Maluda Island is a small hill inside Chilika Lake. The migratory birds come here from Siberia, Manasarovar, and the Himalayas during the rainy season. The place is very beautiful and attractive to visitors. The island is surrounded by Chilika Lake and the Bay of Bengal on its two sides. The place is approached from Puri via Brahmagiri. Maluda and Parikud Island are the best tourist places in Puri, Odisha.
- Primarily inhabited by fishermen and agricultural communities.
- Surrounded by brackish water, coconut trees, and mangrove swamps.
- Traditional villages with a peaceful, eco-friendly lifestyle.
- Acts as a stopover for boats travelling between Satapada and other Chilika regions.
- Reached via boat from Satapada or through ferry from the mainland near Barkul or Rambha.
- The Boats and ferries operate regularly, especially during fair weather.
- Ferry or boat services connect Parikud to Satapada and other parts of the Chilika Lake region.
- Some areas are accessible by narrow roadways and bridges from the mainland near Janhikuda (across the Chilika mouth).
- Both islands offer eco-tourism, birdwatching, and rural tourism experiences.
