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Eco Tours
The Kashmir
of Orissa
Daringibadi
The Dreamland of Nature
Bhitarkanika
The Carpet of Emralds
Chilika
The Wonder in the Wild
Similipal
The city
Sanctuary
Chandaka
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For
any first time traveler, Chilka Lake will sound like any other
usual picnic spot in Orissa . Indeed, it can be a picnic spot but
not a usual one. To unfurl the hidden fact, Chilka Lake is the
largest inland salt-water lagoon in Asia. Spanning over an area of
1100 Sq Km, Chilka Lake endorse an inimitable ecosystem comprising
estuarine characters and unique flora.
Bliss
for Birds Lovers!!
A delight for ornithologist, Chilka houses many residents as
well as migratory birds. As a host, Chilka presents an orchestra
of birds that you can enjoy while cruising on the lake. Here you
get the chance to glimpse at birds like White bellied sea eagles,
grey-legged geese, purple moorhen; Jacana, herons and flamingos.
For bird lovers, the best time to visit Chilka is during migratory
season - November to February. Take your boat from OTDC at Barkul
and Ramba and sail though the lake that will take you on to the
journey of discovery.
Sporting the Sport!!!
Those who love aqua lives, this is right place to be in. The lake
inhabits 160 species of fishes. Fishes are not only added
attraction to Chilka but they also provide livelihood to 1,50,000
fisher folk who live in and around the lagoon. In addition
Dolphins enhance the beauty of the lake at Brahmagiri.
The Lake Entrada!!!!
The lake complex houses places like Nalabana, Birds Island ,
Kalijai , Rajhans island, Breakfast island, Honeymoon island all
showcasing the splendors of nature in one form or another. Surely
these places of interest add an extra zing to reservoir.
Pleasure Trip!!!!!
If you think that your trip has finished then you are highly
mistaken, since you have the choice to prolong you tour by opting
to visit places like Kalijai Temple, Narayani, Banpur (15 Kms ),
Gopalpur on Sea (90 Kms ), Taptapani that lies in the vicinity of
the exotic lake.
Comfort Zone!!!!!!
Obviously, by now you must have set your mind and planned your
tour to Chilka. But it seems that you are still apprehensive about
your stay? Don't be because Chilka houses an OTDC run hotel. This
hotel is quiet famous amongst travelers since it provide not only
good accommodation.
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