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Orissa About Orissa Places to Visit   Bhitar Kanika National Park   Best time to visit Getting there Where to stay Contact The 650 sq km Bhitar Kanika National Park, located in a secluded mangrove area on the delta of the river Brahmahani in the Baleshwar district of the state of Orissa, is one of the few marine parks in India. Once the preserve of the royal family of Raj Kanika, the park was established to protect the saltwater crocodile and other marine inhabitants of the region. It has been given the special status of "Crocodile Sanctuary" and a saltwater crocodile-breeding centre has been established here by the Orissa Government. Best Time to Visit November to February. The temperature varies between a maximum of 34°C in summer (March to May) to a minimum of 13°C in winter, with a distinct drop in November. Getting There By Air The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar (190 km). Bhubaneswar is well connected to the rest of India. By Rail The nearest railhead is at Bhadrak (77 km), which is connected to Bhubaneswar, Calcutta, and many other places. By Road The nearest town is Chandabali (35 km). There are many buses between Chandabali and Kolkata, which is a 14 hour drive away. An extensive road network connects Chandabali with the rest of Orissa. By Ferry A ferry takes one and a half hours to reach Nalitapatia from Chandabali. Where to Stay Forest rest houses are available at Dangmal, Ekabula and Gupti, but they do not offer food and other civic amenities. Advance booking needs to be made for accommodation in the rest houses due to their limited availability. Contact For more information on Bhitar Kanika, contact Divisional Forest Officer Chandabali District Bhadrak Orissa Or Chief Wildlife Warden Government of Orissa Bhubaneswar