Chilika Lake - 7 best Scenic Islands

Chilika Lake is India's largest & world's 2nd largest coastal Lagoon. Many Islands is at Chilika Lake and every day thousands of people come to this place for its natural view.

Island near Chilika Lake:-

1. Nalabana Island/Nalabana Bird Sanctuary:-

Island is the heart of Chilika Lake which is famous for its bird Sanctuary. This place is very famous during the time of winter/Monsoon season. Nalabana Island is covered nearly around 15.53 km area which is a small island connected to the Bay of Bengal. Above 9 lakhs & 147 species of birds from other countries & other region come to this place for a visit this Sanctuary.

2. Breakfast Island:-

Breakfast Island is a beautiful Island situated in Chilika Lake. It is 16 km far from Balugaon Railway Station. As history says the Breakfast Island was built by "Thomas Snodgrass" in 1791 later he used this Island for his important meeting. King of Ganjam also used this place for his breakfast when he was arriving here with his queen. This place is now maintained by the government of Odisha.

• If you want to stay near this place then Swosti Resort is the best option for you from where you can travel all around the Chilika Lake.

3. Honeymoon Island:-

Honeymoon Island is one of the most beautiful and Romantic Island in Chilika Lake. It is near the Sanakuda Island and 11 km away from Rambha bay. King of Ganjam and Queen has spent some beautiful memories of his Honeymoon at this place. You will find varieties of birds and wild buffalo also at this place. It is also known as Barakuda Island.

4. Birds Island:-

This Island is a very attractive spot for visitors who come here to see species of birds. Rare types of white rock are nestled here so this place was looking more beautiful. Numerous species of birds descend to this place so this place is known as Birds Island. This rock has become white due to the falling of Folic acid. This island is very near to Rambha bay which is located at a distance of 4 km. You will get Motorboat from Rambha to visit this place.

5. Rajhans Island:-

Rajhans Island is situated on the Chilika Island. It is a small island which is full of forest and covered with mountains. This island is named after the beautiful bird “Rajhans”. This place is full of sand beach, crabs, Dolphins. The natural view of this island is very beautiful and many visitors from outside come across this area to taste the Seafood and stay here for a long time. One can come to this place from Satapada to Rajhans through a motorboat. It is 48 km far from Puri district.

6. Kalijai Island:-

If you are planning for Chilika Lake and feel religious connect with its surrounding then don't forget to go to Kalijai Island. Makar Sankranti is the best time to visit Kalijai Island.

History of Kalijai Island:-

According to history says, A girl named Jaai was going to her husband house after getting married but due to the cyclone the boat getting capsized in the Chilika lake so after that incident, the local people worshiped as Maa Kalijai. This place is more famous due to its natural beauty and it is the largest coastal lagoon in India & 2^nd largest lagoon in the World. 

7. Satapada Island:-

Satapada Island is the most beautiful Island is in Chilika Lake. Satapada Island is located in the south-eastern part of the Chilika lagoon & it is about 50 km from Puri district and near to Brahmagiri Tehsil.

Satapada Island is famous for its “Dolphin Point”. Sunrise & sunset view is very much famous on Satapada Island. Majorly 4 types of Dolphin seen at this place Irrawaddy Dolphin, Common Dolphin, Bottle Nose Dolphin, White Nose Dolphin.

People from all over India come to this place only for its natural view & Dolphin Point.

 How to reach:-

Nearest Airport - Bhubaneswar Airport 
Nearest Railway Station - Balugaon Railway station
You can go by bus or you can hire Taxi from Bhubaneswar also.

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