The sanctuary is situated alongside National Highway 2.

[1] Land in the sanctuary mainly consists of dry mixed deciduous forests with dry peninsular sal forests.

[2] The dry peninsular sal forests are mainly made up of sal trees, although other flora such as bamboo and grass in unforested plains.

[1][2] Mammals that are found in the sanctuary include leopards, jungle cats, cheetal, barking deer, and wild boar.

[citation needed] The Topchanchi Lake adds to the diversity of the area, and migratory birds stop by during the winter.