Mangalajodi Wetlands
Mangalajodi is largest and one of the oldest village among 130 villages located on the banks of Chilika lake. The village is coming under Tangi block of Khurda district in Odisha, 75 km from Bhubaneswar towards Berhampur with a huge marshland along the northern edge of the brackish lake.Its vast wetlands attract thousands of migratory birds, journey from as far different places of the world. Its wetland now host around 200 species counting more than 1.5 lakhs of birds in the peak season. it is believed that Mangalajodi was a harbor where all big ships used to halt during their trading spree in Odisha. This region has is a significant global waterfowl habitat and is declared as an Important Bird Area (IBA).
Best time to visit: Oct-Feb
District: Khordha (Khurda)
Elevation: 1.0m
Open Time: 10am-5pm
Popular Cuisine: Sea Food
Attractions: Beautiful and vast view of chilika lake, Nalabana Bird Sanctuary, Tara Tarini Temple, Mangalajodi, Satapada, Narayani Temple
Nearest Bus Stop: Chandpur Tangi
Nearest Railway Station: Kalupada Ghat and Mukteswar
Travel Options: Train, Bus, Taxi
Nearest town: Khurda
Distance from Bhubaneswar: 68 km