Bhitarkanika

On Odisha’s northern coast, Bhitarkanika is a labyrinth of mangroves, creeks, and tidal rivers where land and water endlessly trade places. Saltwater crocodiles glide through the channels, kingfishers flash like jewels, and herons stand sentinel on drifting tides. Life here follows the moon and monsoon – fishermen, crabs, and river spirits moving to the same rhythm. It is a place where the forest breathes in brine, and every tide tells an ancient story of survival.