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Chilika Lake
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Location: Southwest of Puri, Orissa
Coverage Area: 1,100-sq-km
Main Attractions : Peach Coloured Flamingoes, Grey-Legged Geese &
Siberian Cranes
Best Time To Visit : September & Feb.
Chilika lake situated south-west of Puri a distance of 100km from
Bhubaneshwar. It covers an area of 1100 sq. km. is the largest salt &
fresh water lake in Asia. Chilika is also known as 'Honeymoon Island' and
'Breakfast Island'. It is a good picnic spot.
Flora and Fauna :
It attracts a large number of migratory birds, like the flamingo, teal,
bar headed goose, shoveller and white - bellied sea eagle. One can enjoy
boating, fishing with 150 variety of fishes. Bird lovers can enjoy by
visiting here in winter because migratory populations wing in from places
as far as Siberia. Chilika is easily accessible from both Bhubaneshwar and
Puri.Prominent fauna is Flamingo, teal, bar headed goose, shoveller and
white - bellied sea eagle. Gangetic dolphins.
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