Description

Chilika Lake is Aisa's largest brackish water lagoon covering an area of over 1,100 sq. km. Chilika Lake is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds. Chilika Lake offers visitors a spectacular display of its colorful avian charms in a thousand different hues presented by over 160 species in the peak season between November and February. The atmosphere in and around Chilika Lake is just serene and undisturbed amidst the blue expanse of water and an evergreen range of hills on one side. Chilika Lake is dotted with a host of islands and a cruise in Chilika will serve as a life-long memory.Chilika Lake is also the home to several Irrawaddy dolphins.
The magnificent beauty of Chilikacan be best enjoyed from Balugaon, Barkul, Rambha and Satapada. Rambha and Barkul carries the best flavors and essence of Chilika Lake. However, the former destination is preferred more to the latter. The accommodation at the Government Lodges in both Rambha and Barkul offer the best stay near Chilika Lake.

Duration

Distance: 123km from Bhubaneswar to Rambha, 110km from Bhubaneswar to Barkul.
Time: 2.5 h to Rambha and 2hr to Barkul from Bhubaneswar airport by car.
Distance between Rambha and Barkul is 22km.
Nearest Railway Station is at Balugaon at a distance of 5km away from Chilika Lake.

Best Time to Visit

Winter is the best time to visit Chilika Lake.

Hotel Range

1000/- to 3000/- average price range per room per night both at Rambha and Barkul excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

Kalijai Island and Temple, Honeymoon Island, Breakfast Island, Birds Island, Nalabana (Island of Reeds), Parikud Island, etc. are some of the important and interesting spots inside the lake where you can travel to by boat, ferry or cruise
Fishing and bird watching are other two major activities you can take part in here.