Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary Experience – Exploring Mangrove Forests in Odisha

by Holxo Travel Specialist

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is a mangrove forest in eastern edge of Odisha, renowned for its offbeat stays in the heart of mangrove forests, Marsh Crocodiles, Kingfishers and wide ranging other bird species.

Where is Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary

map-bhitarnika — Nearest Airport and Major Railhead is 170 kms from Bhubaneshwar (5 hours drive).

Arrival – You arrive in a Boat

Boat-ride-in-Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary — The entry to the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary is via a short boat ride giving you the first glimpse of the mangrove forest.

Stay options

FRH-Stay-in-Bhitarkanika — Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary has offbeat eco-resorts that offer simple stay in heart of the reserve forest. Forest Rest House (FRH) is the best stay here.

Arrival at the FRH

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary — FRH stay requires 1 km walk from the jetty point.

Inside FRH

Black-Rumped-Flameback — FRH is a haven for bird watchers. We sighted 6 varieties of Woodpeckers inside the resort- this one is a Black Rumped Flameback.

Meals in FRH

Meal-at-Bhitarkanika-FRH — Delicious meals are served in the forest canteen.

Boat Safari

Black-Capped-Kingfisher — In the evening we undertook a boat safari where we sighted many Kingfishers and even, Crocodiles. This one is a Black Capped Kingfisher.

Marsh-Crocodiles-in-Bhitarkanika — Marsh Crocodiles in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary

Early Morning

Foggy-Mornings-on-a-Boat-ride — Next day morning we started on a foggy morning boat safari.

Brown-Winged-Kingfisher — We still saw the prized bird of the area, Brown Winged Kingfisher.

What Else

Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary Mangrove Forests — We also did some walking in Mangrove Forests and photographed some Mud-skippers and Red crabs.

Red-Crab — We also did some walking in Mangrove Forests and photographed some Mud-skippers and Red crabs.

Museum-in-Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary — There is also a museum inside FRH that we visited.

Departure

Countryside-Enroute Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary — Departure was again via a boat ride. The drive back to Bhubaneshwar we passed some superb countryside areas.

Travel Ideas for Bhitarkanika National Park

Bhitarkanika National Park is a popular 1 or 2 night extension to an East India Explorer itinerary ex- Bhubaneshwar, recommended for bird watchers, offbeat travellers and those interested in eco-tourism. Email us on [email protected] for a personalised itinerary of East India including Bhitarkanika.

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