Highlights
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Bhitarkanika Fast Fact |
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Location |
On the East Coast of Orissa, in Kendrapara District, in the estuary of Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamara and Mahanadi river systems |
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Area |
672 Sq. Km. |
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Park Timings |
The Park is open from 01 Oct to 15 June and closes during the monsoon & 08 days in the month of December / January for crocodile census |
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Season |
Summers are hot & sultry and monsoons slushy. Even in October, unless there is bad weather due to depression induced rains or cyclones |
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Best Sighting |
November – February |
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Go There For |
Crocodiles, Sea Turtles, Mangrove Forests |
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Safari Timings |
07:00 Hrs. – 17:00 Hrs. |
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Entry Point |
Gupti Gate, Khola Gate |
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Things to See & Do |
Boat Safari, Visit to Saltwater Crocodile Rearing Center at Dangmal, The Bhitarkanika Forest Block, the creeks, Ekakula Island, Habalikhati – nesting site for Olive Ridley Turtles, Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary |
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Getting There |
Nearest Airport: Bhubaneswar (130 Km. / 04 Hrs.) Nearest Railhead: Cuttack (100 Km. / 03 Hrs.), Bhadrak (55 Km. / 2 Hrs.) |
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Suggested Itinerary club with Bhitarkanika |
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Sr. No. |
Destination with Night Stay |
Tour Days |
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1. |
Bhitarkanika (3 N) – Bhubaneswar (3 N) – Puri (2 N) |
08 N / 09 D |
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2. |
Bhitarkanika (3 N) – Bhubaneswar (3 N) – Puri (2 N) – Gopalpur-on-Sea (2 N) |
10 N / 11 D |
Package Itinerary
Day 01Bhubaneshwar | Cuttack - Jayanagar Jetty - Khola - Bhitarkanika
Arrival at Cuttack or Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Airport and depart for
Jayanagar Jetty. On arrival at Jayanagar Jetty, board boat to Khola. After
Lunch, cruise to Kalibhanja Diha, Dhamara Port & Dhamarai Temple. Dinner
& Over Night stay at Bhitarkanika.
Day 02Ekakula Excursion
Early morning, excursion to Ekakula with packed Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner & Over Night stay at Bhitarkanika.
Day 03Bhitarkanika
After B/F, visit different creeks to spot crocodiles, Bird Sanctuary & soft trekking to
Hunting Tower of ancient King, Crocodile Breeding Center & Museum. Dinner
& Over Night stay at Bhitarkanika.
Day 04Bhitarkanika - Cuttack | Bhubaneshwar - Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check out from Bhitarkanika & proceed to board boat from Khola to Jayanagar Jetty. Proceed to Bhadrak or Cuttack or Bhubaneswar Railway Station | Airport to board train | flight for onward destination journey.