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Chilika Dolphin Tour (Satapada)

Tour Overview

Unwind at Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon. Located 110 Kms from Bhubaneswar, Satapada is the ultimate ecotourism spot inside the lagoon. The destination is highly famous for the Irrawaddy Dolphin Sanctuary. Board private motor boats, glide along the ripples to spot dolphins surfacing, view migratory birds, and visit the gorgeous Sea Mouth point where Chilika lagoon meets the Bay of Bengal.

Duration 1 Day (10 to 12 Hours)
Price ₹3,500 / Vehicle
Destinations Satapada, Sea Mouth, Dolphin Spot

Day Sightseeing Schedule

07:30 AM: Pickup & Drive to Satapada

Our driver collects you from your location in Bhubaneswar. Travel on the NH-316 highway route heading to Satapada (110 Kms). En-route enjoy roadside landscapes of coconut fields and village layouts, stopping for breakfast.

10:30 AM: Private Boating & Dolphin Spotting

Arrive at OTDC Satapada Jetty. Board a registered private motorboat. Cruise for 2 to 3 hours. Spot Irrawaddy dolphins splashing, watch crabs on the sandbars, and visit the ocean mouth meeting point where Chilika merges with the Bay of Bengal.

01:30 PM: Seafood Lunch & Alarnatha Visit

Relish fresh Chilika crabs, fried prawns, and traditional Odia dishes at a local lake-view restaurant. Post lunch, visit the historical Alarnatha Temple in Brahmagiri (highly famous during Puri Anavasara weeks). Drive back to Bhubaneswar for evening drop-off.

Inclusions

  • AC Cab for complete outstation route
  • Driver allowance, fuel, toll taxes
  • Parking charges at Satapada jetty
  • GST & booking charges

Exclusions

  • Boating ticket rates (must be paid at jetty counters)
  • Meals, snacks, and water bottles
  • Personal tour guide charges
  • Entry tickets to historical temples

Vehicle Details

Standard cab options: Swift Dzire Sedan (flat rate ₹3,500), Toyota Etios (flat rate ₹3,700), or Innova Crysta SUV (flat rate ₹4,800). For large tour groups, we provide 13 Seater Tempo Travellers (flat rate ₹7,500).

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Dzire starting rate ₹3,500 / day (Includes fuel, driver and parking taxes)
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Package FAQs

What is the cost of private boating tickets at Satapada jetty?
Boating charges are governed by the OTDC Satapada Association and vary by boat size and cruise duration (1.5 hrs, 2.5 hrs or 3.5 hrs). Typically, a 3-hour private boat cruise to spot dolphins and sea mouth costs between ₹2,000 and ₹3,500 total, accommodating up to 10 persons.
What is the best time of year to visit Chilika Satapada?
The ideal months are from October to March when the climate is cool and thousands of migratory birds fly in from Siberia to settle in nearby Nalabana Bird Sanctuary, complementing the Irrawaddy dolphin sightings.