Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake , sprawling across an
area of over 1,100 sq. kms. during monsoons is Asia's largest brackish lagoon.
It is a unique assemblage of marine, brackish and fresh water eco-system with
estuarine characters. The lake has a rich variety of aquatic fauna and is a
safe haven for a large number of endangered species. During winters, it
attracts over one million migratory birds - including osprey, grey legged
geese, herons, cranes and flamingoes and is perhaps the largest congregations
of aquatic birds in the sub-continent. Chilika was also designated as a
"Ramsar Site" i.e.a wetland of International importance. The Nalaban,
one of the biggest islands within the lagoon is notified as a Bird Sanctuary.
The best time to visit is from October to June Boating and fishing facilities
are avaiable at the lake, which is very rich in fish. One can view the dolphins
at Chilika mouth near Satpara. For cruising and visiting the islands, OTDC provides
motor launches at Barkul and Rambha.
Other attractions
are beautiful beach
along Rajhansa and sacred Kalijai temple. Chilika is also known for Sunset
and Sunrise views.
REACHING THERE
Airport: Bhubaneshwar (100 kms.)
Railhead : Balugaon (2 kms.) on Kolkata
- Chennai route.
Road: Connected by N.H. 5
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