Gahirmatha Beach
Beach
Gahirmatha Beach
Gahirmatha Beach, located in Kendrapara district of Odisha, is world-renowned as the largest nesting beach for Olive Ridley sea turtles. It lies between the Dhamara River mouth in the north and the Brahmani River mouth in the south, separating the Bhitarkanika Mangroves from the Bay of Bengal.
The beach is part of Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary, the only marine sanctuary in Odisha, covering an area of about 1435 square kilometers with a large portion being water. Every year from November to April, thousands of Olive Ridley turtles migrate from the South Pacific to nest here in a phenomenon known as "arribadas," where they simultaneously come ashore to lay eggs. The sanctuary also supports rich mangrove forests and diverse marine life.
Besides conservation, the area offers opportunities for eco-tourism including boat rides among the mangroves of Bhitarkanika National Park. The sanctuary plays a crucial role in protecting this endangered species and reflecting Odisha's ecological wealth.
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Gahirmatha Beach is located in Kendrapara, Odisha.
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