![Chilika lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km2. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the world[3][4][dubious – discuss] after The New Caledonian barrier reef in New Caledonia.
It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. The lake is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals.
The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher–folk living in 132 villages on the shore and islands.
The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Birds from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalayas come here. These birds travel great distances; migratory birds probably follow much longer routes than the straight lines, possibly up to 12,000 km, to reach Chilika Lake.
In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
According to a survey, 45 percent of the birds are terrestrial in nature, 32 percent are waterfowl, and 23 percent are waders. The lagoon is also home to 14 types of raptors. Around 152 rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphins have also been reported. Plus, the lagoon supports about 37 species of reptiles and amphibians.
The highly productive chilika lagoon eco-system with its rich fishery resources sustains the livelihood for many fisher men who live in and near the Lagoon. The water spread area of the Lagoon ranges between 1165 and 906 km2 during the monsoon and summer respectively. A 32 km long, narrow, outer channel connects the lagoon to the Bay of Bengal, near the village Motto. More recently a new mouth has been opened by CDA which has brought a new lease of life to the lagoon.
Microalgae, marine seaweeds, sea grasses, fishes and crabs also flourish in the brackish water of the Chilika Lagoon. Especially the recovery of sea grass beds in recent years is a welcoming trend which may eventually result in re-colorizations of endangered dugongs.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562261891/1e8fd9af-7b1f-490e-95b1-2f9fb2318e30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1920&h=480&q=medium)
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Swosti Chilika Resort
Odia-Alapur, At-po - Pathara Chatrapur Orissa
26.61 km from Chilika Lake
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chatrapur. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
SAMUDRA RESORTS AND SPA
Harachandi Rd Brahmagiri OR
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
33.06 km from Chilika Lake
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa.
On private beach
Pool
Sterling Puri
Plot 255/2 & 255/3, Sipasarubali Village Brahmagiri Odisha
42.15 km from Chilika Lake
The price is CA $106 per night
CA $106
CA $112 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
Hello by Ananya
Nabakalebara Rd Brahmagiri Odisha
42.38 km from Chilika Lake
Stay at this hotel in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
Puri Hotel Manjulata Residency
Kalinga Vihar,near Mata Matha Baliapanda Brahmagiri OD
Free cancellation
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42.51 km from Chilika Lake
Stay at this hotel in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
Taj Puri Resort & Spa, Odisha
PLOT NO. 545/I546, SIPASURBALI Brahmagiri
42.56 km from Chilika Lake
The price is CA $243 per night
CA $243
CA $287 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
Hotel MJR - Free Pickup and Drop Temple, Sea Beach & Puri Railway Station
Plot.No.291, Near Mata Matha, Baliapanda Brahmagiri Odisha
43 km from Chilika Lake
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
Swosti Premium Beach Resorts Puri
New Marine Drive Rd, Sipasarubali Brahmagiri Odisha
43.44 km from Chilika Lake
The price is CA $155 per night
CA $155
CA $182 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
Hotel Empires Puri
Balia Panda,Sea Beach Brahmagiri ODISHA
43.57 km from Chilika Lake
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
Fortune Beachfront, Puri - Member ITC Hotels' Group
Sipasartubali Baliapanda Brahmagiri Odisha
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
43.7 km from Chilika Lake
The price is CA $192 per night
CA $192
CA $226 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
Pool
Spa
Hotel Niladri Premium
Baliapanda Rd Brahmagiri OR
43.95 km from Chilika Lake
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Brahmagiri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Narendra Sagar are located nearby.
MAYFAIR Heritage, Puri
Chakratirtha Road Puri Orissa
47.67 km from Chilika Lake
The price is CA $166 per night
CA $166
CA $197 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Puri. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Jagannath Temple and Sudarshan Crafts Museum are located nearby.
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Accommodation | 530 hotels |
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Lowest Price | CA $112 |
Highest Price | CA $287 |
Popular hotels | Swosti Chilika Resort, SAMUDRA RESORTS AND SPA, Sterling Puri, Taj Puri Resort & Spa, Odisha, Swosti Premium Beach Resorts Puri, Hello by Ananya , Fortune Beachfront, Puri - Member ITC Hotels' Group, Puri Hotel Manjulata Residency, MAYFAIR Heritage, Puri, Hotel MJR - Free Pickup and Drop Temple, Sea Beach & Puri Railway Station, Hotel Empires Puri, Hotel Niladri Premium |
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Taj Puri Resort & Spa, Odisha
5 out of 5
Posted 2 months ago
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"Nice view, very clean, staff was very polite. All the amenities were there. Nice clean beach. I believe you can not ask for more for the price one paid. Dry very good facility."
A verified traveller from Syracuse stayed at Taj Puri Resort & Spa, Odisha
