Bhubaneshwar to Bhitarkanika Mangroves Forest & Similipal Tiger Reserve Tour
Bhubaneshwar to Bhitarkanika Mangroves Forest & Similipal Tiger Reserve Tour
Bhubaneshwar to Bhitarkanika Mangroves Forest & Similipal Tiger Reserve Tour
4 Days Starting and ending in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Visiting: Bhubaneswar, Bhitarkanika national Park, boat service (khola), Similipal Tiger Reserve, Simlipal National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AGORA584
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Halal, Jain
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Eco Conscious, Photography, Religion and Spiritual, Ruins-Archaeology, Volunteering Tours
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Embark on a thrilling private tour from Bhubaneswar to the enchanting Bhitarkanika Mangroves Forest and Similipal Tiger Reserve. Explore the ancient Buddhist sites of Ratnagiri, Udaigiri, and Lalitgiri en route to Bhitarakanika, a paradise for adventure enthusiasts and home to Olive Ridley turtles. Witness the captivating mangrove habitat, spot estuarine crocodiles, and visit the Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary. Continue to Similipal Tiger Reserve for a jeep safari, encountering majestic tigers, leopards, and diverse wildlife amidst stunning landscapes. Conclude your tour with cherished memories of nature's wonders.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Bhubaneswar - Bhitarakanika National Park (200Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)
Location: Bhubaneswar, Bhitarkanika national Park, boat service (khola)
Accommodation: Lodge, Resort, LodgeResort
Meals Included: Dinner
Pick up from your hotel and drive to Bhitarakanika via visiting Ratnagiri, Udaigiri & Lalitgiri excavated Buddhist Sites filled with many Stupas cut out from rock and ancient monastery. Arrive Bhitarakanika check in at Jungle Cottage/ Tent. Bhitarkanika is an adventurist's paradise and a breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. The second largest mangrove forest of the country, it was declared a sanctuary in 1975, in order to protect the estuarine crocodile and the turtles in their rare mangrove habitat. Other residents of the sanctuary include water monitor lizards and king cobras. Dinner overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.
Day 2 : Bhitarakanika National Park - Similipal Tiger Reserve (200Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)
Location: Similipal Tiger Reserve, Bhitarkanika national Park, boat service (khola)
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast ready to explore the land of crocodiles in their own Mangrove habitat. Boat safari in Mangrove forest, enjoy the serpentine creeks, watch out for birds, particularly different varieties of Kingfisher. Keep looking for estuarine crocodiles basking in the sun. Also visit Bagagahan Bird Sanctuary, climb to watch tower, look for Pelican & different varieties of Storks. Visit Crocodile museum at Dangamal. Later drive to Similipal National Park a tiger reserve and check in at Jungle Cottage/ Tent. Dinner overnight at Jungle Cottage/ Tent.
Day 3 : Similipal Tiger Reserve
Location: Simlipal National Park
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast Jeep safari in Similipal Tiger Reserve. Simiipal is endowed with high peaks like Khairiburu, Maghasini and rocky cliffs like Ganapati facing the frost-valleys in Devasthali. Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of red silk cotton trees growing in the area. The biodiversity of the land scape with high degree of endemism is the striking feature of the sanctuary. It harbours Tiger, Leopard, Sloth bear, Elephant, Gaur and other important major faunal species. Similipal is the only home for the unique melanistic tiger in the world. There are 55 species of mammals, 361 species of birds, 62 species of reptiles, 21 species of amphibians, with many species of invertebrate are present in the landscape.
Rest time free and easy to relax and personal activities. DinnerOvernight at guest house/ homestay.
Day 4 : Similipal Tiger Reserve - Bhubaneshwar (200Kms/ 4Hrs Approx)
Location: Bhubaneswar
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel, drive to Bhubaneshwar. Directly transfer to airport to board evening flight for onward destination.
What's Included
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1 Jeep safari in Similipal Tiger Reserve
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1 Boat Safari in Bhitarakanika National Park
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Bottled water
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Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program.
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Breakfast
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Applicable GST (government taxes).
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Private English speaking guide in each cities on sightseeing days.
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Dinner
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3 Nights accommodation in below mentioned hotels or similar
Mix 3 & 4-Star hotels
What's Not Included
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
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Any air fare
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Or anything not mentioned above.
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Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, EURO, GBP, JPY, CNY, RMB, SGD, CAD, AUD are accepted at most of the tourist shops. These currencies can easily be changed into local currency INR from money changer at the airport, in cities, and at hotels.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes. Please check same on your international ticket
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Free Date Changes
Agora Voyages allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Agora Voyages allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform agora voyages, 30 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Agora Voyages requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 15 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of agora voyages charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Standard Operating Protocol issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GOI
Face masks provided for travelers.Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff.Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.Regular temperature checks for staff.Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.Gear/equipment sanitized between use.