Orissa Beaches

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The coastline of Orissa holds some very best beach destinations in India. The Orissa beaches have unique charm and are located very near to some of the most appealing ancient places with endless charm.

Gopalpur On Sea, Orissa
Gopalpur On Sea is 170 kms from Bhubaneswar and 15 kms from Berhampur. Gopalpur-on-Sea is excellent for seafaring as well as surfing. The best season to visit is from September till March.

One of the most untouched beaches of Orissa, this splendid beach and its blue waters
is a feast for the eyes of all nature loving people all around India and world as well. Being a buzzing seaport in the past, Gopalpur On Sea offers tourists a scenic beauty, silent surrounding and above all a refreshing mind.

Here, one can get first-rate accommodation facilities like seaside resorts and luxurious hotels, which offer high-class conviviality and good services with a beautiful view of the sea.

Discovery of a Pristine Beach: Originally, a small fishing village on the coast of Orissa, it was named ‘Gopalpur’ when a temple was constructed there some where near the 18th century and was dedicated to Lord Krishna (who is known by the name ‘Gopal’). Apart from its temple, Gopalpur was notable for its magnificent seashore and thus was discovered an ideal beach for the winter season.

Other Beaches in Orissa

Puri Beach
Puri is one of the most pious places in India where all Hindus visit in large numbers every year. Puri Beach is 60 kms from Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa and 35 kms from Konark on the Marine Drive. All nature lovers due to its magnificient beauty visit this exotic beach through out the year, but the best time is between September and March.

Chandipur Beach
Chandipur Beach is a divinely beautiful beach and is about 16 kms away from Balasore in Orissa. The exceptional characteristic of this beach is that each day the sea-water recedes about 5 kms during low tide and proceeds about 5 kms to the shoreline again during high tide and thus it is a delight for all sea-worshippers.