Most famous for the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles, the Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is established in the vicinity of the Bay of Bengal. The Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary is proud owner of many kinds of marine vegetation and trees such as the thespian, casuarinas, sundari, and grass like the indigo bush. Situated just 100 kilometers from Cuttak, it is a place to visit to get the view of the marine and wild simultaneously. The real beauty of this sanctuary is its population of crocodiles.
Bhitarkanika Sanctuary – Introduction
Situated near the estuarine region of Brahmani- Baitarani coastline of Orissa, the Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is a picturesque place to visit for the nature lovers. The wildlife lovers spend the best time of their life here. It covers an area of just 145 square kilometers, still has a great variety of wildlife. The Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is a salt tolerant, highly complex and dynamic ecosystem occurring in the tropical and sub-tropical inter-tidal regions. Giant salt water crocodiles and a variety of many other wildlife find this place as their natural habitat.
Wildlife in Bhitarkanika Sanctuary
The Bhitarkanika Sanctuary shows a great variety of flora and fauna. The major flora found in Bhitarkanika Sanctuary includes Teak, hair, Bamboo, Salaia, Bel, Terminenalia Hiwar, Tendu, Casia, Zizphus, KAuriculata, Helicteres, Dhawda, Sal, Babul, Bija, species, Palas, etc.
The fauna in Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is also quite remarkable. The most famous species found here is the deer, celebrated for their curved antlers. The most commonly found species include Leopard, Samber, Sloth Bear, Wildbore, Four-horned antelope, Jungle Fowl, Barking deer, Wild Dog, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Blue Bull, Hyaena, Bear, Crocodile, etc.
Bhitarkanika Sanctuary- Tourist Information
Best Time to visit : The best Time to visit Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is from the month of October to the month of May. The climate during this period remains predictable and comfortable.
Climate : The climate in Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is wet due to the proximity of the Bay of Bengal. It receives quite a bit of rainfall during the monsoons, which ranges form mid-June to September.
Getting There :
By Air : The nearest airport to Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is the Bhubaneswar airport which is at a distance of only 190 kilometers.
Rail : The nearest railway station is the Bhadrak Railway Junction. It is located some 77 kilometers from Bhitarkanika Sanctuary.
Road : The Bhitarkanika Sanctuary is well connected to major cities of Orissa such as Bhubaneshwar, Bhawanipatna, Nowrangpur, Bhawanipatna and many more.
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