Auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are available. The services of local boatmen and the motorboats of Odisha Tourism Development Corporation are available for access to the islands though outboard motors are not allowed near the bird sanctuary. OTDC boats can be hired at Barkul and Rambha, and cost between Rs 410 for a 7-seater boat to Rs 790 for a 34-seater boat per hour. A special tour is operated by the OTDC between Barkul and Kalijai, and costs Rs 40 per head. However you can find private machine operated boats for the tours, but you have to bargain a bit to get a fair deal.
A boat journey from Rambha to Satapada takes about 2 1/2 hours.
More information on Chilka can be obtained from the Government of Odisha Tourism Counter at the Tourist Bungalow in Rambha District Ganjam Odisha, Telephone +91 6810 278346.
