Being a place of religious significance, Puri attracts a lot of tourists from all over the country and world. However, apart from the abode of lord Jagannath, Puri has been blessed with a neighborhood, which is simply incredible and holds heart-captivating natural beauty and charm. If someone decide to visit Puri, then they must certainly visit the natural marvels present near Puri, to make their pilgrimage complete by getting lapped not just by the divinity but purity and serenity of nature as well.
Located at about 50 km from the pious town of Puri, the “Satpada” town, the coalescence of the Chillka Lake and the Bay of Bengal gives its beholders a spectacle that is an assuagement to their chaos driven eyes and souls.
The serene purlieu of beryl waters is the home for famous Irrawady Dolphins. One can easily spot the dolphins swimming with the ripples of waves which are quite an amusement to the nature lovers.
Satpada – a home to Dolphins and Winter Migratory Birds
Being sea-swathed Satpada offers great opportunities for activities like kayaking, canoeing and boating. After a two hour boat ride, at about 18 km from this watery wonder lays another spectacular island known as Rajahamsa Islands which is no less than a treasure in itself. The pearls of islands are just two hours boat ride from Satapada. The island is named after Raja Hamsa. While travelling through the grooves of casuarinas trees, one can locate ramshackle shops. The aroma of freshly netted fish, crabs, shrimps and prawns will arouse the temptation. And at last you would be enticed with most gorgeous and alluring beach. The island of Royal Swan holds the entwining of sand, sun and azure waters.
The winters at Satpada are marked with beauty of exotic bird species for which the Chilika Lagoon is stopover destination of their annual winter migration period.
There are several other places nearby which add to the expedition extravaganza.
Reaching Satapada
The nearest railway station is Puri, and perhaps the best place to stay also for your excursion. Satapada is quite easily accessible from Puri and this also offers an opportunity to explore the nearby areas like Konark, Chilika Lake, Raghurajpur Village and some beautiful beaches near Puri. The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation caters a three hour long tour of the lake along with the Dolphin Motorboat Association which caters for Dolphin sighting and other excursions.
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