OdishaLIVE Bureau

Blessed are we indeed, those of us born in Odisha – the land laced by a serene coastline with golden beaches, dense green forests reverberating with wildlife, endless plains with meandering rivers, magnificent mountains with gushing waterfalls, and to top it all – Chilika.

Chilika is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia consisting of twenty-eight islands amidst the backdrop of the beautiful Barkul hills. As winter approaches, Chilika starts pulsating with millions of migratory birds from as far as Siberia. The sight of hundreds of birds, big and small, dotting the waters of Chilika is truly spellbinding. Chilika has become an attractive destination for tourists and nature-lovers due to this unique annual ritual.

However, Chilika with its rich bio-diversity and ethereal beauty – in fact it is the first Ramsar site in India, is yet to become an eco-tourism hotspot. Chilika fails to garner tourists and business mainly due to, “Lack of adequate modern and high quality facilities at the destination was the key reason behind the issue”, highlights Mr. JK Mohanty, a successful hotelier and a pioneerin the Indian hospitality sector.

But soon this scenario is going to see a drastic change with the opening of Swosti Chilika Resort, on the shores of this alluring lake. “To attract more number of tourists and promote tourism in Odisha we planned to set up a world class resort here”, informs JK Mohanty, CMD of the Swosti Group.  Thegrandiose of this brand new property of the Swostigroup, shall bring luxury and comfort for those looking forward to a relaxing and rejuvenating experience in Chilika.

“Earlier people who used to visit Chilika had to return the same day due to the lack of good quality services over there. But it will be a thing of the past”, says JKMohanty. This imposing resort will be the ideal dream getaway for eco-tourists, wildlife enthusiasts, water sports fans and the regular vacationists.

Swosti Chilika Resort boasts of huge open areas with beautifully manicured lawns and greenery and swanky infrastructure fit for destination weddings and corporate conventions. The luxurious villas, sumptuous sea food, spa and water sports facilities, and the courteous staff of this resort shall make Chilika an engaging tourism destination of the country in the coming years, updates JK Mohanty, while talking to OdishaLIVE.

“We want people to come to Chilika, spend a few nights and bask in the tranquility of the lagoon. Tourists looking for a serene surrounding and other eco-engagements would love to visit Odisha again when they get to closely experience the beauty of Chilika” says JK Mohanty, who is also the Chairman of Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO).

Being an experienced industry insider, Mr. Mohanty is keen to offer a package of the “unique Swosti experience” to all the travellers putting up at his Chilika abode. He invites everybody to enjoy the warmth and cordiality of the Swosti Group and take back wonderful memories of Chilika in all its natural splendor and regalia.

“For me, tourism is not business; it is my passion” he signed off.

13 COMMENTS

  1. It is unfortunate that Govt of Odisha never take any interest to develop state’s places of interest. Mr. J. K. Mohanty’s initiative in making Chilika more bautiful and useful is appreciable.
    Tapash Bose

  2. It is indeed a great initiative by Mr. Mohanty. With road connectivity and appropriate infrastructure, I am sure, unlike other places, Swosti’s Chilika venture will be a success story. I would like to mention two important points which Mr. Mohanty certainly would be knowing. The group should facilitate hassle-free transport from Bhubaneshwar to Chilika and should not have undue focus on foreign tourists at the cost of the domestic tourists. I am posting this clip in our groups. You should have included the email ID and the Mobile number of the group in the story.

  3. This attempt of yours will take Chilika tourism in a different dimension. I salute you as a remarkable entrepreneur and an example to all of us as well as the budding entrepreneurs also. Hope all odds in the lake change themselves to support you and make Chilika a super destination .
    JK Rath

  4. We are proud that our friend has always thrown up new idea s on hotel and tourism his purity beach festival and lining up with food fests were to attract tourist in a cosmopolitan character. He had plans for palace hotel at Parikud, Hasxappealef a no of times for infrastructure support some have come others wait listed With chills resort I feel Odisha will go global and attract FDI in tourism Kudos my friend
    Dr pratip and all stewartonians

  5. It’ is a great initiative and I congratulate Mr Mohanty for that
    I have stayed in there Bhubaneswar property where the quality and culture of upkeeping the property is poor. Request to be vigilant from development stage on this aspect

  6. Chilka is not just the largest sweet water Lake, but the most amazing eco system nestling in Mother Earth. That attracts every year lakhs of International Tourist flying to Chilka, the Siberian Birds.
    Now, with the mesmerising facilities coming up in the banks of ‘ Nilambu Chilka’ with the creative articulation and missionary zeal of Mr Jk Mohanty Ji, I am sure, Chilka will be the destination of millions of international Human Tourists .
    Longing to be there soon.

    Hats off JKM Sir
    Utkaliya Pranam

    Prashant Hota

  7. Nice to know that Swosti Chilika Resort will be inaugurated on 26 July 2017 and to be opened for the guests from 1August. Good step to energize Chilika as a hot ecotourism destination of Odisha.

  8. Dear JK and family
    Thanks for this great development.
    When Dad (SR Vala) was RDC Berhampur, we used to discuss what a great tourist attraction Chilika was. He had a role in ensuring that the Naval School was established there while KP Sibghdeo was MoS Defence.

    We are proud of you and your pursuit of putting Odisha on the map like Sh Biju Patnaik who brought steel mills, Paradip Port, paper mill etc even before people of Odisha knew what entrepreneurship was.

    Lal Ralte
    SCIC Mizoram
    Aizawl

  9. Hats off to u JK Mohanty(Kabuli Bhai). I have seen the start of this epic and breathtaking journey singlehandedly and now you have reached a pedestal which should the object of envy. Congrats to you for giving vent to your passion and Odisha tourism is the biggest benefactor of it. Stay happy blessed and healthy for ever to take Odisha to places not seen nor heard off.

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