Bhitarkanika Forest Rest House - Kendrapara

Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Comfortable accommodation, ambience was excellent, service was great and the staff were very pleasant. Highly recommended.

Do not travel to forest guest house between month of August and October. If you are planning to book a noon A/C room the electricity is bad and you have to sleep without fan and with wild mosquitos. Even if there is a Generator but the officials won't operate it and they will ask for money to operate it. Do not book 4 bed non A/C room. If you are hiring a boat they won't give you a receipt for it and will charge you 2500 or move against the 100 rupees written in the site.

A must visit Nature and wild animals at its best..

 BHITARKANIKA ACCOMMODATION HOME BHITARKANIKA ACCOMMODATION  TOSHALI SANDS RESORT, PURI Toshali Sands Resorts: If you plan to be a spectator at the holy shrine and discover a spiritual aspect thereby visiting the lovely beaches then Toshali Sands Resort will be your ideal stay. Situated by the Balukhanda Reserve Forest, the resort is a perfect combination of affordability and luxury. Owing to its mesmerizing interior, wide rooms and perfect location, our resort continues to be the top destination for those who plan to visit Puri and adjacent attractions in Odisha. Just a few hours’ drive from the famous Bhitarkanika National Park, Toshali Sands Resort has all that lined up for you to make your trip more magnificent. So what are you waiting for your trip to Odisha can’t get more marvelous???

The caretakers were attentive to our needs and the rooms were clean and well-sized for a short stay in the park. It's located very close to the jetty, so moving around the NP is pretty easy.

Nice place you must visit once..!

Well maintained guest house with all amenities available such as bed, geyser, drinking water and wardrobes.

Bhitarkanika National Park is a large national park in northeast Kendrapara district in Odisha in eastern India. It was designated on 16 September 1998 and obtained the status of a Ramsar site on 19 August 2002. The area is also been designated as second Ramsar site of the State. It is surrounded by Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary. Gahirmatha Beach and Marine Sanctuary are to the east, separating swamp region and mangroves from the Bay of Bengal. The national park and wildlife sanctuary is inundated by the rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Dhamra, Pathsala. It hosts many mangrove species, and is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India.It is a very good place to sight the giant Salt Water Crocodile, some growing to 23 feet in length, along with other reptiles like the Water Monitor Lizard and the King Cobra. Spotted deers and wild boars are abundant in the park and can be spotted at all the major locations. Eight varieties of Kingfishers are found here and can be spotted along the many creeks and riverines within the park. The boat ride from Khola to Dangmal or vice versa is highly recommended. Khola is one of the gateways into the park. This is along an artificial creek and it passes through dense mangrove forest providing a glimpse into the estuarine ecosystem and its wealth of fauna. The best time to travel through this creek is early morning or before sunset.Bhitarkanika has a very rich historical and cultural past. It used to be the hunting grounds of the erstwhile King of Kanika . The hunting towers and artificial watering holes can be seen at many places including Bhitarkanika trail and at Dangmal. It is also the home of medieval Hindu temples which can be found dotted throughout the sanctuary. But the major attraction remains the wildlife wealth.