Tour Start: Cuttack , Tour End: Bhadrak
Day 1: (Day of Arrival):
Meals: Lunch, Evening Hi-Tea, Dinner
Activity: Habalikhati Transfer
- 5:30 – 6:00 AM: Pick up from Cuttack Railway Station and proceed towards Gupti forest check post of Bhitarkanika. Breakfast on the way (on a direct payment basis).
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM: Arrival at Gupti Forest check post.
- 10:00 AM: Start boating from Gupti Forest jetty and head towards Habalikhati. Enjoy the creeks and river views. Disembark at Habalikhati Jetty and walk through a beautiful jungle trail (3 kilometers).
- Check-in: Habalikhati Nature Camp.
- 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Lunch (local cuisine) at the Dining Hall.
- 2:00 – 6:00 PM: Enjoy the sea beach. You might witness the mass nesting (Arribada) of Olive Ridley sea turtles if you are lucky.
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Evening Hi-Tea at the Dining Hall.
- 8:00 – 9:00 PM: Dinner at the Dining Hall.
Day 2: (Habalikhati – Bhitarkanika):
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Hi-Tea, Dinner
Activity: Visit Bhitarkanika Forest Block & Dangmal
- Morning: Explore the sea beach.
- 7:00 – 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the Dining Hall.
- 9:00 AM: Check out from Habalikhati Nature Camp and move towards Bhitarkanika. Disembark at Bhitarkanika Forest Block. Enjoy a jungle trail and visit old temples, the lotus pond, Hunting Tower, and Watch Tower.
- Transfer to Dangmal Crocodile Project area: Visit the Mangrove Nursery, Crocodile Hatchery, Nature Interpreter Centre (Museum), and the newly built Skywalk.
- 3:00 PM: Arrive at the resort in Bhitarkanika and check in after a warm welcome.
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM: Lunch (local cuisine) at the Dining Hall.
- 4:00 – 6:00 PM: Rest or participate in recreational activities at the resort. Watch the beautiful sunset over the Brahmani River.
- 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Evening Hi-Tea at the Dining Hall.
- 7:00 – 8:00 PM: Bonfire available on request (except during the rainy season and windy conditions).
- 8:30 – 9:30 PM: Dinner at the Dining Hall.
Day 3: (Departure):
Meals: Breakfast
Activity: Village Visit
- 6:00 – 6:30 AM: Morning Tea at the Dining Hall.
- 7:00 – 8:00 AM: Breakfast at the Dining Hall.
- 8:00 – 11:00 AM: Visit a nearby village.
- 11:00 AM: Checkout from the resort and travel to Bhadrak for your return or onward journey.
Please Note: Wildlife sightings in the forest are natural phenomena and cannot be guaranteed.
Important: Maintain the originality of the experience.
Enjoy your trip!