Chilika lake
:
Lakes
in Orissa are world famous for the bio-diversity and breathtaking beauty
that even leaves the seasoned tourist mesmerized. Spread over 1,100 sq
km of clean blue water, evergreen hillocks tours to Chilika Lake, the
largest inland brackish water lake in Asia, is an adventure you wouldn't
want to end or for that matter, forget in a hurry.
Easily accessible by air from
Bhubaneswar (100 km), road and rail, October to June is the best time
for tours to Chilika Lake to get a glimpse of the stunning variety of
avian, aquatic, reptilian and animal life that is typical of the Chilika
Lake region in Orissa.
While the journeys on boat and train
from Balugaon, Barkul, Rambha and Satpada are unforgettable for
the raw energy of the Chilika Lake landscapes, you can also indulge in
fishing, bird watching, boating and cruises that are popular ways
to explore the islands on the Chilika Lake and its natural beauty.
The Chilika Lake rich in mackerel,
prawn and crabs and is also a paradise for bird watchers as it is
the winter sanctuary for many migratory birds (osprey, herons, cranes
and flamingoes) besides the local and indigenous species. You too can go
on a birding tour of the Chilika Lake Bird Sanctuary on
your tour to Chilika with Tourism of Orissa packages.
The islands of Chilika are best toured
on a cruise in the Chilika Lake. The Kalijai Island is a place of
religious importance for its temple devoted to the worship of Goddess
Kalijai and a must visit is the fair held in the island during the
festival season of Makar Sankranti.
The Nalabana Island in Chilika
is the chief bird watching region for its bird sanctuary and covers vast
portion of the Chilika Lake. Here, migratory birds are the
biggest draw that seek asylum during the harsh winter season back in
Siberia and Iran. The Satpara Island is popular as a
dolphin-spotting site in Chilika Lake, Orissa.
Ansupa Lake :
The Ansupa Lake in Banki, 70 km from
Cuttack, is another refuge for the migratory birds in the winter season.
A fresh water lake located amidst the Saranda Hills and surrounded by
bamboo bushes and mango groves, boating and
