Chilika lake

Chilika lake is the Asia’s largest Brackish water Lake. Studded with small islands that include the Honeymoon Island and Breakfast Island, Chilka Lake is alienated from the Bay of Bengal by a sandy ridge. The pear-shaped Chilka Lake stretches across 1,100 sq km.

Other than migratory bird watching Chilika is famous for boating, fishing and popular picnic spot for locals residing around Chilika. Another major attraction at Chilika is Irrawaddy dolphins.

There are three main places where tourist can also visit such as Satapada, Barakul and Rambha. Satapada is on the northern side of Chilika Lake. The main attraction at Satapada is its Chilika boating and Dolphin watch. there is a place known as Brahmagiri where Many devotees visit this temple during Anasara period. Barakul, this place is an entry point to visit ( by boat ) Kalijai temple and Nalabana for bird watching. Rambha is the southmost point of Chilika lake with all tourist facilities. This area is famous for local non-veg food, boating, lighthouse and Dinosaur Island. Other than migratory bird watching Chilika is famous for boating, fishing and popular picnic spot for locals residing around Chilika.

Weather: Summer 26°C to 30°C Winter 17°C to 22°C

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