Why visit Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park, home to world’s largest white crocodiles?
Panchali DeyPanchali Dey/Times Travel Editor/TRAVEL NEWS, ORISSA/ Created : Feb 19, 2019, 17:33 IST
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Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is blessed with a vast mangrove ecosystem, which being spread across a vast area makes it second largest in the world. It will, as per the latest news reports, remain closed for general public … Read more
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is blessed with a vast mangrove ecosystem, which being spread across a vast area makes it second largest in the world. It will, as per the latest news reports, remain closed for general public and tourists from May 1 to July 31 for nesting and breeding activities of Estuarine crocodiles. Read less
Spread across an area of 672 sq km, this national park is one of the most remarkable national parks in India, which is blessed with Baitarani Delta, estuaries, Brahmani, backwaters, and creeks.
Designated as a national park on September 16, 1988, Bhitarkanika supports vital biodiversity, including rare white crocodiles, dense mangroves, king cobra, a variety of migratory birds, otter, wild boar, spotted deer, fishing cats, and much more.
This national park has all the components to attract both domestic and international tourists. You need to add this place on your itinerary when you are off to Odisha, because this ideal offbeat getaway will not disappoint you. Embarking on a wildlife tour, you will have a great time here.
What makes this park even more intriguing is that it shares its borders with the famous Gahirmatha Beach and is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also opt to go on adventure trails through the dense forests along with exciting boat rides.
One of the best ecotourism destinations in Odisha, Bhitarkanika National Park offers you pristine ambience along with an opportunity to watch exotic species of plants and animals.
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