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Odisha Wildlife Circuit.

From Asia's largest lagoon with Irrawaddy dolphins to India's 2nd largest mangrove with saltwater crocs to a UNESCO biosphere with melanistic tigers.

RoutesOdisha Wildlife Circuit
5d
moderate

Odisha Wildlife Circuit

From Asia's largest lagoon with Irrawaddy dolphins to India's 2nd largest mangrove with saltwater crocs to a UNESCO biosphere with melanistic tigers.

Best Months
NovDecJanFebMar
Stops
3 destinations

Highlights

Chilika dolphin boat rideNalabana Island birdingBhitarkanika mangrove safariGahirmatha turtle rookery (seasonal)Simlipal Barehipani FallsTiger spotting96 orchid species

Day by Day

Day-by-day enrichment is in progress for this route. In the meantime, see the destination list below — each stop has its own confidence card with logistics, stays, and food.

Route Map

Destinations on this route

  1. 1Chilika Lake
  2. 2Bhitarkanika
  3. 3Simlipal

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