Barkul

“Chilka Lake” at Orissa is a wonderful place of bio-diversity. This lake has been spreaded with around 1100 square kilometer area. You will find three different places for visit to Chilka Lake-

1.     Satpara

2.     Rombha

3.     Barkul.

Barkul is an excellent place to spend some days with small green hills and the Lake Chilka. You can roam on the lake with motor-boat. Visit the Kalijai, Kalijugeshwar, Honeymoon, Breakfast and many smaller islands. Various kinds of bird you will find in those islands in the winter.

Many authors have written about the morning of the Chilka. Truly, it is a sensational experience to visit Chilka at morning. You also found number of birds in the morning and evening.

Don’t forget to bargain before rent a motor-boat. The best time to visit here is November to March.

How to Reach:-

You can avail train from Howrah South Eastern Division. Get down at the Station Balugaon.

List of Trains from Howrah South Eastern Division:

•   Chennai Mail                 11:45 pm - 7:59 am
•   Falaknuma Express        7:25 am - 3:25 pm
•   East Coast Express       11:45 am - 9:34 pm
•   Jasawantpur Express     8:35 pm - 4:44 am

Place for Stay:-

The only place for staying here is “Panthonivas” of Orissa Tourism. Do advance booking for stay here at pick season that is November to March.

Kolkata Booking Office of Orissa Tourism:-

Orissa Tourism, Utkal Bhawan, 55 Lenin Sarani, Kolkata: 700013.

Phone Number: (033) - 2249-3653/ (033) - 2265-4556.