Chilika Lake’s main dolphin-spotting jettyBoat rides to Irrawaddy dolphin pods~110 km / about 2.5 hours from the airport
Satapada sits on the far shore of Chilika Lake — Asia's largest brackish lagoon — and is the main jetty for boat trips to spot the rare Irrawaddy dolphins that live in its waters.
What Satapada is known for
- Irrawaddy dolphin boat rides — the main reason travellers make the trip.
- Chilika's sea mouth — where the lagoon meets the Bay of Bengal, reachable by boat.
- Bird watching — migratory birds visit the lagoon in winter.
Getting there
Book a direct transfer on our Bhubaneswar Airport to Satapada taxi page, or combine it with Puri and Konark on our Chilika Dolphin & Puri Tour. See the general Chilika Lake guide for the wider area.