“Bhitarkanika National Park” – The Second Largest Mangrove Ecosystem of the Country India

Bhitarkanika National Park is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in India, it is designated as national park in the year 1998 on 16 September, and also it’s become a Ramsar site on 19 August 2002. This beautiful National park is the home of many kinds of animals, reptiles and plants, such as  Saltwater crocodile, Indian python, King cobra, black ibis, darters and many more also its the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India. It’s an amazing tourist destination where tourist can enjoy a lot with their friends and family.

Geographical Situation of Bhitarkanika National Park

This beautiful national park is located in Kendrapara district of the Indian state Odisha. Bhitarkanika National Park is spreads over 672 km2 (259 sq mi) and is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. Another important part of this park is Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary those located to the east.The swamp region cover with canopy of mangroves separates Bhitarkanika National Parkfrom the Bay of Bengal. The geographical structure and climate of this place make it an amazingly suitable place for the plants and animals those are living here.

Attractions and Tourism in Bhitarkanika National Park

Here at this park many attractions are present for tourists or visitors, mostly the animals and plants of this place such as giant Salt Water Crocodile,  reptiles like the Water Monitor Lizard and the King Cobra, Spotted deer and wild boars. Along with the dense mangrove forest, estuarine ecosystem and climate are the major attractions for tourist at this place. Due to this every year thousands of tourist come to visit Bhitarkanika National Park stay here and enjoy the beauty of nature. Tourist gets boat riding and experience of watching different verities of plants, animals and birds here.

Now Odisha Tourism and Tour and Travel providers of Odisha focuses on developing tourism at this place, so many types of good facilities such as good accommodation facility, food and guidance are available here. So book your Bhitarkanika National Park package and enjoy the fun.

The best time of the year to go to the Bhitarkanika parkland is between the months of November to could.

How to reach Bhitarkanika National Park

By Air: Nearest airdrome is Bhubaneswar airdrome, regarding a hundred and sixty km from the Bhitarkanika parkland. Bhubaneswar airdrome is well connected by road network to Bhitarkanika parkland.

By Rail: Nearest terminus is Bhadrak terminus, regarding seventy kilometre from the Bhitarkanika parkland. Bhadrak terminus is well connected by road network to Bhitarkanika parkland.

By Road: Bhitarkanika parkland is well connected to Major Cities and Places by road network. There square measure variety of state and in camera operated vehicles that visit Bhitarkanika parkland at frequent intervals.

Nearby places to visit

Bhitarkanika National Park
gahirmatha-beach Gahirmatha Beach
Mangrove-bhitarakanika Mangrove Bhitarakanika