Willing to spend some peaceful time in a beautiful state? Visit Odisha and create some memories which you can cherish forever. The place has hundreds of temples and numerous national parks and this is what makes Odisha a top tourist destination. Though there were many places we could have included in our Odisha tour packages, we chose the best among them and opted for the Bhitarkanika National Park.
Entrance
Though the entry to the national park is dependent on from where you are travelling, we opted for the Khola Check Gate near Rajnagar. If you are travelling in a car, take the NH 5 and take the route to Chandikhol. As we were on our way to reach the destination, we felt that the life of a wanderer is always more interesting than that of a top executive professional working in some IT firm. Try to reach Khola by noon and collect the entry pass. You will find forest officials there who can help you rent a boat.
The Forest
If you are willing to soak the true essence of the national park, you need to undertake a boat ride for around 90 minutes to reach the heartland. If the boatman is friendly, they can even enhance your knowledge about the place further. The tiger stories and tales of crocodiles our boatman shared with us made us realise that including Bhitarkanika in our Odisha Tour Packages was indeed a wise decision. The region also has much folklore which you will fall in love with.
Gives Priority To Tourists
A visit to the Bhitarkanika National Park will make you realise how well people of Orissa treat their tourists. The forest department officials will no stone unturned to ensure your safety. They even train the boatmen and try to enhance their skills so that they can handle tourists efficiently. Hire a boat with an assistant and they will become your guide while you walk through the national park.
Enjoy Your Stay
Since the national park has so much to offer and you don’t want to miss any of them, ask the travel agency organising Bhitarkanika Tour Packages to book the best accommodation for you. There are numerous resorts offering the best amenities at affordable prices. Enjoy your lunch there and scroll through the nearby villages in the afternoon and know how their economy functions. We spent the next day enjoying the beauty offered by the park which included kingfisher birds, wild pigs, deer and crocodiles before we set off for our return journey.
