Nalabana Bird Sanctuary : Odisha
Chilika Lake is considered the largest lagoon in India. The Nalabana bird sanctuary is located on Nalabana Island in the Chilika lagoon area in Odisha. Nalabana Bird Sanctuary Island is a natural gift for birds with amazing views of different types of birds and nature. It is a great place for wild photography/bird lovers. The distance between Puri to Chilika is 37km. Contact Oriole Holiday travel agency in india for visiting Nalabana Island.
The island can be explored by boats, provided by Odisha Tourism, especially during heavy rains. The best time to visit this place is between October and June.
Kalijai Temple to Nalabana Island distance only 19km. In that case you first go to Puri. You need 1st half of a day to explore chilka from Puri and need to start for chilka in the morning as early as possible(for a luck try to meet dolphins). It will take 2 hrs. to reach. Puri to Nalabana distance 116km Motor Boat ride will be for 3-4 hrs.
Nalabana Island is a significant location within India’s Chilika Lake, which is the largest coastal lagoon in the country and the second largest in the world. This island forms part of the Chilika Bird Sanctuary, which is renowned for its biodiversity, especially as a haven for migratory birds. The lake itself is located in the state of Odisha and is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.
Nalabana Island is crucial for the large number of birds it hosts, particularly during the winter months when thousands of migratory birds flock to the area. It’s a vital breeding ground for numerous species, making it an essential ecological site within India. The Chilika Lake and its islands, including Nalabana, are protected under various conservation efforts to preserve their unique natural habitats and biodiversity.
