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	Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary,Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary in Orissa,Bird Sanctuaries in India
		Chilka Lake Bird sanctuary-Information on chilka lake bird sanctuary,birding in india,chilka lake bird sanctuary in orissa.
		Chilka Lake also are home to flbuck, spotted deer, golden jackals and hyenas, and the lake is rich in aquatic life- its waters harbour around 160 species of fish, crustaceans and other marine creatures, including the famous Chilka dolphin.
		Chilka is approximately 120 km from Bhubaneshwar, the nearest airport; state transport, OTDC tour buses and private operators ply the roads between Chilka, Puri, Behrampore, Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack.
	www.indiantraveldestinations.com /wildlife-travel-india/chilka-lake-sanctuary.html (606 words)

	Chilka Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chilka Lake (also Chilika Lake) is a brackish water coastal lake in India's Orissa state, south of the mouth of the Mahanadi River.
		The lake was formed due to the silting action of the Mahanadi River, which drains into the northern end of the lake, and the northerly currents in the Bay of Bengal, which have formed a sandbar along the eastern shore leading to the formation of a shallow lagoon.
		The area of the lake varies from 1165 km² in the monsoon season to 906 km² in the dry season, and is studded with numerous small islands.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chilka_Lake (526 words)

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		The story of Chilka Lake’s revival from the brink of a slow death is as fascinating as the many hues of this wonderful lagoon.
		One of the prized, and recently discovered, attractions of the lake, are the endangered Irrawady dolphins whose exact population is not known.
		This study is a part of the two-year project funded by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to determine the status of the Irrawady dolphins in Chilka Lake.
	www.dayafterindia.com /jan2/orissa.html (918 words)

	:: Welcome To Chilika Lagoon - Bibliography
		Annandale N 1923 the habits of the termites of barakuda in: the faauna of an island of chilika lake rec indin mus25(2):233-252.
		Annandale N and C Dover 1921 cicindelid beetles of barakuda is land in: the fauna of an island in chilika lake res indianmus22(4):335-375.annandale n ands kemp 1915 a fauna of the chilika lake: mem indian mus 5(1):1-118.
		Annonymous 1970 in: the chilika lake :1-41 directorete of fishries govt.
	www.chilika.com /bibliography.htm (6741 words)

	User Reviews and comparison blog on Chilka Lake - Tourist Attractions by anirbanc on MouthShut.com
		Chilka is a bird watcher’s paradise and visitors are overwhelmed by the spectacular display of color on display, courtesy our avian friends who seem to be at total bliss at the lake.
		The most striking aspect about this lake lies in the fact that migratory birds have continued to arrive at their winter home of choice despite fear from experts that events like the 1999 devastating cyclone, the Afghanistan war would stop these feathered friends from coming to Chilka.
		The lake is dotted with islands with interesting names such as Kalijai island, Breakfast island, Nalabana (island of reeds), Honeymoon island, Parikud island etc. To visit the islands as well for cruising inside the lake, visitors can avail of the water transport facilities of the 0rissa Tourist Department.
	www.mouthshut.com /review/Chilka_Lake-31124.html (659 words)

	LakeNet - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Workshop was organised by the Chilka Development Authority and the Department of Water Resources of Orissa, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Orissa Environmental Society and Wetlands International, South Asia.
		Other measures to revive the lake include the treatment of the catchment areas, diversion of the early monsoon flow in the Mahanadi arm of the Mahanadi river system, and the desiltation of the channel linking the lake to the sea.
		However, poaching in the lake is on the increase.
	www.worldlakes.org /shownews.asp?newsid=503 (310 words)

	Chilka Lake in Orissa,Holiday at Chilka Lake,Orissa India Holiday Trip (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The lake is peppered with many small rocky islands and is a vast reserve for aquatic flora and fauna.
		Chilka Lake is a all season destination, but ornithologists should make a trip during December-January.
		Moreover, at the southern end of the lake, there are tourist bungalows at Rambha and Barkul which is 6 km north of Balugaon railway station.
	www.indiasite.com /orissa/bhubaneswar/chilka-lake.html (756 words)

	Chilka lake,chilka lake bird sanctuary,puri,orissa,wildlife bird sanctuary,chilka bird sanctuary tourist information ...
		The Chilka Lake in Orissa is Asia's largest inland salt-water lagoon.
		The pear-shaped lake spreads across 1,100 sq km, and has a unique ecosystem with a range of aquatic flora and fauna found in and around its brackish waters.
		There are a few hotels on the banks of the lake including an OTDC run hotel and two tourist bungalows (the `Panthnivas' at Rambha and Barkul) that have stunning views and a relaxed vacation ambience.
	www.tourmyindia.com /wildlife_sancturies/chilka_lake.html (623 words)

	Rediff On The NeT:Proposed restaurant threatens Chilka lake's bio-diversity
		Chilka, the largest brackish water lake in Asia, might have escaped the wrath of the super cyclone that struck coastal Orissa recently claiming over 20,000 lives, but its future is now threatened by a proposal of the Orissa Tourism Development Corporation to develop a floating restaurant on its waters.
		Chilka, which is host to 149 varieties of fish, 800 species of fauna and 350 species of non-aquatic plants, was already a concern for environmentalists because of heavy siltation, increase in aqua-culture activities and dwindling bio-diversity.
		The lake's unique salinity gradient is responsible for its bio-diversity and it could be the first casualty if the floating restaurant becomes a reality.
	www.rediff.com /news/1999/dec/03oris.htm (330 words)

	LakeNet - Lakes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Lake was once a part of the Bay of Bengal and has provided excellent port facilities in the past.
		Chilika Lake is well known to bird lovers for winter birds migrating to the lake from distant lands; more than 100 of 211 species recorded from Chilika are intercontinental migrants flying from the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central and Southeast Asia.
		One of the major interventions was the desiltation of the outer-channel of the lagoon by dredging, and the opening of an artificial mouth along the sand spit at a distance of 11 kilometers from the lake proper.
	www.worldlakes.org /lakedetails.asp?lakeid=8607 (686 words)

	WILDLIFE PARKS > CHILKA LAKE NATIONAL PARK
		Studded with small islands- including the picturesquely-named Honeymoon Island and Breakfast Island- the lake is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sandy ridge.
		White bellied sea eagles, greylag geese, purple moorhen, jacana, herons and flamingos are among the many species which make the lake a bird watcher's delight: Chilka, in fact, is home to one of the world's largest breeding colonies of flamingos.
		Other than the birds, Chilka's shores are home to flbuck, spotted deer, golden jackals and hyenas, and the lake is rich in aquatic life- its waters harbour around 160 species of fish, crustaceans and other marine creatures, including the famous Chilka dolphin.
	www.journeymart.com /Dexplorer/AsiaIS/India/india_addon/wildlife/chilka.asp (619 words)

	Chilka lake continues to be poachers’ paradise - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Orissa’s Chilka lake, Asia’s biggest brackish water lake and country’s topmost winter home for migratory birds continues to be a poachers’ paradise despite measures initiated by the state government to stop killing of the winged visitors from across the globe.
		According to officials in Chilka wildlife division of the state Forest department, the raids were conducted on Sorana, Bhusandapur and Tarapi villages located near the brackish water lagoon notorious for poaching activities.
		The vigil on the lake and the villages in and around it, has been strengthened following the arrest of the poachers and seizure of the birds.
	deccanherald.com /deccanherald/dec082004/n12.asp (534 words)

	NVSE 2001 Other Places
		With facilities for boating, white tiger and lion safaris, a nocturnal animal house, reptile park, aerial ropey and cable car, it is the place for a person with a penchant for the great outdoors.
		Close to the mouth of the lake, is a large population of Gangetic dolphins.
		Chilka is easily accessible from both Bhubaneshwar and Puri.
	www.swadhina.org /nvse/old/otherplaces.htm (714 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation
		Bhubaneswar, Dec. 29: The increasing use of mechanised tourist boats as part of dolphin-viewing tours in the Chilka lake is proving to be the biggest threat to the endangered dolphins.
		This lake was recently recognised by the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance since it possesses unique ecological features, including rare species of wildlife.
		The Chilka lake has a tiny population of Irrawady river dolphins (Orcealla Brevirostris), estimated to range between 50 and 55 in number.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1021230/asp/nation/story_1526348.asp (561 words)

	People & the Planet > poverty and trade > features > poverty on an indian lake of plenty
		The plight of fisherfolk who live in the areas surrounding Chilka Lake, near the Bay of Bengal in the Indian State of Orissa, is evidence of the impact on poor women in particular, and the natural resources on which they depend, of globalised trade.
		The presence of motor boats, the exploitation of Chilka for large hauls of shrimp, and the reduction of the traditional catch of the fishermen - all these factors combined to affect the fisherfolk's daily livelihood.
		Acres of the lake's brackish water are barricaded by bamboo poles and zero nets or mud bunds.
	www.peopleandplanet.net /pdoc.php?id=2347 (1166 words)

	Chilka Lake, Chilka Lake Orissa, Birds in Chilka Lake, Chilka Salt Water Lagoon - India Travelog
		Chilka Lake- Being one of the largest coastal lake, Chilka Lake houses a number of avifuana as well aquamarines species in its vicinity.
		Better known for its brackish water, Chilka Lake is known for largest tropical lake in Asia.
		This pear-shaped lake is a salt-water lagoon that is dotted with tiny islands that offer a perfect habitat for different bird species.
	www.indiatravelog.com /orissa/chilka-lake.html (372 words)

	Pulicat Lake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pulicat Lake (Pazhaverkaadu in Tamil) is a brackish-water lake on the Coromandel Coast of southeastern India.
		The shallow lake is known for its diversity of aquatic birds, and is an important stopover on migration routes.
		Although much of the lake is protected as a wildlife sanctuary, proposals for a petrochemical complex, power plant, and a satellite port on Ennore creek have raised concern about the continued ecological health of the lake.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pulicat_Lake (461 words)

	Orissa lakes,lakes in Orissa,india,lake tour to Orissa,chilka Lake,Hirakud Reservoir,orissa lake tour
		This small but extremely picturesque lake holds a prominent position in the tourist map of Orissa for its beauty, proximity to Cuttack and the fact that till the recent past, it used to play host to migratory birds during winter.
		The large fishing community adds flavour to the lake with their traditional colourful sail boats bobbing expertly across the water, reminiscent of the ancient maritime heritage of Orissa.
		From horizon to horizon, the reservoir forms the largest artificial lake in Asia with an area of 746 sq km and a shore line of over 640 km.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/orissa/lakes.html (623 words)

	1Up India > India > Orissa > Puri(Jagannath Puri) > Excursions from Puri --Chilka lake
		The lake is spread over an area of 1100 sq kms and is a good picnic spot.
		Just 11 kms from the lake is the Nirmala Jhar, a place of religious worship and a great picnic spot.
		Not far from the lake is another place of religious importance called Narayani.
	www.1upindia.com /states/orissa/puri/chilka.html (624 words)

	Chilka Lake , Puri - Nepal Safari - Explore Nepal's Wildlife (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Chilka Lake in Orissa is Asia 's largest inland salt-water lagoon.
		The lake hourbours the "aquatic vegetation" of its own and is typically represents by Algal forms (e.g.
		The dunes and sandy areas of the beaches near lake have the floral composition of their own, favoured in the conditions they offer.
	www.nepal-safari.com /india/chilka_Lake.php (400 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		He said the fishermen are united in their belief that the opening of a new sea mouth has had the most severe impact on their lives.
		Chilka is a prime example of the adverse effects of globalisation in India and it shows why AVI’s partners’ work is increasingly essential to ensure the survival of its victims: those who lose their land for ‘development’ projects such as mines and dams, those whose land is taken for industrialisation.
		Ekta’s campaign To show their opposition to the CDA’s plans for the lake, Ekta Parishad and the Chilka Fisherman’s Association organised a 5000-stong rally at the CDA’s head offices on November 24, 2005 and delivered a charter of demands.
	www.actionvillageindia.org.uk /AVI/VM/TroubledLake28.htm (1215 words)

	Rangan Datta - Freelance Travel Writer & Photographer
		Located just south of Puri, the 1100 sq kms (it shrinks to 900 sq kms during the dry season) lake is bordered on the north by the alluvial plain of Mahanadi Delta and on the east and South by the rocky hills of Eastern Ghats.
		Chilka, being a lagoon, is connected with the sea by two narrow openings, and one of these was our destination.
		We landed on a narrow stretch of sand separating the lake from the sea.
	www.geocities.com /rangan_datta/st.htm (877 words)

	Chilika Lake Puri, Lake in Puri Orissa, Brackish Water Lake in India, Boating Holidays in Orissa, Chilika Lake Orissa, ...
		Home to thousands of colourful birds throughout the year, it is particularly noisy with the din of the raucous influx of migratory birds who descend on it from as far off as Siberia in winter.
		With natural charm of being located near the confluence of Chilika and the ocean and for its proximity to Puri (48-km), Satapada is an ideal spot to enjoy Chilika Lake.
		The nicest time to visit Chilika is during winter, when the lake reverberates with din of its avian population.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /orissa/lakes (795 words)

	Migratory birds fly in to Chilka; India Travel Times, India News Times, Travel News, Hotels, Airlines, Tourists, ...
		Migratory birds perched on a tree in the middle of the Chilka lake.
		Chilka lake in Bhubaneshwar, which is famous for migratory bird, is once again abuzz with migratory birds, which have flown thousands of km from places like Siberia and Europe on their winter sojourn.
		Bhubaneswar: The Chilika lake in the eastern Indian city of Bhubaneswar is once again full of life with the arrival of thousands of migratory birds from different parts of the world.
	www.indiatraveltimes.com /current/current2005/bird_chilka.html (300 words)

	Gopalpur \| Gopalpur on Sea \| Chilka Lake \| Chilka Bird Sanctuary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Chilka Lake is situated at a distance of 45 km from Gopalpur.
		Spreading over an area of 1100 sq km, this is the largest brackish water lake in the country and attracts large number of migratory birds.
		Chilka is the largest inland brackish water body of it's kind in Asia.
	www.stayresindia.com /gopalpur.html (378 words)

	The Tribune...Saturday Plus Head (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Like the Chilka lake in Orissa, this lake plays host to 20,000 to 25,000 migratory and indigenous birds during winter.
		The dense forest hills skirting the lake and the majestic Ransar island located in its heart provides the much needed roosting and nesting places to the winged guests during their winter sojourn.
		Unlike Chilka lake in Orissa and Bharatpur Sanctuary in Rajasthan, the Pong reservoir has not become a popular resort, largely due to lack of awareness regarding its emergence as a magnet for wintering birds.
	www.tribuneindia.com /1999/99jan30/saturday/head2.htm (984 words)

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