Travel Diaries 1: A Stay at Satkosia Eco Retreat
ECO RETREAT ODISHA Eco Retreat Odisha is an initiative of the state government to promote eco-tourism in Odisha. The current edition is in full force from 9th December, 2020 and will continue till 28th February, 2021. It is being held at the following 5 locations: 1. Satkosia (Tiger reserve), Angul 2. Hirakud (World's longest earthern dam), Sambalpur 3. Konark (Sun Temple), Puri 4. Daringbadi (Kashmir of Odisha), Kandhamal 5. Bhitarkanika (Saltwater crocodile), Kendrapada There are two packages available for staying in Royal/Deluxe tents: 1. 2 days, 1 night 2. 3 days, 2 nights THE EXPERIENCE Day 1 Satkosia Eco Retreat is located at the outskirt of Baliput village in Angul district. We reached the place around 1:30 pm on Tuesday. All our luggages were collected from the car and while we were checking in, these were taken to our designated tent. We went to the dining hall where we were served soup, papad and salad. We had the maincourse afterwards which consisted of a chicken dish