Explore Chilika Lake's thriving Irrawaddy dolphins. Discover rare Gangetic species in Odisha rivers. Uncover crucial ...

While it’s tempting to keep hitting the snooze button when you hear your alarm buzzing at 5am during a beach holiday, I learned that it’s absolutely worth setting out before sunrise from Taj Puri to ...

Discover India’s most scenic locations where you can catch a glimpse of playful dolphins in their natural waters—perfect for ...

Odisha is home to 710 dolphins, the highest number of which are found in the Rajnagar forest division in the Kendrapara district, which includes the Bhitarkanika and Gahirmatha wildlife sanctuaries.

The Rajnagar Forest Division emerged as a key dolphin habitat, recording the highest population with 505 individuals. Chilika Lake, one of India's largest coastal lagoons, accounted for 174 ...

Berhampur/Kendrapada: The annual dolphin census across Odisha's coastal waters has recorded 710 dolphins, with significant numbers counted in Bhitarkanika and Chilika lake, forest officials ...

Visitors can also enjoy dolphin safaris. Chilika Lake, a brackish water lagoon in Odisha, is home to the Irrawaddy Dolphin.

five Bottle-nose dolphins and eight Spinner dolphins. Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon Chilika has recorded the highest 159 Irrawadi dolphins. It has also recorded 15 Humpback dolphins this ...