PlanningTravel note
The park closes for crocodile breeding season
Bhitarkanika boat jetty, Bhitarkanika, Odisha
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Bhitarkanika closes to visitors for a few months each year during the crocodile breeding season, usually covering the early monsoon. Boat trips are the only way in, so there's no workaround.
The lesson
Check the closure dates with the forest department before travelling.
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