Bhitarkanika National Park
Facts and practical information
Bhitarkanika National Park is a 145 km2 large national park in northeast Kendrapara district in Odisha in eastern India. It was designated on 16 September 1998 and obtained the status of a Ramsar site on 19 August 2002. The area is also been designated as second Ramsar site of the State after the Chilika Lake. It is surrounded by Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, which spread over 672 km2. Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary are to the east, separating swamp region and mangroves from the Bay of Bengal. The national park and wildlife sanctuary is inundated by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, Pathsala. It hosts many mangrove species, and is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India. ()
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Estuarine Crocodile
The saltwater crocodile, also known as the estuarine or Indo-Pacific crocodile, is an apex predator inhabiting saltwater regions across Southeast Asia, Australia, and Micronesia. It holds the title of the largest living reptile, with males reaching up to 6.3 meters in...
Reptiles
Indian Python
The Python molurus, commonly known as the Indian python, is a large, nonvenomous snake native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is also referred to as the black-tailed python, Indian rock python, or Asian rock python.
Reptiles
Darter
Darters, also known as anhingas or snakebirds, are intriguing tropical waterbirds belonging to the family Anhingidae and the genus Anhinga. The genus includes four species, three of which are fairly common and widespread, while the fourth is rarer and near-threatened.
Birds
Red-naped ibis
The red-naped ibis, also known as the Indian black ibis or simply the black ibis, is a captivating bird species native to the plains of the Indian Subcontinent. Unlike many other ibises, it does not heavily depend on water and can often be found in dry fields far from...
Birds
Bhitarkanika National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bhitarkanika Mangroves.
Odisha