The Chilika Lake Sanctuary is the largest brackish water lake sanctuary in Asia. Situated southeast of Puri, the famous temple city of India, the lake has got some tiny islands. The famous islands are Parikud, Malud, and Bird’s island. These islands serve as excellent home for the migratory birds. This is the reason Chilika Lake Sanctuary is also a bird sanctuary. Manu world famous birds come here during December to January.
Chilika Lake Sanctuary – Introduction
Spread over an area of over 1100 square kilometers, the Chilika Lake Sanctuary is a picturesque place to visit for the nature lovers. It provides some the splendid scenic beauties of the birds. The wildlife lovers spend the best time of their life here. The Chilika Lake Sanctuary is an ornithologist’s paradise. The great varieties of birds found here are never found anywhere else. Boating on the lake is a lifetime fun one can have. The several small island in the lake make it a great picnic spot.
Wildlife in Chilika Lake Sanctuary:
The Chilika Lake Sanctuary shows a great variety of flora and fauna. The major flora found in Chilika Lake Sanctuary includes Bel, Bija, Terminenalia, Helicteres, Hiwar, Tendu, Casia, Zizphus, Salaia, Kauriculata, Palas, Dhawda, Sal, Babul, species, , Teak, hair, Bamboo, etc.
The fauna in Chilika Lake Sanctuary is also quite remarkable. It is most famous for the birds. Apart from the birds, the most commonly found species include Wild Boar, Leopard, Jungle Fowl, Samber, Hyaena, Barking deer, Crocodile, Wild Dog, Chinkara, Wildbore, Four-horned antelope, Sloth Bear, Blue Bull, Bear, etc.
Chilika Lake Sanctuary- Tourist Information
Climate –
The climate in Chilika Lake 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.
Best time to visit -
The best Time to visit Chilika Lake Sanctuary is from the month of October to the month of March. The climate during this period remains predictable and comfortable.
Getting there -
By Air -
The nearest airport to Chilika Lake Sanctuary is the Bhubaneswar airport which is at a distance of only 65 kilometers.
By Rail -
The nearest railway station is the Balugaon Railway Junction. It is located some 37 kilometers from the Chilika Lake Sanctuary.
By Road -
The Chilika Lake Sanctuary is well connected to major cities of Orissa such as Bhuvaneswar, Bhawanipatna, Nowrangpur, Bhawanipatna and many more.
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