Protected Area Network in Orissa - Vasundhara
Protected Area Network in Orissa - Vasundhara
Protected Area Network in Orissa - Vasundhara
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Nalaban (Chilika) SanctuaryThe Nalaban sanctuary is a part of the Chilika lake, the vast picturesque wateryexpanse over the districts of Puri, Ganjam and Khurda. The lagoon where it is easy toobserve the Irrawady dolph<strong>in</strong> is famous for attract<strong>in</strong>g 94 species of migratory birds. Itwas a Ramsar site but now has been removed from it. It is studded with smallfasc<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g islands and sandy beaches <strong>in</strong>terspersed with Casur<strong>in</strong>a groves along Bay ofBengal. Can be approached via Puri Satapada. The nearest airport is Bhubaneswarwhich is 100 km from Balugaon. The sanctuary can be negotiated by the boat. Thesuitable months to visit this sanctuary is between October to February.52