6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026

The 6th National Chilika Bird Festival will likely be part of the upcoming Bihanga Utsav 2026, a celebration of birds, nature, and community awareness in Chilika Lake, Odisha. The festival is currently running until January 2026 at various sites. The festival spans several key locations around Chilika Lake, which is Asia's largest brackish water lagoon.

The event includes activities like guided tours, birdwatching, photography exhibitions, documentary screenings, and workshops to promote conservation awareness among locals and visitors. The festival is organized by Odisha Tourism and the Forest and Environment Department of the Government of Odisha.