Although Bhubaneswar itself lacks dense mangrove cover, its connection to Bhitarkanika National Park through the interconnected waterways of the Mahanadi Delta highlights its role as a gateway to one of India’s most biodiverse ecosystems.Although Bhubaneswar itself lacks dense mangrove cover, its connection to Bhitarkanika National Park through the interconnected waterways of the Mahanadi Delta highlights its role as a gateway to one of India’s most biodiverse ecosystems.