Tourism Places

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary

Bhitarkanika - Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is known as

the “Mini-Amazon” of India. Lying on the coast of Bay of Bengal, it is the

second largest Mangrove ecosystem of our country after Sundarbans. Dangamal Nature Camp, Habalikhati and Gupti Nature Camps are located inside Bhitarkanika with luxurious accommodations and different choices of cuisine and delicacies. World’s largest congregation of Salt Water Crocodiles are seen in the creeks of Bhitarkanika. Sighting of Crocodiles, Spotted Deers, Wild pigs and thousands of colorful birds including winter migrants from central-Asia and Europe is very common here. Visitors can make night stays in luxurious rooms of Dangamal Nature Camp and avail Boating, birding, trekking etc.

Chilika

Rajhans (Chilika) –Chilika is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds in Asia and during every winter millions of birds visit Chilika. Chilika is also the only place in Asia where Irrawaddy Dolphins can be sighted during boating in the lake. It is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia. Rajhans Island is a stretch of land separating the majestic Chilika lake from the Bay of Bengal Sea.

Rajhans Nature Camp with Ten lake-facing luxurious tented accommodations(Swiss Cottage Tents with attached sophisticated toilets) is on Rajhans Island with Chilika lake on one side and Bay of Bengal on the other side. The nature camp is a perfect gateway for tourists who are looking for a stay in the wilderness of nature or a beach holiday or both. The nature camp is 45 minutes boat ride from Satpada (Satpada is 50 Kms of distance from Puri by road & 110 Kms distance from Bhubaneswar by road.).

Chandaka

Chandaka - Spread over an area of 193.39 Sq.Km on the North-Eastern Ghats is Chandaka- Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, adjoining the Capital City of Odisha, Bhubaneswar. The Sanctuary is a colourful blend of Semi-Evergreen forest, Bamboo brakes and lush green mixed forests. It is home to different wild animals and birds and the jungle is place for the wild Elephants, which takes the pride of being the Flagship species of this forest. You can see vast stretches of green meadows, tall grasses and waterholes, wildlife moving from one niche to other in the wild from different viewpoints inside the Sanctuary while moving in the Jungle Safari on forest roads.

Jungle Safari Chandaka, Debrigarh

A night stay in Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, away from the hurley burley of City will recite in your mind that there is much more in this world than our day-to-day lives we live every day.

Chandipur - One of nature's many wonders,at Chandipur the sea recedes for around 5 Kms from the beach everyday twice. Considering its uniqueness, the beach supports a varied range of biodiversity and visitors can walk on the sea bed within the peaceful ambience of swaying Casuarina trees and the solitary sand dunes. Night stay in Chandipur Nature Camp situated on the beach is worth enough.

Satkosia Gorge

Satkosia Gorge – It is one of the longest & deepest gorges of Asia in River

Mahanadi. Mahanadi bifurcated Satkosia Tiger Reserve into two halves and boating in Satkosia Gorge is a life time experience. On both sides of the gorge towering green mountains and basking crocodiles is a sight to be seen by the visitors.

Puri- Raghurajpur-Konark - Puri in Odisha is one of the four must-visit pilgrimage sites for Hindus because of Jagannath Temple that forms the part of Char Dham in India. Puri is a beach city located on the coast of Bay of Bengal which is one of the favourites among foreigners and inland tourists due to its pristine beaches & cool climate. Raghurajpur is a heritage crafts village out of Puri known for its master Pattachitra painters, an art form which

dates back to 5 BC in the region and Gotipua dance troupes, the precursor to the Indian classical dance form of Odissi. Apart from that, the village is also home to crafts like Tussar paintings, palm leaf engravings, stone and wood carvings, wooden, cowdung and paper mache toys, and masks. The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God. Shaped like a giant chariot, the temple is known for the exquisite stone carvings that cover the entire structure. It is the best-known tourist destination in Orissa and has been a World Heritage Site since 1984.

Day Tours 1. Bhitarkanika 2. Satkosia George (Badmul) 3. Chilika (Nalabana) 4. Puri-Raghurajpur-Konark 5. Jungle Safari at Chandaka 6. Bhubaneswar to Satapada Night Stay 1. Chandaka 2. Chandipur 3. Bhitarkanika 4. Chilika