Highlights of Odisha Wildlife Tour

Odisha is an Eastern Indian state and very rich in wildlife. This trip can also be called as Odisha Wildlife Tour. During this Western Indian Wildlife tour, a tourist can see crocodile breeding farm, Royal Bengal Tiger and waterfalls in Simlipal National Park.

In Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, wildlife enthusiasts will be Gaur, Sambhar, birds and various reptiles. The major attraction of this Indian Wildlife Travel is Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and the beaches at Gahirmatha as here one will see Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting Site.

Gahirmatha is the best place to see Olive Ridley Turtles in India. Sometimes, we see dolphins in the sea near to Ekkakula Island located in the Bay of Bengal. Apart from this, Chilika Lake is a great site to see many birds as it is spread in 1100 SQ KMS area and is the largest slat lake in Asia.

Itinerary Details

Day 01

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Delhi–Bhubaneshwar
Fly from Delhi to Bhubaneshwar. Upon arrival, assistance and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02

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Bhubaneshwar–Bhitarkanika
After breakfast drive to Dangmal and check-in. In the afternoon enjoy watching the mangrove forest with estuarine crocodiles, deers and avian species. Stay at Forest cottage.
Day 03

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Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast take the boat cruise in creeks to explore more species of birds and reptiles. Also trek inside the mangrove forest and from the watchtower see more species in their natural habitat.
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Bhitarkanika-Bhubaneshwar
Spend the morning at Bhitarkanika. After having lunch, proceed to Bhubaneshwar en-route visiting Buddhist archaeological excavation sites at Lalitgiri. Spend the night at the hotel in Bhubaneshwar.
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Bhubaneshwar–Mangalajodi
Early morning visit Ekamra Kanan to see different varieties of birds. Back to the hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast, drive to Mangalajodi in Chilika Lake to have lunch and birding by country boat. Overnight at Eco Cottage.
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Mangalajodi (Chilika Lake)
Full day visit to see various species of water birds by country boat. Spend the night in Eco-cottage.
Day 07

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Mangajajodi–Bhubaneshwar-Delhi
In the morning, again visit Mangalajodi for birding. Later in the afternoon, transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport to board the flight to Delhi. The tour ends.