Eco Retreat Bhitarkanika

Odisha Tourism organises ‘Eco Retreat Odisha’, a seasonal glamping event with facilities similar to star category hotel and resort, every year in different locations across the State.  An unexplored virgin beach inside a National Park. Throw in plush amenities and who wouldn’t want to escape from the humdrum of a busy monotonous life? This is Eco Retreat at Pentha Beach inside the Bhitarkanika National Park. Surrounded by a casuarina forest, Pentha Beach is absolutely breathtaking. The Bhitarkanika National Park is also a Ramsar Site and the wetlands house largest variety of mangrove species in India along with the largest number of saltwater crocodiles in the Indian sub-continent, monitor lizards, eight varieties of kingfisher, has one of the largest heronry in India and acts as a feeding ground for migratory birds during winter. Do not miss the opportunity of going on a boat safari along the creeks of Bhitarkanika to spot this exquisite wildlife. Visit the Bhitarkanika sanctuary as well as the crocodile breeding centre. Go on a trip to the nearby turtle sanctuary at Gahirmatha Beach where the lovely Olive Ridley turtles come to nest every year. Other activities on offer here include rifle shooting, archery, zorbing, cycling, cultural performances, etc.