wildlife sanctuary
Bhitarkanika National Park
Kendrapara district
Full day, or an overnight stay near the park entrance for an early boat safari
3 Days / 2 Nights · comfort itinerary
Bhitarkanika Wildlife Tour
Bhubaneswar — Bhitarkanika — Kendrapara
Bhitarkanika's saltwater crocodiles, mangrove creeks and Gahirmatha turtle nesting coast make it Odisha's premier wildlife destination outside Similipal, but access is entirely boat-based and permit-controlled, which is why this itinerary keeps a full day free for the park rather than treating it as a stopover.
Basing the group near Khola or Rajnagar for two nights avoids the long same-day round trip from Bhubaneswar and allows an early-morning boat safari when animal activity is highest.
Tour highlights
- Boat safari through mangrove creeks
- Saltwater crocodile sightings at Dangamal
- Bird sanctuary at Bagagahana
- Gahirmatha coast (seasonal, permit-dependent)
Who this tour is for
This 3 days / 2 nights itinerary is planned as a comfort trip and suits family, couple, private, group travellers. It leans towards wildlife, nature, photography interests, so it works best if you want wildlife, nature, photography on the road.
Unsure about timing? Our season-by-season guide to visiting Odisha and how many days Odisha needs explain how the coast, wildlife parks and tribal districts change month to month. Every day of this route can be re-sequenced or extended before you confirm.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
- Day01
Bhubaneswar to Bhitarkanika
Khola / Rajnagar
- Morning
- Drive to the Bhitarkanika gateway (about 4.5 hours from Bhubaneswar).
- Afternoon
- Check-in and permit formalities.
- Evening
- Riverside walk near the jetty.
- Overnight
- Khola / Rajnagar
- Day02
Boat safari day
Bhitarkanika National Park
- Morning
- Early boat safari through the mangrove creeks toward Dangamal for crocodile sightings.
- Afternoon
- Bagagahana bird sanctuary by boat.
- Evening
- Return to the lodge.
- Overnight
- Khola / Rajnagar
Forest permits and safari timings are government-controlled and confirmed on arrival.
- Day03
Departure
Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Drive back to Bhubaneswar (about 4.5 hours) for departure.
Inclusions
- Chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle for the full itinerary
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast
- All toll, parking, driver allowance and state taxes
- Local coordination support throughout the trip
- Forest department boat safari with a park-authorised boatman
Exclusions
- Airfare and train fare to and from Odisha
- Monument entry fees, camera fees and guide charges unless specified
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses
- Boat rides, safari permits and activities unless specified
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Forest entry and camera permits, charged as per forest department rates
Important notes
- Forest permits and safari timings are government-controlled and can change without notice.
- The park closes to visitors during the crocodile and turtle breeding season, typically June to August; dates vary each year.
Booking information
- This itinerary is shared as a written quotation once your dates, group size and vehicle category are known — request a Get a Quote callback to begin.
- Enquiries are confirmed only after written confirmation of dates and vehicle category.
- Advance payment secures accommodation and transport; balance is payable before travel commences.
- Peak-season and festival dates require earlier confirmation.
Cancellation information
- Cancellation terms depend on hotel and transport supplier policies for your dates.
- Written cancellation requests are processed in the order received.
- Festival, Rath Yatra and peak-season bookings may carry stricter supplier terms.
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Destinations on this route
Coastal Odisha
Bhitarkanika
India's second-largest mangrove ecosystem, reached only by boat, and home to saltwater crocodiles and the Gahirmatha turtle rookery.
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Kendrapara
The district town and practical staging point for Bhitarkanika and Gahirmatha, with its own delta wetlands.
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Coastal Odisha
Paradeep
A working port town at the mouth of the Mahanadi delta, a practical gateway toward Bhitarkanika rather than a leisure beach stop.
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Attractions covered
Read before you go
Travel guides for this trip
Wildlife · 9 min read
Odisha Wildlife Guide: Similipal, Bhitarkanika and Satkosia
Similipal National Park's tiger reserve, Bhitarkanika's saltwater crocodile habitat and Satkosia's gorge sanctuary are Odisha's three principal wildlife destinations, each with government-controlled opening and permit rules.
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