Bhitarkanika Tour Packages

A visit to Bhitarkanika National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a splendid experience as you can witness the diverse wildlife and vegetation here. It is a kinship with nature which will be with you throughout your life. So get ready to experience the best of Bhitarkanika and its beauty by availing the best Bhitarkanika tour packages.

Places To Visit

Gahirmatha National Park

Gahirmatha is a marine wildlife sanctuary in Odisha located to the eastern border of Bhitarkanika National Park. It is the largest nesting ground of Olive Ridley Turtles. This place is a very popular tourist attraction because of the large stretch of golden sandy beach, the pristine clear waters of the Bay of Bengal and the numerous turtles that can be found lying on the beach at the time of their nesting season.

Shiva Temple

The 7th century temple of Lord Shiva known as Lingaraja is a sight to behold in the lush green forests of Bhitarkanika. The temple is carved and sculpted with stories of Lord Shiva that leaves us in awe for the creativity of the century-old artisans. This temple is actively visited by pilgrims from all over India.

Kanika King Palace

Kanika Palace is a massive cream coloured structure constructed for King Rajendra Narayan Bhanjadeo. It is situated on a 4 acre land and is around 75 feet tall. It is lined with two rivers one in front and the other at a distance on the side. The walls of the palace are adorned with stained glasses from Belgium. It is known for its elegant wooden staircases the century od oriental furniture and stencil paintings.

Silted Lotus Pond

This pond lies in the Bhitarkanika National park itself and is adorned with beautiful lotus flowers of every possible color in the months of monsoon. This is one of the few ponds where animal sightings are most frequent. This is a beautiful and peaceful place to take in the multicolored flora with the deep green backdrop of a forest and store it in your memory forever.

Meadow Tower

Bhitarkanika was in the past a hunting ground for the Zamindar family and the royals living in the region. There are multiple towers constructed by them to have a vantage point of the animals around. One such point is the Meadow tower which is surrounded by a small stretch of grassland. This tower is a popular monument as it offers an alluring view of the surrounding landscape.

Best Time To Visit

Summer

There is a growth in international tourism during the months of summer at Bhitarkanika. The wildlife can be sighted in the early mornings and late evenings in the months of summer from March to June. This season is the best to visit if you want to witness the mangrove in its full bloom. Just avail the best Bhitarkanika package and you’re all set to go.

Monsoon

Monsoon in Bhitarkanika occurs during June to October. The rainy season usually witnesses a heavy rainfall, wet and moist climate and little sunlight. If you want to know why Bhitarkanika is called the little Amazon, you should visit the sanctuary in this season.

Winter

The best time to travel to Bhitarkanika would be during the months of winter from October to March. The climate is pleasant and cool with a little less moisture in the air than usual. The best sightings of all the various birds and animals in the place occur in winter. The abundant growth of flora and fauna happens during this season too.

How To Reach

By Air

The nearest airport to the national park is Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneshwar. This airport is well connected to all major cities in India and around the world. The Bhitarkanika National Park is at a distance of around 160 km from the airport. It takes approximately 3 hours to travel from the Biju Patnaik Airport to the park for the Bhitarkanika National Park tour.

By Train

The nearest railway station to Bhitarkanika National Park is Bhadrak. It is well connected to all major cities by Express trains going to Howrah. Another station near Bhitarkanika National Park is Furkating Railway Station. It takes around 3 hours to reach Bhitarkanika National Park from Furkating while it takes 45 minutes from Bhadrak.

By Road

Baramunda is the nearest option if you plan to travel by bus. Private bus services are available at this station and it takes around 4 hours to reach Bhitarkanika National Park from Baramunda. Other options are Balasore, Cuttack, Kalkotta etc. all of these places are well connected by road from all major cities in India.