Located in the Kendarapa district of Odisha, Bhitarkanika National Park is the core area of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. Covering an area of 145 km sq., this place is dense mangrove forest with salt-tolerant trees. The marshy land and various big and small water streams provide the best habitat to crocodiles, lizards, and snakes.
Things to do: Go boat cruising, angling or beaching at the Pentha Sea Beach
Species to see: giant saltwater crocodiles, water monitor lizards, cobras, and other snakes
Opening/Closing times: 7 am – 5 pm
Where to stay: National Park Swiss Tents, Sand Pebbles Bhitarkanika Jungle Resorts, Empire Paradip
How to get there: The park is 3 hours drive away from the Bhubaneshwar airport.
