Peacock Valley

4.6

Location: Sidheswar mandira ke pass, Cuttack – Naraj Rd, Talagar, Odisha 754006, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 2 to 4 hours.

Peacock Valley is a place where you can see peacocks at a very close distance. the Valley is situated in Cuttack where the owner feeds the birds in the mornings and evenings. It attracts many visitors daily, especially kids. If you peacefully visit this place, you might see these birds dancing. The story goes back two decades. After the ‘super cyclone’ hit Odisha in 1999, some peacocks in the wild took shelter in a small forest near the ‘Naraj Firing Range’ in Cuttack. Consequently, the conservation effort was put forth by a local, whose love for these gentle creatures has driven him to make this project his ‘life’s goal’. More trees may be planted at the place for better living of these birds.
Here you can enjoy it with your family as well as friends. Kids find themselves comfortable here. You can visit this place almost anytime you want.

Attraction

Visitors always appreciate the opportunity to see peacocks in their natural habitat. This is a major attraction of this place. Here you can see that the peacocks are free to roam around as they are not kept in cages. Many of the reviewers mention the caretaker, Kanha, who feeds the peacocks and maintains the place personally. Several reviewers have also recommended visiting during specific hours, for example, early morning or late afternoon, for better chances of seeing the peacocks.

History

This place was established by the ‘peacock man’ of Odisha, Pannu Behera, and after his death, his grandson, Kanhucharan has been carrying out this task. There are at least a hundred odd peacocks and peahens in that place. Over the years, this place has been a must-visit if anyone comes for a visit to Odisha. Located near the Naraj Dam (one may visit the dam as well) after looking at the birds, this is sure to make one’s day.

Inside/Outside Views

If you visit the Peacock Valley, you will be able to witness a canvas of images, from a man painting to people gathered around looking into the far distance. However, the brightest color is that of the man calling the peacocks and giving them their food to eat. The place is a huge open ground with green trees on both sides of the valley. If you stand in the middle near a house, it is actually prohibited to move any further. It is not to scare the peacocks away. There is a small ‘Hillock’ right behind this field. On the other side, there seems to be a green carpet of trees. The field where the food is given is usually bare, but on both sides, there are trees standing in a line serving as the home of these beautiful slender birds.
You might have to wait for the birds to come out of their homes. This is a home of Mongoose, House Sparrow and not to mention, peacocks with a beautiful crown on their heads, walking in the slender. In the first few minutes, you can expect to see only 4 or 5 peacocks, but as the time rolls away, many more join. You can see them, in the bare fields, dancing, moving their feathers, and showing their beauty. If you are lucky enough, you might see a fight among them as well.

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5–7 AM, 3–5 PM

Thursday 5–7 AM, 3–5 PM

Friday 5–7 AM, 3–5 PM

Saturday 5–7 AM, 3–5 PM

Sunday 5–7 AM, 3–5 PM

Monday 5–7 AM, 3–5 PM

Tuesday 5–7 AM, 3–5 PM

Entry & Others Fees

There were no entry tickets to enter this place. It is on the roadside. You can park your vehicles easily and get there.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By road: It is situated in Cuttack’s ‘Talagar’ area. From the busy area of Cuttack, Peacock Valley is 16 km away. Cuttack is well connected with other major cities like Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, etc. of the country. From Cuttack City, you will get local transport to reach the site.

By air: The closest airport, ‘Biju Patnaik International Airport’ (which is an international one), is almost 32 kilometers away from this area which is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. You can visit this place from outside of India. Apart from that, there are airports in Delhi or Lucknow with direct flights to Bhubaneswar. From the airport, you can easily get local transport to reach the site.

By train: The closest railway station from the Peacock Valley is 20 km away at the ‘Cuttack Junction’. This station is well connected with major areas of the country. From the station, you will get local transport so that you can reach the site.

Tips for Travellers

Please wear suitable and comfortable clothes according to both culture and seasons.

Don’t forget to follow the code of conduct.
If you are visiting Nainital for the first time, try to visit in a group for safety purposes.
Please stay away from total strangers.
Some visitors mention that there is ‘no guarantee’ of sighting a peacock due to the location being a government firing test range.
A few reviewers suggest that it can be challenging to reach the spot or find directions.