Bhitarkanika National Park

Plot No. 98, Madhusudan Nagar Bhubaneswar - 751001, Odisha, India

Bhitarkanika National Park, a nature s paradise is an exquisite biodiversity combined with beautiful terrains and a Mangrove dominated ecosystem of Odisha (Orissa) . The spectacular wildlife, birds and vegetation makes Bhitarkanika one of the most amazing wildlife sanctuaries in India. Located in the estuarine region of Brahmani- Baitrani in the state of Odisha (Orissa) the sanctuary continues to attract tourists all through the year.

Mangroves are spread all over the entire 625 km area of the Sanctuary including the wet and the marshy lands. The sanctuary has 55 different varieties of mangroves which are used as nesting ground by the migratory birds coming from Central Asia and Europe. Teak, Salaia, Bamboo, Hair, Babul, Zizphus, Kauriculata, Palas are the other significant flora of the region.

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