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2 daysIdeal stay₹700From / night4.3 ★8k reviewsNovember – FebruaryBest windowBalugaonNearest rail · 5 km
A 1,100 sq km coastal lagoon that hosts millions of migratory birds (Nov–Feb), Irrawaddy dolphins, and the picturesque Kalijai Temple on a tiny island.
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Balugaon 5km · Bhubaneswar (BBI) 100km
Nearest transport
Balugaon5 km
Bhubaneswar (BBI)100 km
Stay options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹5,500/night
Best time to visit
November – February
How to get here
Bhubaneswar → Chilika
cab · 2.5h
₹3,500
approx.
Bhubaneswar → Balugaon
train · 2h
₹200
approx.
Nearby attractions
Satapada (dolphins)Nalabana Bird SanctuaryKalijai TempleMangalajodi (birds)Rambha