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Chilika & Rambha Coast

Chilika & Rambha Coast

beach · Odisha

Where Asia's largest brackish lagoon, Chilika, meets the sea, this coast is famed for Irrawaddy dolphins, vast migratory birdlife and empty island beaches.

State
Odisha
Type
Beach
Best season
Winter
Things to do
2+

Where Asia's largest brackish lagoon, Chilika, meets the sea, this coast is famed for Irrawaddy dolphins, vast migratory birdlife and empty island beaches. The best months to visit are roughly November to February, when seas are calm and skies are clear; the monsoon (June to September) brings rough water and many beach shacks shut. Plan water sports and swimming for the dry winter window.

When to go

November to February is the beach season here; the June–September monsoon brings rough seas and most shacks come down.

Why visit

Asia's largest coastal lagoon, with dolphins, migratory birds and quiet island shores.

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Irrawaddy Dolphin Safari

Irrawaddy Dolphin Safari

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Nalabana Bird Sanctuary

Nalabana Bird Sanctuary

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