Mangroves · Crocodiles
Bhitarkanika Wilderness
Every detail here — route, pace, stays, budget — can be customized to your needs.
India's second-largest mangrove ecosystem, navigated slowly by boat — saltwater crocodiles on the mudflats, over 200 bird species, and Gahirmatha's mass turtle nesting nearby.
This itinerary is a suggested starting point — every route, stay and pace can be customized to your needs.
Mangrove creek boat safari through Bhitarkanika National Park
Saltwater crocodile spotting at Dangamal
Bagagahana heronry and migratory bird colonies
Gahirmatha beach — Olive Ridley turtle nesting site (seasonal)
Arrive Khola / Rajnagar gate, boat check-in, evening mangrove walk.
Full-day creek safari — crocodiles, heronry, village stop at Gupti.
Sunrise at Gahirmatha (seasonal), departure by afternoon.
