Gahirmatha Turtle Sanctuary is close to the Bhitar Kanika Sanctuary is another special sanctuaries of Odisha.This stretch of beach is the breeding ground for the giant Olive Ridley Turtles, who travel all the way from the Pacific Ocean to mate and lay their beautiful creatures can be seen here. In order to protect the turtles, special arrangements have been made by the Government of Odisha.It's one of the largest breeding grounds of Olive ridleys.