Chilika Satapada Dolphin Habitat - Boat tour agency in Bankijala - Puri, India

Chilika Lake is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia and second largest coastal lagoon in the world, spread over the Puri, Khordha and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 square kilometres. Wikipedia

Need to travel more than 1 hour boat ride to witness this beautiful sight. You would be lucky enough if you get a glance of the dolphins. I had a glance around 4 to 5 times. And it was exciting and loving and worth every penny. Must visit if you visit Odisha as your travel trip.

Best place to see the Irrawaddy dolphins in the Odisha state of India. Please visit once while you are visiting Jagannath Puri Dham Darshan.

Please make sure that you visit the last spot Satpada. There are too many boards leading to dolphin habitat but this place is govt run. We took 3hr boat ride which includes dolphin habitat view with two other island visit. Great experience and you will surely spot Dolphins. Near to the ticket counter there is a very good restaurant by name AC Star restaurant which is very clean and serves great sea food.

Located at a distance of 48 KM from temple town of Puri. The main attraction at Satapada is its Chilika boating and Dolphin watch. Tourist come to Satapada for a boat ride in Chilika lake and to watch Dolphins. I feel the boats lacks safety measures. 3 Life Jackets are sanctioned for each boat and the boatmen never encourage passenger to wear it.

Tourist comes to Satapada for a boat ride in Chilka lake and to watch Dolphins. . It is around 48 Kms from Puri. Bus and other vehicles are easily available on reserve and share basis. I feel the boats lack safety measures. 3 Life Jackets are sanctioned for each boat and the boatmen never encourage passenger to wear it. So it does only depend upon guide of our luck. There are two packages 3500/- with 3 spot (4 hours) and 3000/- 2 spot (2hr 30min) both packages have dolphin view point. There are many birds in this water. Lovely weather and nice place.

No dolphin just waste of money don't come here took 3 hours and can't even see anything their sellers were also selling fake things disappointed

No dolphins, no original moti, it's a scam. Poor govt looting for money. No red crabs. Only water for 4550. Is it not called white collar robbery. will never suggest anyone to visit this place.