If you are done with your religious trip in Puri, move out of the city and visit this beautiful sanctuary in the island of Nalabana. It is one of the major attraction in Chilika region. However, avoid visiting the island during monsoon as it disappears due to inundation. Hence, post monsoon, winters and any other season will be best to visit the island.

A small ferry ride from Chilika port will take you to this beautiful island. As you reach, you will come across nearly thousands of different species of migrating birds, especially in migratory season. Birds like grey herons, egrets, spoonbills, storks, flamingos and black-headed ibis, can be seen.

So, when you are visiting this beautiful island, make sure you have your camera ready to capture the images of such beautiful birds.

• Entry is free.

• The park is open everyday.

• By ferry from the port of Chilika Lake

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