Nalbana Bird Sanctuary, Bird sanctuary in Chilika Lake, India
Located within Asia's largest lagoon, Nalbana Bird Sanctuary spans 15.53 square kilometers of marshland that welcomes over one million migratory birds annually.
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 established protection for this area, which was later formally designated as a bird sanctuary in 1987.
Residents of Odisha named this location Nalbana, meaning weed-covered island in the Odia language, reflecting its natural vegetation characteristics.
The sanctuary opens daily from 6 AM to 6 PM without entry fees, and visitors can reach it through Bhubaneswar airport followed by boat transportation.
During monsoon season, the entire sanctuary submerges underwater, only to resurface when water levels decrease, creating an ever-changing natural environment.
GPS coordinates: 19.69417,85.30667
Latest update: March 22, 2025 02:55
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