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==Attractions== | ==Attractions== | ||
The 650 km<sup>2</sup> Bhitarkanika National Park is located about 35 km away, accessible via ferry. The park, one of the few marine parks in India, was established to protect [[saltwater crocodile|Saltwater Crocodiles]], with the special status of Crocodile Sanctuary. The [[Odisha]] [[Government of Odisha|Government]] has since established a saltwater crocodile-breeding center in the park.<ref name=IndiaforVisitors/> | The 650 km<sup>2</sup> Bhitarkanika National Park is located about 35 km away, accessible via ferry. The park, one of the few marine parks in India, was established to protect [[saltwater crocodile|Saltwater Crocodiles]], with the special status of Crocodile Sanctuary. The [[Odisha]] [[Government of Odisha|Government]] has since established a saltwater crocodile-breeding center in the park.<ref name=IndiaforVisitors/> | ||
Other attractions are the remains of two 9th century monuments and a temple dedicated to the worship of [[Lord Shiva]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}. Another Shakti pitha Maa Patana Mangala Temple(Chhatrapada) lies approximately 25.0 km(30 mins) away from Chandabali. A major famous festival for "Patua Yatra" is held at Chhatrapada from April 14th to 21st annually. Chandabali is also home to the Sri Aurobindo Dibyadham Ashram, its Relics Temple and Integral Education centre.<ref name=MotherOrissa/> | Other attractions are the remains of two 9th century monuments and a temple dedicated to the worship of [[Lord Shiva]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2010}}. Another Shakti pitha Maa Patana Mangala Temple(Chhatrapada) lies approximately 25.0 km(30 mins) away from Chandabali. A major famous festival for "Patua Yatra" is held at Chhatrapada from April 14th to 21st annually. Chandabali is also home to the Sri Aurobindo Dibyadham Ashram, its Relics Temple and Integral Education centre.<ref name=MotherOrissa/> | ||