Bhubaneswar Trip Overview
The 3 days tour include visit to Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest the world’s largest and most relevant nesting ground for the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles. Bhitarkanika is home to over 55 species of mangroves, 170 species of birds and a large population of saltwater crocodiles, hawks-bill and leather-back turtles, Bibron’s soft shelled turtle, endangered king cobra and the Indian rock python. Accommodation with all meals, transport by private car, guide and boat safari are well included in this tour.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Bhubaneswar, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The 3 days tour include visit to Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest the world’s largest and most relevant nesting ground for the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles. Bhitarkanika is home to over 55 species of mangroves, 170 species of birds and a large population of saltwater crocodiles, hawks-bill and leather-back turtles, Bibron’s soft shelled turtle, endangered king cobra and the Indian rock python. Accommodation with all meals, transport by private car, guide and boat safari are well included in this tour.
Itinerary
Day 1: Bhubaneswar – Bhitarakanika National Park
Stop At: Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhitarkanika National Park 754225 India
Pick up from your Bubaneshwar hotel or airport and drive to Bhitarakanika, check in at hotel. On the way, both side of the road you will find magnificent scenery & typical Villages. On arrival check in at the resort.
Bhitarkanika is an adventurist’s paradise and a breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. The second largest mangrove forest of the country, it was declared a sanctuary in 1975, in order to protect the estuarine crocodile and the turtles in their rare mangrove habitat. Other residents of the sanctuary include water monitor lizards and king cobras.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.
Day 2: Bhitarakanika National Park
Stop At: Bhitarkanika National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park, Kendrapara District, Odisha
After breakfast ready to explore the land of crocodiles in their own Mangrove habitat. Full day boat safari to Mangrove forest, enjoy the serpentine creeks, watch out for birds, particularly different varieties of Kingfisher. Keep looking for estuarine crocodiles basking in the sun. Also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary, climb to watch tower, look for Pelican & different varieties of Storks. Visit Crocodile museum at Dangamal.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.
Day 3: Bhitarakanika National Park – Bhubaneswar
Pass By: Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, Khurda District, Odisha
Breakfast at hotel drive to Bhubaneswar and drop off to Airport or at your hotel.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
