Chilika

Odisha·river · industry

A Purple Moorhen digs out water plant roots in the grasslands around Chilika Lake in Odisha, while a Bronze-winged Jacana does its lily leaf walking routine nearby. Egrets sit around in a large group, meanwhile.

Odisha·coastline · river

An aerial view of Rajhans Island reveals its unique geography as a narrow strip of land separating Chilika Lake from the vast Bay of Bengal.

Odisha·boats · river

A traditional wooden passenger ferry crossing the calm waters of Chilika Lake, Odisha, India. The small ferry is crowded with passengers as it steadily makes its way across the broad lake.

Odisha·boats · river

A wide view of Chilika Lake shows several small boats dispersed across the calm water surface. The boats move slowly, creating gentle ripples that indicate low wind and steady conditions.

Odisha·lake · river

Chilika, Odisha·boats · river

This peaceful boat trip captures the natural beauty of Chilika Lake in Odisha, India, on a bright and sunny day.

Odisha·aerial · coastline

From above, Rajhans Island appears as a striking narrow land strip dividing two different water bodies.

Odisha·wildlife · birds

A picturesque scene unfolds at Chilika Lake, Odisha, where traditional fishing practices coexist with rich wetland biodiversity.

Odisha·wildlife · lake

This aerial footage captures the rare and graceful Irrawaddy Dolphin, scientifically known as Orcaella brevirostris, in its natural habitat at Chilika Lake, Odisha.

Odisha·river · lake

A traditional motorboat is seen moving across the waters of Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. The long, narrow boat has a covered passenger section with an operator controlling an outboard motor at the rear.

Odisha·wildlife · birds

Chilika Lake, Odisha, India's largest brackish water lagoon and one of Asia's most important wetland ecosystems.