Wonderful biodiversity and fauna coupled with natural rolling landscape as well as mangrove dominated ecosystem, Bhitarkanika is a great place to be for both nature and wildlife enthusiasts. In fact, its diverse flora and fauna are worth witnessing and travellers are surely going to take back memories of a lifetime!
Situated within the close vicinity of the Bhitarkanika National Park, Gahirmatha comprises of Odisha's only Turtle Sanctuary, wherein you can spot the exotic Olive Ridley Turtles. Being here is a fascinating experience, and you can get to enjoy the enchanting beauty of the Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary.
Saltwater crocodiles of Bhitarkanika, also known as estuarine crocodile can be spotted in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park, and have been drawing tourists from all across the globe to catch a sight of them.
Situated in the Kanika tehsil, and surrounded by two big rivers namely Kharasrota and Baitarani, this Palace is famous for its massive infrastructure and beauty built around a century ago by the king of then Kanika Raja R N Bhanjadeo.
Once the hunting ground for the Zamindar family of Raj Kanika, this ancient shooting tower was the erstwhile shooting location for the hunters of the family, and now prominent as a touristy destination.
This is also one of the popular tourist destinations in and around Bhitarkanika National Park, owing to the location’s rich historical and cultural past.