Bhitarkanika is a national park located on the eastern coast of the Bay of Bengal. It covers an area of 650 square kilometers in Kendrapara district. Bhitarkanika consists of Bhitarkanika National Park, Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, and Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. The second largest mangrove forest in the country, it was designated a sanctuary in 1975 to protect estuarine crocodiles and turtles in their rare mangrove habitat.
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park are renowned as India’s “Mini-Amazon”. It is our country’s second biggest mangrove habitat, after the Sundarbans, and is located on the Bay of Bengal coast. Dangamal Nature Camp, Habalikhati, and Gupti Nature Camps are all located inside Bhitarkanika and provide beautiful lodgings as well as a variety of food and specialties. The waterways of Bhitarkanika have the world’s biggest concentration of saltwater crocodiles. Crocodiles, spotted deer, wild pigs, and thousands of colorful birds, including winter migration from Central Asia and Europe, are frequently spotted here.
The sanctuary also houses water monitor lizards and king cobras. The estuarine soil of the Bhitarakanika sanctuary contains approximately 62 different kinds of mangroves. Mangrove trees naturally grow in submerged salty tidal forest areas. The mangrove forest is a popular habitat for shrimp and prawns, which are commercially produced in these areas.
Famous for:
- Estuarine Crocodiles
- Migratory birds
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtles
- Virgin stretching beaches
- Lush green mangroves
- Wildlife Sanctuary
- Water sport
- Jungle cottages
- Marine Life
- Nature`s trails
- Never-ending Creeks
- Forest Stay / Jungle Accommodation
Dangamal Nature Camp
- It is located inside the Bhitarkanika National Park.
- Guests can reach Dangamal by boat from Gupti and Khola or they can also reach by road via Rajnagar and Khola entry points.
- From here you can visit the Dangamal Museum.
- Boat library for Children at Dangamal to study numerous subjects
- It has 5 types of rooms,
- Bani Bhawan – Four bedded 2 Room(Non- AC)
- Hental House – Three Bedded 1 Room (Non-AC)
- Sundari Bhawan- Double Bedded 3 Rooms (AC)
- Heron House- Double Bedded 8 Rooms (AC)
- Cheetal Cottage – Double Bedded 2 Rooms (AC)
- All the rooms have modern facilities and are designed in a unique style.
Habalikhati Nature Camp
- This nature camp is a beach resort
- It is located on the beach inside the Bhitarkanika National Park.
- From here visitors can see hundreds of Dolphins marching in the sea.
- On the turtle hatching time, Olive riddle turtles came here to lay their eggs.
- Guests can reach here by boat from Gupti.
- All the luxurious rooms are sea-facing and have modern amenities.
- This nature camp has 4 types of rooms.
- Tent – Double Bedded 4 Rooms (Non-AC)
- Habli Bhawan- Four bedded 1 Room(Non- AC)
- Habali Bhaban Type 2- Four bedded 1 Room(Non- AC)
- Dolphin House – Double Bedded 4 Rooms (Non-AC)
Gupti Nature Camp
- This nature camp is located on the banks of the Patasala River, inside the forest of Bhitarkanika National Park.
- It is the entry point of the National Park.
- This nature camp has 6 rooms with all the modern facilities and is designed in a unique style.
Facilities:
Room – 32 Rooms
Dining hall
Toilet & Bathroom
Parking Place
Local Odia Foods
Things to do:
- Boating
- Forest Trekking
- Crocodile Watch
- Dolphin Watch
- Olive Riddle turtles watch (When the turtles came to Odisha for hatching)
- Visit to Dangamal Museum
- Animal Sightseeing
- Birding
- Nature Photography
- Star Gazing
Highlights
- Responsible Tourism
- Sustainable Tourism
- Village Tourism
- Rural Tourism
- Countryside Tourism
- Offbeat Tourism
- Vocal For Local Tourism
- Agro Tourism
- Community Tourism
- Experience Tours
- Engage With Local Communities
- Nature Tours
- Forest Stay / Jungle Accommodation
Tourist Facilities, Transportation, Tourist Attractions, How to Reach, Accessibility
Ideal Time to visit
The ideal time to visit Bhitarkanika Nature Camps is from November to February, during the winter season..
Opening Time
Bhitarkanika Nature Camps’s opening time is Monday to Sunday 8.30 am to Evening 6 pm
Closest Bus Stand
The park is easily accessible by road, and regular bus services are available from major cities in Odisha. You can also get to the park by hiring a taxi or driving yourself.
Closest Railway Station and Distance
The nearest railway station is Bhadrak, which is about 70 kilometers from the park. To get to the park, take a taxi or bus from the station.
Closest Airport & Distance
The Closest airport to Bhitarkanika National Park is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, about 140 kilometers away. From there, you can take a taxi or a bus to the park.
