Jungle & Wildlife Escape (5N/6D)

Day 01: Arrival in Bhubaneswar – Satkosia

Welcome to Bhubaneswar. Upon arrival at Biju Patnaik International Airport / railway station, proceed to Satkosia Tiger Reserve, one of Odisha’s most scenic wildlife regions along the Mahanadi Gorge. Check in to your eco camp / jungle resort. Evening at leisure amidst forest surroundings. Overnight stay in Satkosia

Day 02: Satkosia Jungle Experience

After breakfast, enjoy a day immersed in the wilderness of Satkosia. Sightseeing & Activities include:

• Jeep safari through the forested buffer zone

• Boat ride on the Mahanadi River through the spectacular Satkosia Gorge

• Birdwatching and crocodile spotting along the riverbanks

• Nature trails and guided jungle walk

Return to camp by evening. Overnight stay in Satkosia.

Day 03: Satkosia – Bhitarkanika

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha’s famed mangrove wilderness, often called the “Mini Amazon of India.” Check in to eco camp / nature retreat. Evening at leisure by the mangrove creek. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika

Day 04: Bhitarkanika Mangrove Safari

After breakfast, proceed for a full-day boat safari through the mangrove ecosystem. Sightseeing & Activities include:

• Boat safari through creeks and canals of Bhitarkanika

• Spot estuarine crocodiles basking along the mangroves

• Visit Dangmal Crocodile Interpretation Centre

• Birdwatching in one of India’s richest wetland ecosystems

• Short guided nature trail through the forest zone

Return to camp by evening. Overnight stay in Bhitarkanika

Day 05: Bhitarkanika – Similipal

After breakfast, check out and proceed towards Similipal National Park, one of India’s largest tiger reserves and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Check in to forest lodge / eco resort. Evening at leisure in the wilderness. Overnight stay in Similipal

Day 06: Similipal Safari – Departure

Start early for a jungle safari through Similipal’s dense sal forests. Sightseeing & Activities include:

• Jeep safari through the Similipal forest zone

• Spot wildlife in their natural habitat

• Visit scenic waterfalls like Barehipani / Joranda (subject to route and season)

• Birdwatching and nature photography

Later, proceed to Bhubaneswar / Balasore for your onward journey. Similipal is best visited from November to April; core safari access is seasonal and typically closes during monsoon.