3 Nights 4 Days
Mangrove Majesty
aboard MV Bhitarkanika, MV Mahanadi, MV Baitarani & MV Brahmani
The Itinerary
Get ready to explore one of the most amazing wetlands in the world. The Mangrove Majesty trip is a special journey that lets you take your time and really experience the “Mini-Amazon” of the East, which is Bhitarkanika. Over four days, you’ll travel through the complicated water paths of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers. As you go, you’ll discover a world that’s been around since prehistoric times, where nature is still untouched and wild.
Includes
Fine dining
Gourmet meals featuring fresh, local ingredients and regional Odia flavors.
Personalized Service:
Daily excursions led by expert guides who bring the ecosystem to life.
Private Guide
Daily excursions led by expert guides who bring the ecosystem to life.
day 1
Arrive Gupti, Embarkation
Arrive at the village of Gupti, which is approx. 3-½ hours’ drive from Bhubaneswar and a short distance from the nearby town of Rajnagar. Familiarize yourself with the Catamaran vessel. Time permitting, enjoy a walk along the river. A multi-course traditional meal awaits you in the evening giving you flavors of the region.
Overnight onboard Catamaran at Gupti.
- Dinner
day 2
Gupti – Dangamal Exploring Bhitarkanika
After breakfast, full day sailing into the rich and unique mangrove ecosystem with creeks, mudflats, and estuaries to arrive in Dangamal, en route looking for Estuarian Crocodile, Spotted Deer, Monitor Lizard, Wild Boar, Indian Python, Rhesus Macaque and variety of birds. Time permitting, visit the Orientation Centre. Later sail back to Gupti, where the view of the forest and the setting sun are simply mesmerizing. Dinner followed by a relaxed evening.
Overnight onboard Catamaran at Gupti.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 3
Gupti – Habalikathi - Gupti
After breakfast, sail on the Mahipura river towards Bay of Bengal and enjoy the landscape. Time/Tide condition permitting, you may visit Habali Kathi which involves a one hour walk through the mangrove forest to the beach. According to the tide schedule, sail back to Gupti jetty.
Overnight onboard Catamaran at Gupti.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
day 4
Gupti, Disembark
Following breakfast disembark and proceed on your onward journey.
Important note:
Final operational program will be as per the local tide timings and as such subject to change.
- Breakfast
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