Peak Season
Gahirmatha in February
Odisha, India
February is THE month β the beach literally turns black with nesting turtles
Why February scores 5/5
Weather
Peak β mass nesting at maximum
Roads & Access
self drive: Hard β last section requires 4x4. road condition: Good to Rajnagar, rough tracks after. public transport: Buses to Rajnagar. Boat/jeep to Gahirmatha.. from nearest city: Bhadrak 80km (2.5h), Bhubaneswar 180km (5h). last km difficulty: hard
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 1/5. note: NO medical near Gahirmatha. Nearest hospital Bhadrak 80km. Carry comprehensive first-aid.. ambulance: 108 (unreliable). nearest hospital: PHC Rajnagar 30km (very basic)
Network
JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL only and patchy. Effectively no signal at beach. Download offline maps.
Kids
Not ideal for kids β Unique wildlife spectacle for older teens
Elevation
1m β Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- βTravelers with basic fitness
- βwildlife-photographers
- βnature-lovers
Who should think twice
- βThose with mobility issues
- βcrowd-averse
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak β Arribada mass nesting begins |
| Februaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak β mass nesting at maximum |
| March | 5/5 | Peak β hatchlings emerging |
| April | 3/5 | April catches the tail end β last hatchlings make their dash to the Bay ofβ¦ |
| May | 1/5 | Off-season |
| June | 1/5 | Off-season |
| July | 1/5 | Off-season |
| August | 1/5 | Off-season |
| September | 1/5 | Off-season |
| October | 2/5 | Pre-season |
| November | 4/5 | November sees the first arrivals β the greatest wildlife show on Earth isβ¦ |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season building |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhadrak 80km (2.5h), Bhubaneswar 180km (5h). Roads: Good to Rajnagar, rough tracks after. Self-drive: Hard β last section requires 4x4. Public transport: Buses to Rajnagar. Boat/jeep to Gahirmatha.. Last stretch: hard
Elevation
1m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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