Bhitarkanika National Park Closed for Tourists

Kendrapara: The Bhitarkanika National Park was today closed for tourists for the annual counting of crocodiles.

“In view of the counting of crocodiles, it has been decided that the Bhitarkanika National Park will be closed for tourists from December 26 to January 4. Tourists are advised postponed their visits during the term,” said Bikash Ranjan Das, Forest Division Officer, Rajanagar.

Boating by tourists can disturb crocodiles which will subsequently affect the counting process, for which entry to the national park has been prohibited.

Near about 23 teams– 12 of Bhitarkanika National Park, 2 of Gahirmatha range, 2 of Mahakalapada range and 7 of Rajanagar range have been formed for the counting process.