Nandankanan Biological Park: The picturesque Nandankanan, or the Garden of the Gods, is a beautiful biological park, 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, established in 1960. It sprawls across the Chandaka forest, where the flora and fauna flourish in their natural habitat. The park houses the very first captive gharial breeding center of the country. The zoo at Nandakanan is world-renowned for its white tigers. In 1980, for the very first time, three white tiger cubs were born from normal colored parents. With facilities for boating, white tiger and lion safaris, a nocturnal animal house, reptile park, aerial rope way and cable car, it is the place for a person with a penchant for the great outdoors. Chandka Elephant Reserve: Located in Bhubaneshwar, this reserve is the only one of its kind in India. Besides elephants, sambar, bears, wild dogs, pea fowls and pythons can be spotted. Chilika Lake: Located at a distance of 100 km from Bhubaneshwar, this lake covering an area of 900 sq. km, is Asia's largest salt and fresh water lake. It attracts a large number of migratory birds, like the flamingo, teal, bar headed goose, shoveler and white - bellied sea eagle. For bird-lovers, Chilika is best visited in winter when the migratory populations wing in from places as far as Siberia Close to the mouth of the lake, is a large population of Gangetic dolphins. Chilika is easily accessible from both Bhubaneshwar and Puri. Bhitarkanika Sanctuary: Bhitarnika is an adventurer's paradise and a breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. The second largest mangrove forest of the country, it was declared a sanctuary in 1975, in order to protect the estuarine crocodile and the turtles in their rare mangrove habitat. Other residents of the sanctuary include water monitor lizards and king cobras. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Board the Morning train Dhauli Exp. from Kolkata. Arrival at Cuttack. Transfer to Nature Camp, the Village Resort at Bhitarkanika. Overnight at Bhitarkanika Day 2: Boating in the Creeks of Bhitarkanika Back Water area & Walk thru the Jungle exploring the park. Overnight at the Nature Camp. Day 3: Drive to Chilika via Bhubaneshwar. Chilika is the Paradise for the Migratory Birds from Syberia and Austrailia during January to April. Overnight at Chilika Lake. Day 4: Boating to the Bird Sanctuary. Evening plan the Excursion trip to Rishikulya Mouth (during January and February only) to spot the Olive Riddley Mating and Nesting. Overnight at Chilika Lake. Day 5: Drive to Bhubaneshwar. Visit the Chandaka Elephant Reserve. Board the Evening flight to Delhi or Kolkata for onward journey. Notes: Price Includes: 
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