Bhitarkanika,Odisha,India

Bhitarkanika National Park is situated in the Kendrapara District on the state of Odisha, India.

Established in the year 1998, the park is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. The mangroves are separated from the Bay of Bengal by the Gahirmatha Beach that lies in the eastern part. This beach is the nesting grounds by hundreds of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles and thus is a protected UNESCO site.

The sanctuary is visited for its rich and varied assortment of biodiversity like Kingfisher, Heron, King Cobras, Storks, Spotted Deer, Chital, Seagulls, Fishing Cat, Wild Pigs and Jungle Cat along with numerous resident and migratory species.

Inside the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary,there is an area of approximately 4 hectares, which is visited by a large number of water birds, from the month of June to October every year.

To explore the unknown and admire nature at its wildest best, one should definitely take a trip to the Bhitarnika Wildlife Sanctuary to experience a thrilling and adrenaline-rush soaked adventurous vacation.

How to Reach

By Air – Nearest airport is Bhubaneswar airport, about 160 Km from the Bhitarkanika. Bhubaneswar airport is well connected by road network to Bhitarkanika.

By Rail – Nearest railway station is Bhadrak railway station, about 70 Km from the Bhitarkanika. Bhadrak railway station is well connected by road network to Bhitarkanika.

By Road – Bhitarkanika is well connected to Major Cities and Places by road network. There are a number of government and privately operated vehicles that go to Bhitarkanika at frequent intervals.