Chilika Mahotsav

Chilika Mahotsav A national level cultural fest organised to showcase the beauty of The Chilika Lake to the world...

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Chilka Lake:

Chilka Lake - Asia's largest brackish water lagoon with water spread ranging from 1165 sq km m the rainy season to 906 sq km in the dry season is nestled in the heart of the coastal Odisha (Orissa). It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district in the South, separated from the Bay of Bengal by a 60 km long narrow strip of marshy islands and sand-flats.

Some of the prominent islands like Nalabana, Kalijal, Somolo, Honeymoon, Break-fast, Birds and Rajahansa inhabited by small subsistence fishermen families, are popular destinations for daily boat trips. Because of its rich bio-diversity and socio-economic importance, Chilika was designated as a Ramsar site in 1981 to afford better protection.

Chilika is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds. Chilika Lake offers visitors a spectacular display of its colorful avian charms in a thousand different hues presented by over 160 species in the peak season between November and February. The lake and its reed islands teem with nesting birds-white bellied sea eagles, ospreys, golden plovers, sand pipers, flamingos, pelicans, shovellers, gulls, include migratory ones flying great distances from Iran, Central Asia and Siberia.

Facts about Chilka Lake, Odisha (Orissa)
Water Spread Area 1100 sq km
Max length 64.3 km
Max breadth 18 km
Districts Puri, Khurda and Ganjam
Best time to visit Chilka Lake November-February
Entry Points Satpada, Barkul and Rambha-110 km, 97 km and 120 km respectively from Bhubaneswar

The large Nalabana Island (Forest of Reeds) covering about 16 sq km in the lagoon area was declared a bird sanctuary in 1987. The core area of about 9 sq km attracts around 400,000 waterfowls of different species. Often underwater, the island gradually emerges with the outset of summer. It is literally a paradise for bird-watchers.

Another major attraction at Chilika is Irrawady dolphins which are often spotted off Satpada Island. Satpada, bounded by the lagoon on three sides, offers an excellent view and attracts the visitors to its entire 30 km stretch of sand bar. Boats arranged by OTDC are available for both the islands. The lake also supports the local fisherman in earning their living from Chilika's prawn, mackerel and crabs.

04/03/2013

IRAWADI DOLPHIN at CHILIKA

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02/03/2013

In order to showcase the tourism potential of the Chilika lake, Odishan maritime tradition and culture, the State Government has decided to organise a Chilika Mahotsav at Satapada and to make it an annual event. The first festival will be held on March 1 and 2.

Government Deputy Chief Whip Sanjay Dasburma said the festival would be organised jointly by the Department of Tourism and Culture, the Chilika Development Authority and the Puri district administration.

Boat race by traditional Chilika fishermen and handicrafts fair would be held along with an exhibition displaying the flora and fauna of the lake. Besides, cultural functions would also be held featuring folkdances and folk arts in the evening

02/03/2013

.The state government on Friday organized the Chilika Mahotsav, a two-day cultural programme at Satapada in Puri district to tap the tourism potential of Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lake in Asia. The first of its kind event is being jointly organized...

02/03/2013

Chilika Mahotsav's cover photo

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