Mangalajodi Ecotourism gives you a chance of being with Mother Nature without harming her. It is known to be one of its kinds whose protection consists of sustainable lifestyle. Its main aim is to inspire and spread knowledge to different communities about the need, value and benefits of an Ecosystem.
Mangalajodi known as “The Bird’s Paradise” and hosts over 3,00,000 birds in its marshy water especially in winters.
BIRDS FOUND IN MANGALAJODI
- Whistling-Duck
- Ruddy Shelduck
- Garganey
- Little Grebe
- Northern Shoveler
- Knob-billed Duck
- Watercock
- Bronzw-Winged Jacana
- Golden-Plover and many more beautiful birds.
Apart from birds it also has a variety of fish species like Illisha, Bhetki, Kanna, Khainga, Kokill, Rice fish, Climbing perch, Puffer fish, Glass fish, Pipe fish, Mud fish, etc.
It also offers a lot of relaxing activities such as Birdwatching, Boating, Food on Boat, Sightseeing, and Photography etc.
How to Reach-
By Road: It is approx 75kms from Bhubaneswar en route to Chennai on NH-5.
By Rail: Nearest Railway Station are Muktetashwar Railway Station and Kalupada Ghat.
By Air: Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar Airport.