For visitors desirous of visiting tigers in their dens, elephants in the wild , birds in the lake , crocodiles and reptiles in the swamp filled with mangrove forest, giant tortoise rookery in the sand of the confluences , Odisha can be the ultimate destination.
1. SIMILIPAL
Spreading over on area of 2750 square kilometres. Similipal National Park with the Tiger Reserve offers spectacular view of nature. Dense forest, rugged hilly terrain , majestically roaming wild animals , elephants , tigers and birds, gorgeous waterfalls and rivers , sky touching mountain peaks, tropical trees and exotic coloured multi shelled orchids can keep any visitor spell bound. The park remains open for the visitors from Mid November to Mid June and permission to visit the National Park should obtained from the Conservator of Forest, National Park, Jashipur or from the Range Officer at the entry point there.
2. BHITARKANIKA
Pristine isolated beach at Gahirmatha , tens of thousands of giant turtles , exotic birds, fearsome crocodiles varieties of Kingfishers , narrow crisscrossed creeks that meander past deltaic islands, mangrove forest , nature trails inside the dense forest, wildlife and not a soul around, that is what Bhitarkanika offers.
3. NANDANKANAN
Created in 1979, Nandankanan has remained the only biological park with more than 67 varieties of mammals including lions and white tigers m 20 species of reptiles and 82 species of birds There are however quite a few other sanctuaries which preserve the most colourful wildlife of Odisha. these are Chandaka Elephant reserve, Satakosia gorge, Dangamal crocodile sanctuary, Ushakothi, Balukkhanda, Karlapat, Lakhari , Hadgarh and Debrigarh sanctuaries.
4. CHILIKA LAKE
Spread over an area of 1100 square kilometers .Asia's largest brackish water lagoon Chilika has the unique distinction of having the second largest congregation of migratory birds in the world.
Chilika's Nalabana bird sanctuary is definitely an ornithologist's delight as well as visual treat for any visitor who can find the sanctuary alive with raucous cries of the birds. Besides the birds, Chilika has been a home for endangered Irrawadi Dolphins and several species of fish , crabs, prawn and reptiles. A visit to the mouth, the place where Chilika Lagoon joins the sea, can be a captivating experience. The lake is dotted with many islands, few of them are Breakfast Island, Honeymon Island, Rajhans Island and Nalaban bird Sanctuary.
1. SIMILIPAL
Spreading over on area of 2750 square kilometres. Similipal National Park with the Tiger Reserve offers spectacular view of nature. Dense forest, rugged hilly terrain , majestically roaming wild animals , elephants , tigers and birds, gorgeous waterfalls and rivers , sky touching mountain peaks, tropical trees and exotic coloured multi shelled orchids can keep any visitor spell bound. The park remains open for the visitors from Mid November to Mid June and permission to visit the National Park should obtained from the Conservator of Forest, National Park, Jashipur or from the Range Officer at the entry point there.
2. BHITARKANIKA
Pristine isolated beach at Gahirmatha , tens of thousands of giant turtles , exotic birds, fearsome crocodiles varieties of Kingfishers , narrow crisscrossed creeks that meander past deltaic islands, mangrove forest , nature trails inside the dense forest, wildlife and not a soul around, that is what Bhitarkanika offers.
3. NANDANKANAN
Created in 1979, Nandankanan has remained the only biological park with more than 67 varieties of mammals including lions and white tigers m 20 species of reptiles and 82 species of birds There are however quite a few other sanctuaries which preserve the most colourful wildlife of Odisha. these are Chandaka Elephant reserve, Satakosia gorge, Dangamal crocodile sanctuary, Ushakothi, Balukkhanda, Karlapat, Lakhari , Hadgarh and Debrigarh sanctuaries.
4. CHILIKA LAKE
Spread over an area of 1100 square kilometers .Asia's largest brackish water lagoon Chilika has the unique distinction of having the second largest congregation of migratory birds in the world.
Chilika's Nalabana bird sanctuary is definitely an ornithologist's delight as well as visual treat for any visitor who can find the sanctuary alive with raucous cries of the birds. Besides the birds, Chilika has been a home for endangered Irrawadi Dolphins and several species of fish , crabs, prawn and reptiles. A visit to the mouth, the place where Chilika Lagoon joins the sea, can be a captivating experience. The lake is dotted with many islands, few of them are Breakfast Island, Honeymon Island, Rajhans Island and Nalaban bird Sanctuary.
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