This is the biggest inland lake in India which spreads at an area of 1100 sq kms. Chilika nestles in the heart of coastal Orissa. Chilika runs along the borders of three districts of Puri, Khurda & Ganjam and finally joins the Bay of Bengal through a narrow mouth, forming an enormous lagoon of brackish water. Dotted with many emerald green islands with colourful names such as Honeymoon Island and Breakfast Island, Chilika is home to a rich variety of aquatic fauna. It is also a sanctuary and winter resort for migratory birds. The lake contains a large variety of fish, which provides livelihood to thousand of fishermen.

Encircled by hill all long its arched shape shores Chilika Lake’s colour changes with passing clouds and the shifting sun. The water ripples languidly, occasionally dancing with the gentle breeze from across the Bay of Bengal.

To Reach
By Air – Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport, 105 kms from Barkul and 130 kms from Rmbha and 110 kms from Satapada. Indian Airlines have regular flights to nd from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderbad etc.

By Rail – The Kolkata – Chennai rail route of South Eastern Railway touches Chilika Lake at Balugaon, Chilika, Khallikote and Rambha.

By Road – The Chennai bound NH – 5 linking Kolkua – Cuttack – Bhubaneswar – Balugaon – Barkul – Rambha – Berhampur and Viskhapatnam runs along the lake. Buses and taxis to Chilika are available at Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri and Berhampur.

To See
Nalabana, Birds Island, Kalijai, Satapada, Brahmapura, Parikud & Malud, Nirmala Jhar (11 kms from Rambha & 21 kms from Barkul), Narayani (10 kms from Barkul & 22 kms from Rambha), Banpur (13 kms from Barkul & 8 kms from Balugaon), Taptapani (125 kms from Barkul and 100 kms from Rambha)