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6th National Chilika Bird Festival

Jim Corbet National Park, Naini Tal, Uttarakhand
migratory bird in chilika park

The 6th National Chilika Bird Festival (6-8 January, 2026) celebrates the winter arrival of nearly 10 lakh migratory birds across 200+ species at Mangalajodi, Odisha. Set against a living soundscape of calls, wings, and water, the festival offers an immersive window into migration, survival, and coexistence.

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6th National Chilika Bird Festival
₹7,500 ₹8,000
per person
72 Hours
Max 10

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1

6th National chilika Bird Festival

Day 1 - 6 January 2026 | Venue: Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar | 10:00 AM: Inauguration of Photo Exhibition and inaugural session, followed by thematic panel discussion, expert presentations, participant briefing, transfer to Barkul, and evening debriefing with interactive activities, State destination presentation, and dinner at Panthanivas, Barkul.
Day 2

6th National Chilika Bird Festival

Day 2 - 7 January 2026 (Chilika): Flagship birding experiences, bird race activities, technical capacity-building sessions, local awareness programs, and evening cultural engagements.
Day 3

6th National Chilika Bird Festival

Day 3 - 8 January 2026 (Chilika): Continued birding activities, community- and youth-focused awareness programs, conservation education, and concluding cultural and award ceremonies.
Day 4

6th National Chilika Bird Festival

Day 4 - 9 January 2026: Breakfast and Departure for Bhubaneswar
All local transportation (Bhubaneswar–Chilika–Bhubaneswar)
Accommodation on twin-sharing basis
All meals during the festival period
Guided boating charges for birding activities
Entry fees and logistical support during festival activities
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
₹7,500per person
Max 10 people