Estuarine Village Resort, located in the midst of Bhitarkanika, is some 175km from Bhubaneswar via NH16 (Via Cuttack and Chandikhole) or around 155km via State Highway (Via Cuttack and Salepur). Travel time between Bhubaneswar and Estuarine Village Resort usually takes place between 3.5 to 4 hours.
Since the last leg of around 30km of the route crosses through villages, it is advisable to remain in touch with the contact person at the resort for proper guidance. There are signs for Bhitarkanika put up by Forest Department at various places. Please keep in mind we are located just beyond Khola Gate (around 4km from Khola Gate) on the banks of River Brahmani.
If you are not aware of exact route, please make sure you do not go towards Gupti Gate of Bhitarkanika from Rajnagar. Route towards the two gates bifurcate in Rajnagar.
While coming from Kolkata you have to take left from Bhadrak to go towards Chandbali. Pass through Chandbali and Raj Kanika to reach Pattamundai. From there take left to go towards Rajnagar. From Rajnagar go towards Khola gate. The resort is around 4km beyond Khola Gate on the road which runs parallel to the river. The resort is by the side of the river.