Chilka Lake
Nestled in the heart of Orissa is Asia's largest inland salt-water lake, the Chilka Lake. Spreading over1, 100 square kilometer, the lake is dotted with small emerald green islands like the Honeymoon and the Breakfast islands. This brackish water lake has unique ecosystem and is also a sanctuary with rich variety of flora and fauna. Destination India Tourism offers to take you to this beautiful lake in Orissa, India with its online tour booking.
This coastal lake on the south of river Mahanadi is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sandy ridge. The lake provides livelihood to thousands of fisherman as it has a large variety of fish population. Chilka Lake also has an impressive avian population both native and migratory e.g. the flamingoes, Siberian crane etc. and is a delightful spot for bird watching.
Serene, calm and peaceful, Chilka Lake is an enchanting and picturesque place surrounded by hills on the one side and blue lake on the other. Hundreds of boats searching for mackerel and prawn can be seen sailing on this pear shaped lake.
There is a temple of goddess Kalijai that is visited by both tourists and pilgrims. Pilgrims also attend the Makar Mela held in the month of January. A perfect holiday spot Chilka should always be a part of your holiday travel.
Places to see around the Chilka Lake:
Nirmala Jhar
Banpur
Narayani
Jagannath temple
Birds Island
Kalijai temple
Satpada
Parikaund Malud
When to visit Chilka Lake:
Best time to visit Chilka Lake is from October to April when the weather is pleasant and you can see migratory birds.
How to Reach:
By Air:
Nearest airport is at Bhubaneshwar.
By Rail:
Nearest railway stations are at Rambha and Balugaon, which are well connected to other parts of the country through the rail network. From Rambha and Balugaon you can take to the road network to reach Chilka Lake.
By Road:
Buses are easily available to reach Chilka Lake.
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