Malud and Parikud are the main islands inside Chilika lake. The eastern part of these islands is the Bay of Bengal and are full of natural sceneries. These are potential sites for water sking and water sports. These have potential for tourist attraction. Malud is 22 km from national highway-5 (NH-5). Malud is wel connected by road to Berhampur. Tourists travelling from southern India can reach Satpada and Puri through this route. Malud and Parikud are pollution free calm and beautiful places for building island resorts and holiday homes.