Satapada Chilika Lake, Dolphin Point, Puri

Satapada is located on the southeast side of the Chilika lagoon and is 50 km distannce from Puri. It is the largest brackish water in Asia. Satapada Chilika covers an area of 1165 sq. Km over the district of Puri, Khorda and Ganjam. Chilika is home to more than a hundred species of fish and Irrawaddy dolphins. Chilika Satapada has the second largest congregation of migratory birds in the world after Lake Victoria in Africa. In Winter the migratory birds come from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, the Aral Sea and other parts of Russia, Kirghiz Steppes of Mongolia, Central& South-East-Asia, Ladakh and the Himalayas. The place is very beautiful and attractive to visitors and touristy. 

Satapada has boating point, Dolphin Zone, Chilka Ecopark, Satapada Dolphin Center facility for tourists. There are many small and big hotels, Resort, Eco Camp, Desi Dhaba near Chilika lake for tourists. Fishing, bird watching and boating in the lake are major attractions for tourists in winter. Satapada Chilika lake is the best tourist places in Puri, Odisha.

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Nearest Bus Stop

The nearest Bus stop is at Brahmagiri , Which is around 28 KM distance from Satapada Lake Tower

Nearest Railway Station

The nearest Railway Station is at Puri, Which is around 50 KM distance from Satapada Dolphin Center

Nearest Airport

The nearest Airport is at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, Which is around 104 KM distance from Irrawadi Dolphin Sighting Place

Best Time to visit

The best time to visit Satapada Chilika boating point is at all times of the year

Open time

Satapada Chilika Lake Monday to Sunday 24 hours open