24/12/2022
A Bird Paradise for Nature lovers:
Location: Manglajodi & Chilika, Odisha
Chilika Lake situated near the coastal area of eastern state Odisha is the largest salt water Lake in India. Besides the tour of Chilika Lake , one can plan a tour to Manglajodi which is in close proximity to the lake for bird watching. Many species of birds flock to this wetland in the winter season as food becomes abundant.
Why to Visit:
*Most of the people are familiar with Chilika Lake only. One can additionally plan in their itinerary to get a glimpse of Birds and cover this part of Odisha in one visit.
*Also good for nature photography.
* Normally people visiting Puri approach Chilika from Satpada Side, So this beautiful part remains highly unexplored.
What to do :
* Kindly wear a life jacket for Chilika Lake Boat Rides.Your safety is in your hand and do not overload.
*Boat ride in Chilika for watching Dolphin & flocks of Birds like Rudy Shelduck ( Looks similar to duck)
*Visit Kalijai Temple through Boat.
* Next day plan an early morning Boat Ride in Manglajodi for Bird Watching.
*Post Bird watching one can visit Pipul Odi Art Museum and Resort near Odi Square.
Since last decade Odisha is exploring potential tourism destinations bestowed with nature and natural resources and improved the infrastructure to promote ecotourism. One can book tented accommodations or beautiful cottages from the website https://www.ecotourodisha.com and plan their stay. Budget hotels are limited and not so appealing as compared to accommodation available in ecotouridisha website. If one prefers luxury, then Swosti Hotels would be an ideal choice.
