BHITARKANIKA

Bhitarkanika National Park is a 145 km2 (56 sq mi) large national park in northeast Kendrapara district in Odisha in eastern India. It was designated on 16 September 1998 and obtained the status of a Ramsar site on 19 August 2002. The area is also been designated as the second Ramsar site of the State after the Chilika Lake. It is surrounded by Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, which spread over 672 km2 (259 sq mi). Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary are to the east, separating the swamp region and mangroves from the Bay of Bengal. The national park and wildlife sanctuary is inundated by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, and Pathsala. It hosts many mangrove species, and is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India.

Day-1 : Arrive Bhubaneswar – Dhenkanal

On arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport Or railway station ,assistance & drive to Dhenkanal, Afternoon visit the monks of Mahima Cult, Their Monasteries, Temples & Evening Rituals. Overnight in Dhenkanal Palace.

Day-2 : Dhenkanal –Ratnagiri – Bhitarkanika

After breakfast drive to Bhitarkanika en route visiting Buddhist ruins, ancient stupas-chaityas, archaeological excavation sites at Ratnagiri & Udayagiri. Also you can visit the typical villages stop for photography. Overnight at Bhitarkanika.

Day-3 : In & around Bhitarkanika ( THE MINI AMAZON )

After breakfast take the boat cruise in creeks to explore various species of birds, reptiles and salt water crocodiles. Also trek inside the mangrove forest and from the watch tower see more species in their natural habitat. Overnight at Bhitarkanika accommodation.

 

Day-4: Bhitarkanika – Bhubaneswar - Departure

Post breakfast take an exit from this sanctuary and drive to bhubaneswar, visiting Bhubaneswar temples – Mukteswar temple & Lingaraj temple at last drop at your desired location for your return journey.