Marshland Birding Boat Safari
3 hours | Easy | Country boat with local birding guide
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Where to visit in Mangalajodi?
Odisha, India
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Mangalajodi is an eco-tourism village situated on the northern edge of Chilika Lake in Khordha district, Odisha. Once infamous as a major poaching hub for migratory birds, the village has undergone a historic transformation, with former poachers now serving as active conservationists. It is a premier birdwatching destination, hosting over 150 species of resident and migratory waterbirds during winter in its freshwater marshlands.
Mangalajodi is an eco-tourism village situated on the northern edge of Chilika Lake in Khordha district, Odisha. Once infamous as a major poachi...
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Village Conservation walk
1 hour | Easy | Interact with former poachers
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It is the ultimate destination for birdwatchers and conservation enthusiasts, offering quiet country boat cruises through marshland channels for close encounters with migratory birds.
Best time
November to February
How to reach
From Bhubaneswar, drive south along NH16 to Tangi, then take the village road to Mangalajodi.
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