Chilika - the largest brackish water lake

Orissa is a beautiful coastal city of the eastern state of India. Has unique and valuable tourist resources. From the snow-capped mountain adventure of the sand and surf in the Bay of Bengal, a great historical heritage, ancient culture, a modern civilization, the wealth of the world, life, many sculptures and architecture of the temple vibrant village life. The state has something for everyone. The monuments, the Temple of the Sun at Konark, Jagannath temple in Puri, the temple of Bhubaneswar Ling rajthe holy places of Orissa attracts thousands of pilgrims from different parts of the world where every day. The village of Lake Chilika to attract people to the beauty of nature. Champagne in the luxury of its blue expanse, relaxes the seductive Chilika the largest brackish water lake in India.

Surrounded by emerald green hills and dotted with islands, a sanctuary and winter Chilika for winged visitors from all over the spell is due to his magic world.chilika migratory birdsand its wealth of fish life. The beautiful lake full of boats, reflects India at its colorful best. Halki really delicious food for hungry eyes and your heart is hungry.

Chilika: A two-hour drive from Bhubaneswar you Chilika, a hotspot of biodiversity and the largest brackish water lake in Asia. The largest lagoon along the east coast of India spread over 1100 sq. km. It 's also a unique collection of marine animals, salt and freshwater ecosystem with uniqueCharacters. A boat trip takes you into the lagoon in the middle of songs to millions of migratory birds from Lake Baikal, Siberia, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. Following several trips to the beautiful surroundings of next Balugaon and Rambha, 25 km from each other, visit, are the two places on the lake, serving as a basis. During a visit to the lake throughout the year, from October to March can be the best time of year, as many migratory birds, at this point are available. The lagoon ecosystem supports more than 225Species, a variety of phytoplankton, algae and aquatic plants, over 720 types of non-aquatic plants around the lagoon. The list includes a number of rare, threatened and endangered including the hill Barakuda limbless. This wealth of life Chilika acquired the designation of a "Ramstad site, which is a wetland of international importance. Nalabana island inside the lagoon is reported as a bird sanctuary to escape, to give your adventurous traits allow you to ride a scooterCanoeing, kayaking and boating in the water near the sports complex Panthniwas OTDC leading a comfortable accommodation. Breakfast at floating restaurant and naval exercises in the Indian Navy to stay in egg size Barkul.

But if you want privacy. Located at the southern end of the Chilika, Rambha bay with a series of islands scattered com ¬ a phase characterized by the other competitors in natural beauty. Each of these welcoming islands emerge from the giant blue stripe has aStory to tell. Breakfast island was once used by a British officer named snodgross, who has been suspended for the collecter Ganjam.He in a bungalow on the island. Three kilometers from Rambha is an architectural wonder how in the form of a conical column near the picturesque hills Ghantasala. Three kilometers away is once used by Honey Moon Bruisers Iceland for picnics and parties. The crystal clear waters of the earth and the world of luxury bed red and greenThe décor is simply beautiful. The bird island, four miles from Rambha is a must for her to see abundance of grasses, shrubs and creepers .. The lake to the east is equally seductive trap because of Irrawaddy dolphins, a bank of 30 km long sand that Rajhansa islands and the mouth of Chilika, which offers a range of an infinite, unexplored beach to relax. This fun and adventure boat trip of almost four hours is a very objective.

Kalijai Temple: The templeKalijai a major attraction for visitors. E 'on a hill surrounded by blue water bears. The folklore and legends related to the reigning deity as a goddess Chilika lagoon. According to legend, a young girl who had drowned and ¬ Venus as a goddess, after ated sanctified. This small rocky island is honored with a group of people who Kalijai Devi temple. No sailors or fishermen man dares not received the blessingYou have to Kalijai for safe passage. Local folklore says that the history of Kalijai, a poor girl who did not want to get married on an island called parikuda because there is no link to another site. But this time elected to the tradition of the company was. she must go home to his father in-law. Father of Kalijai organize everything for them in the traditional way. Featured given daily to an agent in the name of "marriage parikuda Kalijai Verso. Before the arrival ofParikuda should cross the lake. Both father and daughter began her Parikuda ferry to Iceland for their wedding. Just on the way to prepare a storm and the dark sky and the boat was hidden in the lake. Kalijai disappeared into the dark. But it was for a short period. Then the sky was clear. There was no storm. Only father alive Kalijai .... .... cried, cried ... Kalijai ... Kalijai .... that's all. E 'on a hill surrounded by blue water bears. TheTemple is dedicated to his memory. Every year on Makar Sankranti, after gathering people from different places we worship You Kalijai. Today is the temple of a witness as a milestone, or the burning example of the company.

Chilika around: There are many places of interest that can be approached from Barkul. The famous temple with a perennial stream and Narayani temple Bhagabati are important objectives. For nature lovers there is NirmaljharWaterfall.

References: Special 'Discover Magazine of India

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Orissa year -2008