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Cruising in Bhitarkanika

Cruising in Bhitarkanika

Gupti – Dangamal – Gupti Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha

3 nights / 4 days Cruise
5 | 12 | 19 | 26 Jan 2024    2 | 9 | 16 | 23 Feb 2024
1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 Mar 2024     5 | 12 | 19 | 26 Apr 2024
Day 1
EMBARKATION: 16:00 – 18:00 HRS
FRI: ARRIVE GUPTI, EMBARKATION (D)

Arrive at the village of Gupti, which is approx. 3½ hours’ drive from Bhubaneswar and a short distance from the nearby town of Rajnagar. Enjoy sundowner as you gently traverse the Pathsala River enjoying a curated Hi-Tea. The sight of the distant Bay of Bengal has breathtaking views. A multi-course traditional meal awaits you in the evening giving you the flavors of the region. 

Dinner & overnight onboard Catamaran.

Day 2
SAT: GUPTI – DANGAMAL EXPLORING BHITARKANIKA (B/L/D)

Enjoying breakfast onboard sail into the rich and unique mangrove ecosystem with creeks, mudflats, and estuaries to arrive in Dangamal. Disembark and visit the Orientation Centre. Then you also explore the park on foot to observe and learn about the mangrove forest on trails. Enjoy a sundowner from the top deck of your cruise ship while cruising back to Gupti where the views of the forest and the setting sun are simply mesmerizing. Dinner at leisure followed by a relaxed evening. 

Dinner & overnight onboard Catamaran.

Day 3
SUN: GUPTI – DANGAMAL EXPLORING BHITARKANIKA (B/L/D)

After breakfast, set sail again to Dangamal. Ride the country boat in the narrow channel to Khola for birdwatching and viewing other animals along the river. Post lunch explore the park on foot on a different trail to observe and learn about the forest with birding-watching opportunities. Cruise back to Gupti Jetty.

Dinner & overnight onboard Catamaran.

Day 4
DISEMBARKATION: 09:00 AM
MON: GUPTI, DISEMBARK (B)

Following breakfast disembark the catamaran and proceed for your onward journey

Important Note:

  • The itinerary may be readjusted due to local conditions and days of the week, to avoid closure of monuments/museums. Last-minute sailing adjustments may also occur. The onboard tour staff will announce or post the exact time for each activity. 
  • The letters in parentheses indicate the included meal of the day B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.