Odisha

- Description

Satapada is a village located on the southern part of Chilika Lake, which is the largest brackish water lagoon in India, in Puri district, Odisha, India. The name Satapada means "group of seven villages" in Odia language, as "sata" means "seven" and "pada" means "village". The village is located around 50 kilometers from Puri. Satapada is most famous for being home to around 100 Irrawaddy dolphins, an endangered species. The village is also a gateway to the Sea Tourists flock to Satapada to take boat trips on Chilika Lake in order to spot these dolphins.Mouth Island, where Chilika Lake meets the Bay of Bengal. Tourists can enjoy the scenic beauty of the confluence of the lake and the sea, and also visit the Chilika eco-park at Satapada which has a 12-meter-long whale skeleton on display. Apart from dolphin watching, Satapada also offers other activities like bird watching, as it is located near the famous Nalaban bird sanctuary, and exploring several islands in the vicinity like Nalabana, Honeymoon, Breakfast and Rajhans. A day trip is usually enough to explore Satapada.

- How To Reach

• The nearest Airport is Biju Pattnaik International Airport.
• The Nearest Railway Station is Puri Railway Station.
• The village is well connected by road.