Bhubaneswar - Mangalajodi - Bhitarakanika - Simlipal - Bhubaneswar
Go wild with 5 Nights & 6 Days Odisha Wildlife And Birding Tour Package. This plan is designed and handcrafted for International Birders, Wildlife photographers and Nature enthusiast to experience authentic Wilderness! Experience exhilarating bird watching at world renowned destinations where millions of avian wonders congregate, embark on adventurous wildlife safaris. Here apex predators rule the lands and be awestruck by the sheer beauty of the unexplored ecosystems across India’s most precious biodiversity hotspots.
Your Nature Odyssey kickstarts at Mangalajodi on Chilika Lake. The world famous birding site and Important Bird Area (IBA), where a boat cruise lets you witness millions of migratory and resident water birds at a very close distance. Later, travel through the dense mangrove jungles of Bhitarkanika National Park. A thrilling boat safari in one of the largest mangrove ecosystems on the East coast which protects the Endangered Saltwater Crocodile, the Olive Ridley Turtles, the Black Ibis, Kingfishers and various other species. Finish your safari at the pristine environs of Similipal National Park. The UNESCO biosphere reserve to encounter thundering waterfalls, ancient orchid forests, huge herds of elephant, sambar, wild boars, and the iconic Royal Bengal Tiger.
Our allinclusive 6 days tour package ensures a worryfree nature holiday across the remote and pristine wilderness areas. We take care of everything from booking your private vehicle to Forest Entry Permits and exclusive stay in private, premium nature resorts/ lodges with great wilderness access. Avoid all the hassle of dealing with remote transportation and frustrating Forest formalities. Book your 5 Nights & 6 Days Odisha Wildlife & Birding Tour for a hasslefree exploration of the unexplored wonders of Incredible India.
Arrive at Bhubaneswar and drive towards Mangalajodi, located on the northern edge of the vast Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. In the afternoon, explore the wetland trails with expert local bird guides who were once traditional hunters and are now conservationists. Witness large flocks of herons, egrets, jacanas, and migratory ducks gliding over the marshes as the sun sets, a perfect introduction to Odisha’s bird paradise. Stay near Mangalajodi.
Begin before sunrise for a traditional country boat birding safari, one of the most celebrated bird photography experiences in India. During winter months, the wetlands host thousands of migratory birds including flamingos, pelicans, blacktailed godwits, avocets, and pintail ducks arriving from Siberia and Central Asia. Capture breathtaking sunrise silhouettes as flocks rise together from the water. Later drive along the scenic Chilika shoreline toward the Bhitarkanika region. Stay in Bhitarkanika.
Enter the mysterious mangrove creeks of Bhitarkanika National Park by boat. This unique ecosystem is home to the famous saltwater crocodile and nearly eight species of kingfishers, making it a dream location for wildlife photographers. Observe Brahminy kites, mangrove whistlers, sandpipers, and egrets while gliding silently through the dense mangrove channels. Evening nature walk around the mangrove villages. Overnight Stay in Bhitarkanika.
After breakfast drive toward the forested landscapes of Similipal, part of one of India’s largest biosphere reserves. The terrain shifts from wetlands to dense sal forests and waterfalls, offering a completely different birding environment. Late afternoon forest trail introduces species such as crested serpent eagle, jungle fowl, woodpeckers, and drongos.Overnight stay in Similipal.
Early morning birdwatching walk through forest trails where lucky visitors may spot hornbills, hill mynas, barbets, and flycatchers among the towering sal trees. Visit scenic waterfalls like Barehipani or Joranda, where misty forest landscapes create dramatic wildlife photography settings. Spend the evening relaxing in the peaceful forest surroundings. Overnight Stay in Similipal
After breakfast begin the return journey to Bhubaneswar, carrying unforgettable memories of Odisha’s incredible biodiversity from wetlands filled with migratory birds to mangrove forests and deep jungle habitats.
