Chilika Lake spreads over the Puri, Khordha, and Ganjam districts of the state of Odisha. Abundant in natural beauty, the lake is Asia’s largest freshwater lake, covering more than 1,100 square kilometers. Fishing, bird watching, and boating in the lake are major attractions for tourists in winter. It is a place of entertainment for various residential birds. Many types of birds migrate here from different parts of the world during the winter season. Barkul Chilika Lake is a tourist attraction near Bhubaneswar, Khordha.
The environment is calm and vibrant between the spread of blue water on one side and the green hills on the other. A large number of tourists come here to enjoy boating during winter. There are many small and big hotels, resorts, eco camps, and desi dhabas near Chilika Lake for tourists. There is an OTDC Water Sports Complex 2 km from Chilika Lake. Chilika Lake is the best picnic spot in Khordha District, Odisha. Another attraction of this place is the Maa Kalijai Temple, which is located on a small island in the Chilika Lake. Chilika is the best tourist destination for dolphins in the lake with its lake view and green nature.
Activities & Accommodation of Chilika Lake
- Boating Services: Operated by Odisha Tourism at Barkul, Satapada, and Rambha
- Boating and Ferry Rides
- Bird Watching (especially Mangalajodi and Nalabana)
- Photography
- Dolphin Spotting
- Island Hopping
- Local Cuisine – Chilika crab, prawns, and fish
- OTDC Panthanivas (at Barkul, Rambha, Satapada)
- Eco Cottages in Mangalajodi
- Budget hotels and guest houses near Balugaon, Satapada
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