Beach & Coastal ZoneFree entry
Habalikhati Sea Beach & Coastal Ecosystem
Rajnagar, Kendrapara
About this place
Part of the Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary system, Habalikhati Beach stretches along the coastal interface where mangrove forests meet the Bay of Bengal. During turtle nesting season (January-March), the beach becomes a critical breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles. The beach showcases the transition zone between terrestrial mangrove ecosystem and marine environment, supporting both nesting turtles and diverse coastal bird species.
Why it matters
Mangrove-marine interface and critical Olive Ridley landing zone
Forest Rest House: 1990s construction
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Getting there
Nearest railway
Bhadrak RS (80 km)
Nearest airport
Biju Patnaik Intl Airport, Bhubaneswar (160 km)
By road
None — boat only from Gupti village
Plan your visit
7:00 AM – 5:00 PMClosed: None (closed May 1–Jul 31)
8–36 hours needed
Free entry
January-March (turtle nesting observation - when accessible); October-February (milder coastal weather)
Very low
Photo spot 9/10