Chilika Lake
Chilika Lake is part of the Tentative list of India in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, one of the largest in the world. It is the most important wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian subcontinent. Also it is home to more than 150 endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. Chilika Lake, which flows into the Bay of Bengal, is also a RAMSAR wetland.
Map of Chilika Lake
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site History
2014 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Chilika Lake