How can I go from Puri to Chilika Lake?

You can take buses from puri towards berhampur to go to chilika. Else u can take passenger trains from puri towards berhampur, either get down at BLUGAON or CHILIKA. most express trains dont stop at chilika so get down at BALUGAON but in passenger trains u can get down near chilika.

Is Ola available in Puri?

Ola taxi is not available in Puri. You can get private taxi or Auto Rickshaw to roam in and around the city.

How long do you need at Chilika Lake?

Spend about 4 hours in Chilka. Target Puri between 4 to 4.30 pm. Evenings are less crowded at Jagannath temple, takes an hour. For the rest of the evening, spend at beach or explore nearby temple.

What is the best time to visit Chilika Lake?

October to March would be the best season to visit Chilka, because it is the time when the lake is visited by the migrating birds. Devotees and pilgrims come to Chilka in the month of January during Makar Mela (at the time of Makar Sankranti) to pay homage to the Goddess Kalijai.

Is there Uber in Puri?

We’ve made travelling between Bhubaneswar and Puri a whole lot simpler. Now you can just pull out your smartphone, request your ride, and an Uber will arrive at your doorstep, ready to take you to Puri.

How can I visit Chilika?

Road travel to Chilika Lake is accessible through National Highway 5 for travelers coming in from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The visitors reach Balugaon first through buses or private taxis and can then take an auto rickshaw or another taxi to Barkul or Rambha.

Which is the best time to visit Chilika Lake?

How do I plan a trip to Chilika?

How many days are enough to visit Puri?

A duration of 3-4 days is perfect to explore all attractions in Puri which would include a day for the jagannath temple, Puri beach, Konark temple and crafts museum; second day at the Chilika lake and nearby temples; third day at Pipli and other markets and another day to cover the rest of the beaches and temples.

Is Chilika open for tourists?

Now, the government will open Odisha for tourism with precautionary measures. A few days before, the Odisha government had also planned to start day-cruise services on five locations of the state, namely Chilika lake, Bhitarkanika mangroves, Hirakud Reservoir, River Mahanadi and Satkosia gorge.

Is Chilika Lake Worth?

The largest coastal lagoon in the country and the second largest in the world, Chilika Lake is special for more reasons than one, but hardly as popular among Indian tourists. It is a saltwater lagoon situated at the end of River Daya and hosts several migratory birds during winters, which is the best time to visit it.