Chilika – Bhitarkanika – Similipal Package

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport transfer to the hotel. Later if time permits, enjoy half day sightseeing of the Tribal Research Museum and the historic 1st-century BCE Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Morning drive to Mangalajodi on the northern edge of Chilika Lake, recognized globally as a paradise for migratory birds. Board wooden country boats steered by reformed poachers-turned-conservationists for close-up wildlife photography of thousands of migratory waterfowl, whistling ducks, purple moorhens, and egrets. Return to Bhubaneswar for overnight stay.

Morning drive to Bhitarkanika. Arrive at Khola jetty and embark on a scenic 45-minute boat cruise into the core mangrove sanctuary to Dangamal. Check in to the forest lodge / nature camp. After lunch take a boat ride to the jetty, trek through the dense forest trails to visit the ancient Shiva Temple, the historic Shikarkothi hunting tower of the King of Kanika, and the meadow watchtower for wild boar, spotted deer, and monitor lizards. Return by boat for dinner & overnight stay at Dangamal.

Early morning (6:30 AM) boat cruise to the bird sanctuary jetty and trek (20 mins) to the watchtower overlooking the breathtaking heronry of Bagagahan, teeming with open-billed storks, darters, and ibises. Return for breakfast, then set out on an extensive 4-hour river cruise through mangrove creeks basking with giant saltwater crocodiles. Lunch at pristine Habilikhati. Walk along the virgin sandy beach (4 km) to Ekakula, the scenic convergence where four rivers meet the Bay of Bengal. Dinner & overnight stay at Habilikhati / Dangamal.

Morning boat cruise to Jayanagar exit jetty. Board your vehicle and drive north through Mayurbhanj district to Baripada / Lulung near the entrance of Similipal Biosphere Reserve. Check in to the resort / forest cottage. Evening enjoy the natural serenity and sounds of the forest. Overnight stay.

Morning thrilling 4x4 open jungle jeep safari into core Similipal. Witness the majestic Joranda Waterfall (India's 19th highest single straight drop plunge fall) from the forest watchtower. Next visit the awe-inspiring Barehipani Waterfall (Odisha's highest and India's 2nd highest waterfall, tumbling 1,309 feet in two spectacular drops). Explore Barehipani and Haldia villages to see eco-friendly sal leaf plate crafting. Check in to the jungle lodge at Ramtirtha (Jashipur) and visit the Mugger Crocodile Research Centre and wildlife interpretation museum. Overnight stay at Jungle Lodge.

Morning leisurely breakfast amidst nature before scenic return drive back to Bhubaneswar. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure or shopping at local handicraft emporiums. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Morning transfer to Bhubaneswar airport / railway station for onward journey with unforgettable memories of Odisha’s pristine wilderness.