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Bhitarkanika Wild Life Santuary

Description:

Bhitarkanika, at a distance of 130 km from Bhubaneswar- the capital of Orissa, is a nature's treasure trove. The sea, sand, creeks, wildlife and scenic beauty of Bhitarakanika make it the most sought after ecological destination. Spread over an area of 650 sq. km with a forest cover of 380 sq. km including 115.50 sq. km of mangrove forest, Bhitarakanika is widely acclaimed for its rich bio-diversity. It is one of the rare swamps with a compact mangrove ecosystem in India, next only to Sunderban in West Bengal.

Thick forests where the sunlight can hardly reach the forest floor, estuarine swamps with over sixty varieties of mangrove plants, isolated beaches, variety of wildlife, giant turtles, ferocious crocodiles add to the trill of Bhitarkanika. There is adventure awaiting you at each step in these forests.

Don't Forget to see at Bhitarkanika:

1. Largest salt water crocodiles in the world
2. Olive Ridley Turtles laying eggs at Gahirmatha beach
3. Rare and endangered White Crocodiles
4. Rare white crocodil named 'Gori'

Brief description: Best Wild Life Santuary in Odisha. Best season to visit - October to June

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Website: www.bhitarkanika.org/