Birds’ Island Chilika : Odisha

Let Oriole Holiday Eco Tourism in India Help you to create the best memories on Bird’s Island. Chilika is famous as Bird Sanctuary in the World. Birds’ Island is situated in the southern sector of Chilika and is a perfect destination for ornithologists. Many different birds migrate here from different parts of the world during the winter season. The main attraction of Bird’s Island is the Dinosaur Statue and the rare type of beautiful white rocks. The best time to visit this place is in winter. One can trek on the rocks to the top of the island and enjoy a panoramic view of the Lake and surrounding area.

Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and second largest coastal lagoon in the world, spread over the Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 square kilometres.

Chilika Lake can be visited year-round however the time from November to February is the best time to visit Chilika Lake.

It takes 40 minutes to travel from Balugaon Ghat to Kalijai Temple Chilika. Approximate driving distance between Balugaon Ghat to Kalijai Temple Chilika Distance is 34 kms.

Chilika Lake is the largest internal salt water lake in Asia, it is a paradise on earth for bird watchers and nature lovers. The pear-shaped lake is dotted with a few small islands and has fisheries and salt pans around its shore. The Chilika Lake also houses the most accommodating ecosystems in the world, which means that a wide assortment of flora and fauna can be spotted here. The lake offers a flamboyant display of a myriad of avian charms in all diverse hues and colors, ranging from the white-bellied sea eagles to flamingos, and from golden plovers to sandpiper.

Along with the vibrant variety of birds: both native and migratory one, the enthralling lake also offers scenic views of sunrise and sunset and a host of other options to choose from. Attractions such as the Bird Island, Breakfast Island and Honeymoon Island are also frequented by tourists who visit the Chilika Lake. The lake also boasts of being one of the only two sites in the world where the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted.