Bhitarkanika National Park
Status: Open; closes every year 1 May - 31 July for crocodile breeding (Odisha Tourism).
Mangrove national park and Ramsar site in Kendrapara with India's largest population of saltwater crocodiles, seen by boat.
Bhitarkanika is a maze of mangrove creeks explored by boat. It has a large saltwater crocodile population as well as water monitors, spotted deer and many kingfishers and other birds. The park closes from 1 May to 31 July for the crocodile breeding season.
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