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"The blue lagoon - India's biggest inland lake Birds' paradise"
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| It is the largest inland lake in the country spreading over 1100 square kilometers. The Chikika is a paragon of Nature's beauty. This hills inside the lake namely Deepamundia, Kalijugeswar, Ghantasalia, soleri, bhaleri and Jatiya create a beautiful scenery during the period of sunrise and sunset. Dotted with many emerald green islands with colorful names such as honeymoon island and breakfast island, Chilika is the home to a rich variety of aquatic fauna. it is also the sanctuary and winter resort for migratory birds, some coming from as far as Saiberia. The Nalabana island or the island of reeds is the only identified bird sanctuary of Orissa. The populous Parikud and Maluda island and the rocky island of goddess Kalijai attract pilgrims and most visitors round the year. |
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| The lake is natural aquarium of about 160 varieties of fish. Chilika is home to about 150 species of birds. One third of which are permanents and the remaining two thirds migrants. in the winter season from December to March Siberian cranes, flamingos come from the Persian gulf, pelicans from the north. |
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| One can persuade the local fisher folk to take him on one of their native wooden boats. Satapada is another retreat in the bosom of the nature of Chilika lake. The thrilling sight of dolphins round the year and abundance of migratory and resident birds in winter make Saptapada a preferred place for a tryst with nature. |
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