India

4.1 (0)

Overview

A crocodile-breeding reserve around a village tank — hundreds of muggers basking, a boating lake, gardens and a nature-education centre near Janjgir.

Why visit: Chhattisgarh's crocodile sanctuary, a quirky family outing.

Things to do

›Basking muggers
›Boating lake
›Nature centre
›Janjgir combo

Wildlife ViewingBoatingNature Centre

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

₹20–50

Est. budget

₹100–400

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

8.2 km

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