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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 Lakes 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) |
