subject: Bhitarkanika National Park [print this page] Bhitarkanika National Park is known as one of the hot spot for the wild life lovers and the nature lovers. It is located in Orissa in Kendrapara district. It occupies an area about 672 sq kms and it became a national park in September, 1998. This national park is surrounded by Bhitarkanika wild life sanctuary. Bhitarkanika Mangroves is one of the important features of this famous national park. Bhitarkanika National Park is separated by Mangroves by Gahirmatha Beach towards the eastern direction of the national park.
This national park is famous as the house of different endangered species of various animals including Saltwater Crocodile, white crocodile, Indian python, black ibis, darters, King Cobra etc. this national park is famous as one of the most astonishing national parks of India and has a spectacular vegetation, birds, wild life etc.
Tourists can easily spot out this national park as it is located in Orissa in the estuarine region of Brahmani-Baitarani. Throughout the year, a large number of tourists visit this national park. This national park is well known for geomorphologic, ecological and biological significance like estuaries, crisscrossing creeks, backwaters, rivers, mud flats, accumulated lands etc. Tourists love this place to a great extent as it is a suitable place for picnics, trekking and camping. Here you can also get the opportunity to visit Gahirmatha Beach which is located in the coastal region of Bay of Bengal and also famous as a world heritage site. It is long beach which extends up to 35 kms and it is famous for Olive Ridley Sea-Turtles.
Bhitarkanika National Park is famous for number of reasons. It has numbers of brooks, beaches, islands, canals and rivers. Most of the honeymoon couples prefer to visit this national park for Garhimata Beach. It is a beautiful place and famous as a perfect destination for honeymoon couples. You should visit this place especially in the months of January to March when you can easily spot out the Olive Ridley turtles. You can also enjoy your trip of Bhitarkanika National park by visiting some other famous places like Kanika King Palace, Meadow Tower, Silted Lotus Pond, Shiva Temple and Shooting Tower etc.
Here accommodation is also excellent for tourists. There are number of lodges for tourists which are developed and maintained by the forest department. These lodges are well equipped with all modern amenities. The basic facilities and the services are also excellent here in addition to mouth watering recipes in the lodges.
