Odisha Wildlife Holidays Tour 02 Nights & 03 Days

Bhitarkanika National Park is the core area of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary located in the north-east region of Kendrapara district in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It spreads over 145 km² (56 sq mi) and is surrounded by the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary spread over 672 km² (259 sq mi). A Ramsar Wetland Site, Bhitarkanika, 672sq km in area, is located on the coast, in the deltas of the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers. The Gahirmatha Marine (Wildlife) Sanctuary, one of the world’s largest rookeries for the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles, is a part of this national park. The river systems of the sanctuary are the habitats of giant saltwater crocodiles – the largest amongst all species of crocodiles – and mangrove forests. The sanctuary was formed for their protection. The name Bhitarkanika means the interiors of the Kanika Kingdom, which was located close to the Dhamara Port of yore, an important trading post.