Orissa Wildlife Tour
Balasore - Similipal National Park- Panchlingeshwar - Kuldiha- Bhadrak - Dangamal- Bhitarkanika Sanctuary- Ekkakula island - Garhimata- Bhubaneswar - Nandankanan - Chilika- Bhubaneswar
Day 01: Balasore - Similipal Park
Arrive at the Balasore Railway Station, On arrival met at the station and transfer to the simlipal national park Later we will take you for a nature walk as well as to the crocodile breeding farm. Dinner and O/N stay at forest lodge.
Day 02: Similipal National Park
Morning after breakfast we will take you for a drive to Barehipani and Joranda waterfalls. Jungle safari there, return to Forest Lodge. Dinner and O/N stay at Forest lodge.
Day 03 : Similipal Park - Panchlingeshwar - Kuldiha
morning after breakfast drive to Panchlingeshwar on the Nilagiri Hills, Balasore distrct , Check in at Panthasala Lodge
Visit Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, 272 sq. km Wide variety of wild life tiger, gaur, sambar, reptiles and birds, among others
Dinner and overnight stay at forest lodge.
Bhitarkanika are a group of islands in north-eastern Orissa yet unexplored, with trekking trails, unexplored beaches and dense forests. An amazing variety of birds can be seen on the cruise to the island of Dangamal. The island also has a crocodile sanctuary. Look out for wild life, small pools within the thick forest, and the ruins of a temple. Take a boat ride within the wildlife sanctuary.
Day 04 : Bhadrak - Chandbali - Dangamal
Morning after breakfast drive to Chandbali via Bhadrak by jeep. From Chandbali, motorboat cruise to Dangamal Island. At Dangamal, check in at the forest rest house Dinner and overnight stay at Dangamal Island
Day 05 : Dangamal - Bhitarkanika Sanctuary
After breakfast at Dangamal Island, Proceed to Bird Island and observe the thousands of migratory birds from the watch tower. Cruise across to the Bhitarkanika island. Dinner and O/N stay at lodge.
Day 06 : Bhitarkanika Sanctuary - Ekkakula island - Garhimata
Breakfast at lodge and take motorboat to Ekkakula, 4 hours away. An island on the Bay of Bengal, unknown and unspoilt, with a breathtaking view of the sunset. Look out for wildboars, hyenas, and jackals. Dolphins can also be spotted in the sea. Visit the Olive Ridley Turtle nesting site on the beach at Garhimata Return to Bhubaneswar Dinner and O/N stay at Bhubaneswar
Day 07 : Bhubaneswar - Nandankanan
Drive to Nandankanan Zoo in Chandraka Forest, 25 kms Enjoy White Tiger Safari and Lion Safari, Botanical Garden
Lunch at Nandankanan Drive back to Bhubaneswar, O/N stay at hotel.
Nandankanan Zoo, located in Chandaka Forest along the Kanjia Lake is the habitat of the White Tiger, 67 other animals, 18 reptiles, and 81 species of birds. The Zoo has successfully bred black panthers, white tigers and the gharial crocodiles in captivity.
Day 08: Bhubaneswar - Chilika Lake
Morning early breakfast and drive to Chilika Lake, Check in at Lodge in Barkul, 105 kms Cruise on the Chilika by motor launch to the islands. Return to Barkul Lodge, Dinner and overnight stay at Barkul
Chilka Lake : 1,100 sq. km of Asia's largest brackish water lake is home to thousands of birds. The hills ringing the lake are inhabited by wild animals like the blackbucks, cheetahs and porcupines. Islands dot the vast lake, the best visited ones being Nalbana, Kalijal, known for the Makar Sankranti Mela, Satapada, Parikud, Malud and Brahmapura.
Day 09: Chilika-Bhubaneswar
After breakfast drive to, Bhubneshwar, after visiting Nirmala Jhar temple, Narayani temple and Banpur. On arrival transfer to the airport/station time to catch flight /train for onward destination.
Tour and Services Ends.
Animal Spotting Tips
If you're serious about observing wildlife there are a few things you can do to enhance your experience and bring you even closer to nature.
1) Once you've planned your trip, visit your local bookshop, library or go on the internet to find a wildlife guide for the area you intend visiting. This will give you the best idea of the kinds of plants and animals you can expect to see.
2) Always take services of a local and experienced naturalist/guide who knows the area better. There is nothing better than local knowledge when it comes to spotting wildlife.
3) Wild animals have their distinct daily and seasonal patterns of activities. a baisc knowledge of these patterns increases one's chances of seeing them. The frequency of wildlife sightings in national parks and reserves varies, depending on the time of year.In India the best times are from February to May,during these months the trees are often bare, so visibility is considerably improved. Since there is also a general scarcity of water, the animals concentrate near sources of water.
4) Many animals have an amazingly alert sense of sight which helps them survive in the wild. To get close takes a great degree of patience and time but you can increase your chances by wearing natural or neutral colours that blend into your surroundings. Keep your movements to a minimum and when you do move, do it slowly and quietly.
5) Animals are very wary of the human voice. So, in order to get close to them, absolute silence is essential. Walk softly and watch where you're placing your feet so as not to snap branches or twigs or create other noise as you make your approach. Even if you have to take a less direct route, avoid walking through dense undergrowth as the animal is more likely to hear you and run away. Avoid carrying any metal objects in your pockets which will make noise. This includes things like car keys and loose change.
6 ) A highly attuned sense of smell is one of the key aspects for many species of wildlife to detect where food is or, indeed, even prey. It is, for many, the most important of their senses in their battle for survival. Don't wear any aftershave or perfume and avoid scented soaps and deodorants. There are plenty of environmentally friendly non-scented soaps and toiletries on the market from specialist camping stores. Although you may baulk at this suggestion, wear your clothes for several days if you're really serious about wildlife spotting. The more you wear your clothes outdoors, the more the fabrics will absorb natural outdoors scents and smells. Always be aware of the wind direction and make sure that the direction in which you approach an animal is where the wind is blowing towards you. If it's blowing away from you, animals can detect your scent from many hundreds of yards away.
7) It shouldn't be important to get too close up to an animal to enjoy the experience and, in some instances, if you do get too near, it can even be dangerous and sometimes life-threatening. Binoculars can keep you at a safe distance from your quarry and means they are less likely to run away. Also, binoculars are the only way to view nesting birds or other forms of young wildlife. You should never get too close to a burrow, a nest or animals out and about with their young.
A magnifying glass will also come in handy if you're interested in examining insects and smaller wildlife alongside plants, flowers etc.
Following these tips and advice will ensure that your experience will be heightened as you marvel at all the wildlife and nature you've witnessed.
Orissa Wildlife Tour (Tour Highlights)
| City | Tour Highlight |
| Similipal National Park | Nature Walk, Crocodile Breeding Farm, Barehipani and Joranda waterfalls, Jungle Safari in the Park, Panchlingeshwar Sanctuary and see Tiger, Gaur, Sambar, Reptiles and Birds, |
| Bhitarkanika Sanctuary | Migratory Birds, Birding by Watch Tower, Cruise across to the Bhitarkanika. |
| Garhimata | Wildboars, Hyenas, Jackals, Dolphins. |
| Nandankanan | Zoo in Chandraka Forest, White Tiger Safari and Lion Safari, Botanical Garden |
| Chilka Lake | Blackbuck, spotted deer, golden jackals and hyenas, Species of fish, crustaceans Chilka dolphin. Prawn, |
| Bhubaneswar | Nirmala Jhar Temple, Narayani Temple, Banpur Temple |
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