It's long been sold as one of the most serene swimming spots, however, visitors have been told to stay away for good reason.

Bhitarkanika National Park will remain closed to visitors from January 8 to 10 to facilitate the Estuarine Crocodile Census, ...

Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district would remain closed for three days from Thursday to facilitate the annual census of estuarine crocodiles, officials said. Twenty-two teams ...