The Chilika lake is a unique example of unspoiled beauty. It has unspoiled blue waters, a hub for foreign species, boating and a soothing environment. It is known as the Queen of Odisha’s natural beauty. Chilika has been described by many poets and authors in exclamatory terms. They have also given it various names. Chilika is Asia’s largest brackish-water lake. You will see why Chilika tourism is so popular.

NALABAN

This is one of the most popular tourist spots in Chilika. This island is accessible from Barakul by boat. It takes 3-4 hours. It is the country’s largest waterfowl habitat, covering 15.53 kms. The sanctuary was named Chilika lake bird sanctuary in 1987.

KALIJAI

The goddess Kalijai gave the shrine its name and it is one of the top places to visit in Chilika. This religious spot can only be reached by boat. Every year, the Kalijai fair held in January Makar Sakranti draws people from all over the world to visit it.

SATAPADA

It is located in the southern part of Chilika lake and is famous for its Irrawaddy Dolphins. The dolphin sanctuary in Chilika is an exciting new tourist attraction that attracts tourists from all corners of the globe.

BIRD ISLAND

The southern section of Chilika is home to the Chilika Lake’s Migratory Bird Hub. It is home to many plants, including trees, shrubs, trees, and creepers. Because of the rich algal communities, and the few mangrove species, this island is known as Chilika wildlife refuge.