पुरी बीच की आच्छादित सौंदर्य का खोज: एक व्यापक गाइड (Discovering the Enchanting Beauty of Puri Beach: A Comprehensive Guide)

ओडिशा के भद्रक जिले के बारे में 30 रोचक तथ्य (30 interesting facts about bhadrak district of odisha)

 भारत का भद्रक जिला,ओडिशा

List of Sea Beach in Odisha

Odisha, with its extensive coastline along the Bay of Bengal, boasts several beautiful beaches. Here is a list of some notable sea beaches in Odisha:

List of Hotels in Puri, Odisha with their Minimum Price and Address

I can suggest a few popular hotels in Puri along with general information. Please note that prices can vary based on the time of year, availability, and other factors. It's recommended to check online travel agencies or contact the hotels directly for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Step-by-Step Guide: A Pilgrim's Journey to Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha

Introduction:

Embarking on a spiritual journey to the sacred Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, is a soul-stirring experience for pilgrims. This step-by-step guide provides comprehensive directions to help you reach this revered destination with ease and reverence.

Sambalpur

Sambalpur serves as the gateway to the bewitching western zone of Odisha, abounding in lush green forests, colorful wild-life, exquisite array of hills and waterfalls, folk songs and dances and a number of monuments. Sambalpur has its own contribution to the cultural diversity of our country.

Puri

One of the four celebrated religious centers of India, Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath needs no introduction. According to tradition Puri was once a thickly wooded hill inhabited by the Sabaras (Pre-Aryan and Pre-Dravidian tribes of the Austric linguistic family). The sunny beach at Puri is one of the finest in the world. Watching the sunrise in a symphony of colours is a wonderful experience. It is one of the most popular sea-side resorts where visitors from any part of the globe can comfortably relax.

Rourkela

Set in the lap of nature, Rourkela has come into prominence with the establishment of the first of the three public sector steel plants set up in India in 1955. Situated in the minerally rich belt of Orissa, Rourkela marked a new era in the Steel Industry of India being the only steel plant devoted primarily to the production of flat products and sheets. Rourkela serves as the most convenient base for visiting the places of interest in the district of Sundargarh.

Similipal

Thick and green forests, extensive grassy lands and meadows, cloud kissing peaks, precipitous and sparkling waterfalls, meandering rivers, roaring tigers and trumpeting tuskers, fleeing deer and flying squirrels, talking myna and dancing peacocks et al make Similipal a dreamland of Nature in the wilderness and an irresistible destination.

Bhitar Kanika

The world of nature is full of wonders sometimes tender, sometimes awe inspiring but all the time exciting. Some of them defy description and transcend perception. Such a land of rare and unmatched beauty is Bhitarkanika - a wonder in the wild. 

Widely acclaimed for its biodiversity in flora and fauna, it is the second largest compact mangrove ecosystem in India. It is also a Sanctuary and National Park. Extending over more than six hundred square kilometres, it is one of the very few evergreen repository of most luxuriant mangrove vegetation in the world. More than sixty varieties of mangrove plants are found here which provide home to a variety of rare and endangered species. The pneumatophores, better known as breathing roots, stand like sentries of the land. 

Bounded by rivers on the three sides and the sea on the fourth, Bhitarkanika is criss crossed by numerous creeks and canals which finally meet the sea and make the estuarine delta, the playground of the Bay of Bengal. When the tide enters, the forest floats and the water kisses the foliage. As it recedes, the multi layer mud flats on the banks of the creeks expose their bosom with fiddler crabs, mud skipper fish, little reptiles and the like. it's a sight to watch. 

This deltaic region comprises a couple of tiny islands formed by the meandering creeks. With Dangmal at the centre stage (the others being Ekakula, Habalikhati etc), Bhitarakanika is a natural habitat of a lot of wild creatures like Crocodiles, King Cobra, Pythons, Wild Pigs, Rhesus Monkey, Sambars, Spotted Deer etc. There. is a Crocodile Breeding Farm at Dangmal. The pride possession of this Farm is the White Crocodile Sankhua, a rare species in the World. 

 Map of Bhitarkanika & GahirmathaOver 170 species of resident and migratory birds of different hue enhance the beauty of the wild. Prominent among them are King Fisher, Open billed Storks, Sea Eagles, Kites, Sand Pipers, Darters, Whistling Teals, Sea Gulls, etc. The chirping of birds nesting at Baga Gahana is sure to leave an indelible impression in any body's mind. Watching the wildlife in their natural habitat while cruising through the creeks is a thrilling experience. A trek on the laid out routes will also be equally rewarding. 

Another amazing phenomenon of nature here is the visit of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles to Gahirmatha in lakhs twice every year between January and March to lay eggs en masse. 

An unexpected additional attraction is the remains of  9th century monument - a temple dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva and the other, a Shakti Shrine at Dangmal. 

Away from the blinding lights and deafening sound, Bhitarakanika is a different world altogether, a real retreat in the lap of nature. Once in here, the world outside will virtually disappear. Back in work place, the memory will haunt like a fairy tale. 

N.P. & WL.S - BhitarkanikaDistrict- KendraparaArea (sq. km) - 145.00Ideal season for visit - Round the year, movement inside the sanctuary through water routes.

Contact Officer
Rajnagar: 
D.O.F. Mangrove Forest Division(WL), Rajnagar
FAX/Phone: (06729) 272460(O), 272464(R)
Chandabali: 
Asst. Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)
Phone: (06786) 220072

 

Entry Points : 
Permission to visit Bhitarakanika can be obtained from Divisional Forest Officer, Rajnagar, PIN : 754225, Ph: (06729) 72460 or Assistant Conservator of Forests, Chandbali, Pin . 756133, Ph: (06786) 20372 on payment of prescribed fees.
Best season to visit - October to June.

Approach : Bhitarakanika can be approached only through water ways. Most convenient entry points being - 

• Dhamara (40 km from Jamujhadi and 92 km from Balasore) 
• Chandbali (60 km from Bhadrak and 190 km from Bhubaneswar) 
• Rajnagar (30 km from Kendrapara and 130 km from Bhubaneswar) 
• Gupti (25 km from Rajnagar) 

Motor boats are available on hire
Rajnagar to Dangmal - 3 hrs
Chandbali to Dangmal - 3 hrs
Dhamara to Dangmal – 4.5 hrs
Gupti to Dangmal - 1.5 hrs
Regular bus service are available to Chandbali and Rajnagar.

Nearest Rail head -

• Bhadrak (60 km from Chandbali) 
• Balasore (110 km from Chandbali) 
• Cuttack (110 km from Rajnagar) 
• Bhubaneswar (190 km from Chandbali and 130 km from Rajnagar) 

Nearest Airport - Bhubaneswar and Kolkata

ACCOMMODATION :

• Aranyanivas, Chandbali 
• Reservation : Tourist Officer, Balasore. Ph : (06782) 362048 
• Forest Lodge-Dangmal, Ekakula, Gupti and Habalikhati. 
• Reservation : Divisional, Forest Officer, Mangrove,,Forest,Division, Rajnagar. Dist: Kendrapada, PIN -754225 Ph.(06729), 72460.

• Nature Camp by Eastern Treasure (I) Tours Pvt. Ltd.
• The Nature Camp is set up inside the village, thus giving a Village life Experience along with the Wild Life adventure.
• Contact Details for booking of swiss tents:
• Block NO. 03, Aditya Tradings, Sri Ram Nagar, Bhubaneshwar
• 0674 2341578/655, 6533812
• 09437016054, 09337505022

 Excursion : A trip to Bhitrakanika is in itself a complete package. But if you like, you can visit a few more places around it.

• Ratnagiri-Lalitgiri-Udayagiri Buddhist Complex (100 km from Bhubaneswar) 
• The unique Beach at Chandipur where the sea vanishes twice a day (16 km from Balasore) .