Chilika Lake
Asia's Largest Lagoon — Magic Made Liquid
Where Irrawaddy dolphins surface in the morning gold and a million migratory birds fill the winter sky.
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Overview
Chilika stretches over 1,100 sq km — Asia's largest brackish water lagoon and one of the world's most important Ramsar Wetlands. Every winter, over a million migratory birds arrive from Siberia, Mongolia, and Central Asia.
The Irrawaddy dolphins of Chilika are globally rare — fewer than 3,000 survive worldwide. A dawn boat ride towards Satpada offers almost guaranteed sightings of these gentle, round-nosed dolphins surfacing in morning gold.
What Awaits You
Experiences
- Dawn dolphin cruise from Barkul or Satpada
- Nalaban Bird Sanctuary visit (special permit arranged)
- Sunset boat safari with local fishermen
- Fresh-catch seafood lunch on the lake
- Overnight houseboat stay on the lagoon
- Winter migratory bird watching (Nov–March)
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