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Chilika Lake/Lagoon- Odisha
Chilika is Asia's largest and world's second largest lagoon.
It lies on the east coast of India in the state of Odisha, separated from the mighty Bay of Bengal by a small strip of sand.
Chilika is Asia's largest and world's second largest lagoon.
It lies on the east coast of India in the state of Odisha, separated from the mighty Bay of Bengal by a small strip of sand.
Chilika Lake/Lagoon
It spreads over Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha 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 kilometers.
It spreads over Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha 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 kilometers.
Chilika Lake/Lagoon
It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent and is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals
In 1981, It was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention
It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent and is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals
In 1981, It was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention
Chilika Lake/Lagoon
Major attraction at Chilika is Irrawady dolphins which are often spotted off Satpada Island.
The large Nalabana Island (Forest of Reeds) covering about 16 sq km in the lagoon area was declared a bird sanctuary in 1987.
Major attraction at Chilika is Irrawady dolphins which are often spotted off Satpada Island.
The large Nalabana Island (Forest of Reeds) covering about 16 sq km in the lagoon area was declared a bird sanctuary in 1987.
Chilika Lake/Lagoon
Kalijai Temple - Located on an island in the Chilika Lake.
The lagoon is also home to 14 types of raptors. Around 152 rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphins have also been reported. Plus, the lagoon supports about 37 species of reptiles and amphibians.
Kalijai Temple - Located on an island in the Chilika Lake.
The lagoon is also home to 14 types of raptors. Around 152 rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphins have also been reported. Plus, the lagoon supports about 37 species of reptiles and amphibians.
My suggestion -
If u wanna visit Odisha then visit in October- january winter season cos other seasons are hot and humid and u cant resist the sweat and heat :)
If u wanna visit Odisha then visit in October- january winter season cos other seasons are hot and humid and u cant resist the sweat and heat :)
