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How to reach

Bhubaneshwar is the nearest airport 105 kms from Barkul and 130 kms from rambha and 110 kms form Satapada.

The Kolkatta - Chennai rail route of the South Eastern Railway touches Chilika lake in Balugaon, Chilika, Khallikote and Rambha. The nearest railway station for Barkul is Balugaon (5 kms) and for Satapada, Puri (50 kms).

The Chennai bound NH No 5 linking Kolkatta - Cuttack - Bhubaneshwar - Balugaon - Barkul - Rambha - Behrampur and Vishakapatanam runs along the lake.

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Attractions within the lake

Nalabrana (forest of reeds)

For long range migrants in winter

Bird's island

For resident and migratory birds

Satapada

For cavorting dolphins

Brahmapura

A place of scenic beauty

Parikud and Malud

Islands within the lake.

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Cruises

Motor launches of OTDC Ltd. at Barkul and Ramba, and the Revenue department at balugaon. Country boats can be hired from private operators.

Nesting in the heart of coastal Orissa is India's biggest inland lake. Spread over 1,100 square kms, stretching across the length of three districts -Puri, Khurda and Ganjam, it joins up with the bay of Bengal. Dotted with many emerald green islands, Chilika is home to a rich variety of aquatic fauna. It is also a sanctuary and a winter resort for migratory birds, some coming from as far as Siberia. Containing a large variety of fish the lake provides livelihood to thousands of fishermen. Hundreds of boats sail out daily on the lake's blue expanse in search of mackerel, prawn and crabs. Chilika's colour changes with the passing clouds and the shifting sun.