Description

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is known as the "Small Amazon" of India. It lies on the coast of Bay of Bengal, and is the second largest Mangrove ecosystem of our country after Sundarbans. Dangamal Nature Camp, Habalikhati and Gupti Nature Camps are located inside Bhitarkanika with premium accommodation facility and several choices of cuisine and delicacies. World’s largest congregation of Salt Water Crocodiles reside in the creeks of Bhitarkanika.
Bounded by rivers on the three sides and the sea on the fourth, Bhitarkanika is crisscrossed by numerous creeks and canals, which finally meet the sea and make the estuarine delta. When the tide enters, the forest floats and the water touches the foliage. As it recedes, the multi-layer mud flats on the banks of the creeks are exposed. More than ninety variety of mangroves and its associates are found here. The pneumatophores, better known as breathing roots are another attraction for the tourists. Bhitarkanika is the only Marine Sanctuary of the state of Odisha and is the world’s most important nesting location for Olive Ridleys.

How To Reach

Nearest railway station is Bhadrak. A train from Howrah to Bhitarkanika will get you near the island of Bhitarkanika. You have the travel the remaining distance from the station to the destination by car. For reaching the camp of accommodation, you may have to travel by either a boat or a jetty

Best Time to Visit

Winter is the best time to visit the Bhitarkanika Sanctuary. Many migratory birds of various hues come flying to this region

Hotel Range

3000/- to 6000/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

Go for sighting of Crocodiles, Spotted Deer, Wild pigs and thousands of colorful birds some of which are migratory birds from central-Asia and Europe are common here.
Other activities include boating, bird watching, trekking, dolphin watching and star gazing.