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PARADEEP,
a major sea port of India for trade activities with a fine sea beach,
is an enjoyable tourist resort – 94 km from Cuttack. Important pilgrim
centre Kendrapara is 65 km from Cuttack. Known as Tulasi Kshetra it is
famous for the temple of Lord Baladeva. A grand car festival is held
here annually which draws a mammoth crowd. Also 60 km from Cuttack,
Jhankad, houses the shrine of Goddess Sarala and the place is
associated with poet Sarala Das, the first epic poet of Orissa.
Exciting moments can
also be had at the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. Sprawled over 672
square kilometres, it has a variety of animals in its mangrove forests
criss-crossed by rivers and creeks. Know for crocodiles, sea-turtles
(on the Gahirmatha beach) and water monitor lizards, it has r are
white crocodiles. It is also a sanctuary for deer and migratory birds.
One can also see 10th-11th century temples,
sculptures, and mud-forts and pottery.
Accommodation is
available at the Forest Inspection Bungalow and Interpretation Centre
at Dangmal and Forest Rest House at Ekakula on Gahirmatha beach.
Contact Divisional Forest Officer, Rajnagar, Dist, Kendrapara.
You may go to
Bhitarkanika via Chandbali and Rajnagar which are 160 km and 100 km
respectively from Cuttack. Dangmal, the base is three hours from both
Chandbali and Rajnagar by motor launch. For motor launch, contact the
DFO, Rajnagar, or Assistant Director, Inland Water Transport,
Chandbali.
How to get
there : All three have regular bus
service from Cuttack.
Facilities
Total Room / Bed : 09/18

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