CHILIKA
LAKE
 Chilika
lake situated south-west of Puri a distance of 100km from
Bhubaneshwar. It covers an area of 1100 sq. km. is the
largest salt & fresh water lake in Asia. Chilika is
also known as 'Honeymoon Island' and 'Breakfast Island'.
It is a good picnic spot. It attracts a large number of
migratory birds, like the flamingo, teal, bar headed goose,
shoveller and white - bellied sea eagle. One can enjoy
boating, fishing with 150 variety of fishes. Bird lovers
can enjoy by visiting here in winter because migratory
populations wing in from places as far as Siberia. Chilika
is easily accessible from both Bhubaneshwar and Puri.
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BEST
TIME TO VISIT
September to February
PROMINENT FAUNA
Flamingo, teal, bar headed goose,
shoveller and white - bellied sea eagle. Gangetic dolphins
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