3N/4D Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest Tour

Discover the tidal heart of Bhitarkanika on this immersive 3N/4D Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest Tour, blending river journeys, wildlife encounters and quiet creekside evenings. Travel by forest-approved boats through crocodile-rich creeks, visit Dangmal’s interpretation centre and mangrove boardwalk, explore seasonal routes toward Gahirmatha, and walk guided forest trails. The 3N/4D Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest Tour balances relaxed pacing with rich natural history.

Day 1: Arrival in Bhadrak – Transfer to Bhitarkanika – Evening at the Creek Edge

Arrive in Bhadrak and meet our tour representative at the railway station. Transfer toward the Bhitarkanika entry belt via the river port of Chandbali, roughly 55 km and around 2 to 2.5 hours by road, or continue to the Gupti entry point depending on your chosen accommodation. Chandbali itself is a working river port and the traditional gateway to the mangroves. Check in at your nature camp or lodge near the entry gate. The rest of the day is deliberately unhurried — the park’s rhythm is set by tides and permits, not the clock, so settle in, walk the creek edge, and watch the light fall over the water. Overnight stay near Bhitarkanika.

Day 2: Full-Day Boat Safari – Dangmal, Crocodiles and Mangrove Creeks

The core day. After an early start, obtain the entry permit at the Khola or Gupti forest check gate and set out by forest-approved motorboat into the creek network. The narrower Khola creek runs closer and more jungly, giving the better chance of crocodiles resting on the banks a few feet from the boat; the broader Gupti route opens onto the grand river systems. The main destination is Dangmal, said to hold the highest concentration of wildlife, with its crocodile breeding centre, interpretation centre and mangrove walkway. Watch for saltwater crocodiles, spotted deer, wild boar, water monitor lizards, and the park’s celebrated birdlife, including several kingfisher species. Return by late afternoon before the light and the tide turn. Overnight stay near Bhitarkanika.

Day 3: Second Boat Outing or Gahirmatha Approach – Walking Trails

A choice of morning depending on season and interest: a second, quieter boat outing deeper into the creeks for birding and photography, or a boat toward the Gahirmatha coast — the mangrove-and-sea fringe near the world’s largest olive ridley turtle nesting ground, noting that the core nesting beach itself is a strictly protected marine sanctuary and not open for casual access. In the afternoon, take a guided mangrove walking trail where permitted, learning the forest at foot level rather than from the water. Overnight stay near Bhitarkanika.

Day 4: Bhitarkanika – Bhadrak Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer back to Bhadrak, around 55 km and 2 to 2.5 hours by road via Chandbali, in time for your onward train. Overnight journey onward.

Tour Highlights

Bhitarkanika mangrove creeks by forest-approved motorboat, saltwater crocodiles, Dangmal crocodile breeding and interpretation centre, mangrove boardwalk, kingfishers and estuarine birdlife, spotted deer and water monitors, Chandbali river port, optional Gahirmatha coastal approach, guided mangrove walking trail.

Tour Includes

• Ex. Lorem Airport/ Station
• Selected Category of Accommodation
• Stay in Double/ Triple Sharing AC Rooms
• Daily Breakfast at Accommodation
• AC Private Vehicles as per Pax
• All Sightseeing Mentioned in Itinerary
• All Transfers Mentioned in Itinerary

Tour Excludes

• 5% GST on Total Invoice Amount
• 3% Card Charges [If Applicable]
• Any Air Fare or Train Fare
• Any Entrance or Activities Fees
• Any Travel Insurance
• Any Contingency Expenses
• Whatever is Not Mentioned in Tour Includes

3N/4D Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest Tour Booking Price

Pricing Policy

1. All the prices can change without any notice due to fuel price hike, inflation, economy disruption.
2. All the prices mentioned are Per Person Rate, based upon minimum 2 Persons travelling together.
3. All the prices are not valid on long weekends, national holidays, blackout dates, any festival dates.
4. All the prices are based on base category double/ triple sharing bed room of the mentioned accommodations.
5. All the prices are based on Non AC accommodations in the hills & cold climate zones.
6. All the prices are based on AC accommodations in the plains & coastal zones.
7. All the prices given above are indicative & approximate, so price may exceed 10-15% during final quotation.
8. All the prices are based on Non-AC vehicles in the hills & cold climate zones.
9. All the prices will change with respect to the change in the number of Pax.
10. All the prices are valid as per the months mentioned above.
11. All the prices are valid for Residential Indian Citizens only.
12. The featured price mentioned in this tour is based on maximum number of pax.
13. No Tours can be arranged, booked or processed less than 72 Hours of Check-in Date
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Tour Customisation

1. This tour can be customised as per your requirement with an Adjustable Advance of INR.3,540.
2. Any tour customisation will come with upfront cost committment with short itinerary with 5% Deviation Maximum.
3. You can share your preferred accommodation, we will try to get the best deal for you and customise the tour.
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1. 50% Advance must be paid during Booking.
2. 50% Balance must be paid 21 days before Check-in Date.
3. 100% Payment must be made if the Check-in Date < 21 days.
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