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Aryapalli Beach


Aryapalli Beach30 kms from Berhampur and 6 kms from Chatrapur, the beach at Aryapalli is quiet and charming where the waves speak volumes. Its bracing and invigorating climate adds freshness to the soul. A nature loving tourist can enjoy the Sun, Surf and Sand amongst the green Casuarina plantations, far from the madding crowds.

Aryapalli lays before the tourists a port, a wide and soothing beach, a scene of fisherman village, a Rare Sand Mineral project in its vicinity and an unique atmosphere to the nature lovers.


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Location
30 kms from Berhampur
Distance Chatrapur (6 Km)
STD Code 6541
Language Oriya, Hindi & English.
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to June
Entertainment
A nature loving tourist can enjoy the Sun, Surf and Sand amongst the green Casuarina plantations, far from the madding crowds.
How to Reach
Rail: Nearest railway Station is Chatrapur on S.E. Railways (8 kms)
Road: Good motorable road black top connected to the spot from N.H.-5 (6 kms) Chatrapur.

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Balighai Beach

Balighai BeachThe Casuarina fringed Balighai beach, located 8 km from Puri, is a famous picnic spot. The juxtaposition of gentle casuarina-lined river with crashing, desolate ocean coast is a strange and extremely beautiful one. One may also catch a glimpse of the shy Baliharina deer who inhabit the area. The Sea Turtle Research Centre is another attraction of this beach.


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Location
8 km from Puri
Distance Bhubaneswar (62 Kms)
STD Code 6752
Language Oriya, Hindi & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October To June
Entertainment
Boating, Swimming
How to Reach
Air :Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport, 62 kms away, with regular flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai.
Rail : Puri has direct train service to and from Kolkata, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Tirupati.

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Baliharachandi Beach

Baliharachandi BeachThough Baliharachandi, located 27 km from Puri, is known for the shrine of the Goddess Harachandi, this lonely beach with its meandering sand dunes can be quite enchanting.



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Location
27 km from Puri
Distance Bhubaneshwar (60 km)
STD Code 6752
Language Oriya, Hindi & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October To May
Entertainment
swimming and surfing
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is at Bhubaneshwar (60 km)
Road: Private buses and minibuses to Puri are also available from Bhubaneshwar, Konark, Berhampur, Taptapani, Sambalpur and Calcutta.
Rail: Puri is also linked to other cities in Orissa and the country by train.

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Beleswar Beach

Beleswar Beach

Site of a Shaivite shrine, Beleswar, located 15 km from Puri, has an interesting beach where several fun filled hours can be spent.





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Location
15 km from Puri
Distance Cuttack (228 Kms)
STD Code 6752
Language Oriya, Bengali, Hindi and English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to May
Entertainment
swimming, Surfing & Water sports
How to Reach
Air - Nearest airport is in Bhubaneshwar.
Rail - Puri is well linked by trains to metro cities like Calcutta, Madras and Delhi. Road-Regular bus services operate between Puri and Calcutta, Raipur, Ranchi, Vishakhapatnam and Durgapur.
Road: Regular bus services are available from Cuttack 228 Kms

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Dhabaleswar Beach

dhabaleswar

Located close to the Gopalpur beach, this quiet little beach offers a beautiful respite to visitors.

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Location
close to the Gopalpur beach
Distance Bhubaneswar (180 km)
STD Code 0680
Language Oriya, Hindi and English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to June
Entertainment
Boating, Swimming and Surfing
How to Reach
AIR: Bhubaneswar (180 km) is the nearest airport from where one can take flights for major cities like Delhi and Calcutta.
RAIL: The nearest railway station is Berhampur on the Howrah-Chennai line of Southeastern Railway. One can take trains to Calcutta and Chennai from this place.
ROAD: Gopalpur is connected by motorable road to Barkul (75 km), Berhampur (16 km), Bhubaneshwar (180 km), and Puri (242 km). We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.

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Paradeep Beach

Paradeep BeachA major port of Orissa, Paradeep also boasts of a fine beach where visitors can easily spend a couple of hours soaking in the sun or frolicking in the lovely blue waters.

Paradeep which is an estuary of the Mahanadi has evergreen forests, with islands and creeks, a good marine drive and beach. This is a major commercial seaport of the country. A major port of Orissa, Paradeep is 94 kms. from Cuttack and 125 kms. from Bhubaneswar

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Location
94 Kms from Cuttack
Distance Bhubaneswar (125 Kms)
STD Code 671
Language Oriya, Hindi, & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to May
Entertainment Boating & Swimming
How to Reach
Air: Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar, 125 kms. away.
Rail: Connected with Cuttack, 94 kms. away.
Road: NH-5A links Paradeep to the 3 major tourist towns of Udayagiri, Lalitagiri and Ratnagiri, all within a 100 kms. radius. The drive along the coastal belt is fascinating.

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Pati - Sonpur Beach

Pati-Sonpur BeachApproximately 20 km from Berhampur, 35 km from Gopalpur and 4 km from the National Highway No.5 which connects Chennai and Calcutta, the virgin beach at Pati-Sonapur is one of the most exquisite on the east coast. Right on the confluence of the river Bahuda and the Bay of Bengal, the scenic beauty of the place is  simply enchanting.

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Location
20 km from Berhampur
Distance Gopalpur (35 Kms)
STD Code 680
Language Oriya, Hindi, & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to May
Entertainment
Boating & Swimming
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar 209 Kms.
Rail: The nearest railwaystation is sorola 12 Kms but major station is Berhamput 30 Kms
Road: Good motorable road connected with berhampur 30 Kms and Ichapuram(AP) 16 Kms.


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Ramchandi Beach

Ramchandi BeachOn the confluence of the river Kusabhadra and the Bay of Bengal, Ramchandi is a beautiful little beach. Goddess Ramchandi, the presiding deity of the Konark region is worshipped here with reverence. Situated 7 km from Konark on the Marine Drive, Ramchandi is an ideal place to spend a couple of fun-filled hours.

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Location
7 km from Konark
Distance Bhubaneswar (65-km )
STD Code 674
Language Oriya, Hindi, & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to April
Entertainment Swimming & Surfing
How to Reach
Air: Bhubaneswar, 65-km away, is the nearest airport.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Puri, 35-km away. Puri is linked to Bhubaneswar too.
Road: All-weather roads connect Konark. It is 85-km from Bhubaneswar, 35-km from Puri on Marine Drive and 85-km via Pipli.

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Talasari Beach
At a distance of 88 km from Balasore, 4 km from Chandaneswar and 8 km from Digha (West Bengal) is the tranquil beach at Talasari. One could behold with wonder the glistening glory of the Bay of Bengal spread like a bejeweled carpet as far as ones eyes could reach. The shimmering surface, the myriad twinkles all around give this calm beach a status of its own.

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Location
4 km from Chandaneswa
Distance Balasore (88 Kms)
STD Code 6782
Language Oriya, Hindi, & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to march
Entertainment
Swimming & Boating
How to Reach
Air: Bhubaneshwar is the nearest airport 303 Kms.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Balesore 88-km away.

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Chandipur Beach

Chandipur BeachSituated 16 km from Balasore, the beach at Chandipur is surely one of the finest in India. This peaceful resort with sand dunes green with wild creepers and Casuriana trees whistling in the breeze has a special secret. The sea recedes nearly five kilometers everyday with the tide - a sight not to be missed.


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Location
16 km from Balasore
Distance Bhubaneshwar (230 kms), Cuttack (230 kms)
STD Code 6782
Language Oriya, Hindi, & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to May
Entertainment
Swimming & Surfing
How to Reach
Air: The nearest Airport is Bhubaneshwar which is 230 kms from Chandipur.
Rail: The nearest railhead Balasore (16 kms) is on the South Eastern Railway.
Road: Chandipur is connected by road to Balasore 16 kms, Bhubaneshwar 230 kms, Cuttack 230 kms, Calcutta 240 kms etc.The Madras bound N.H. 5 linking Calcutta – Balashore-Cuttack-Bhubaneswar is the main connector by road. There are several other bye-routes. Like Kolaghat-Digha-Jaleswar routes and Belda route. It takes approx 7-8 hours to reach Chandipur from Calcutta.

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Chandrabhaga Beach

Chandrabhaga BeachClose to the famous Sun Temple of Konark, is a lovely, quiet beach - Chandrabhaga. The beach, known for its beauty and solitude, has long served as a counterfoil to the exquisite and intricate sculptures on the Sun Temple, where visitors would let the simple lines of the sea wash away all their worries and refresh them.


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Location
Chandrabhaga, near Konark, Orissa
Distance Bhubaneshwar (65 km)
STD Code 6758
Language Oriya, Hindi, & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to May
Entertainment
Swimming & Boating
How to Reach
Air: There is no airport at Konark. Bhubaneswar (65 km) and Puri (31 km) are the nearest airheads. Indian Airlines, Jet Air, and Sahara connect Bhubaneswar to Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Hyderabad, and Nagpur.
Rail:
The nearest railheads are also at Puri and Bhubaneswar. These two stations are connected to all the major cities in India through long-distance trains.
Road:
Taxis, air-conditioned tourist cars, minibuses, and deluxe coaches can be used for sightseeing. For short distances, it is advisable to use cycle rickshaws and three-wheelers.

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Golapur Beach

Golapur BeachOne of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, this small beach is a splendid retreat for sea-worshippers, located about 16 km from Berhampur. Once a humming seaport, Gopalpur offers its visitors a slice of serenity in environs that are conducive to introspection and conviviality. You can still see the crumbling walls and pillars of the jetty, witness to its past glory of commercial activity. Now, plans are on to revitalise the port again and make it fit for modern ships. The pleasures of the Blue Beach and the Blue Bay of her backwaters continue to lure the water babies… Gopalpur is a surfers delight and is excellent for sailing too.

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Location
The place is 16 km away form Berhampur, on the Howrah-Chennai main line.
Distance Bhubaneswar (180 km)
STD Code 0680
Language Oriya, Hindi, & English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
Temperature in the summer months touches a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C, respectively. Winter months are relatively cold with a maximum and minimum temperature of 27°C and 16°C, respectively. Average annual rainfall is 118.7 cm.
October to April
Entertainment Boating & Swimming
How to Reach
AIR: Bhubaneswar (180 km) is the nearest airport from where one can take flights for major cities like Delhi and Calcutta.
RAIL: The nearest railway station is Berhampur on the Howrah-Chennai line of Southeastern Railway. One can take trains to Calcutta and Chennai from this place.
ROAD: Gopalpur is connected by motorable road to Barkul (75 km), Berhampur (16 km), Bhubaneshwar (180 km), and Puri (242 km). We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.

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Puri Beach

Puri BeachFor centuries now, the beach at Puri has been the venue of countless  pilgrims taking the traditional purification dip for Puri is the abode of Lord Jagannath and it is considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage destination. However, for decades now, both Indian and foreign beach lovers have made it their special haunt.

The fine white sands of Puri beach and the roar of the breakers rolling in from the Bay of Bengal have fascinated visitors throughout the ages. As it is with all the beaches of Orissa, overcrowding is never a problem and the sight of holiday-makers having entire stretches of the beach to themselves is not uncommon.

The local fishermen, with their catamarans and wide brimmed cane hats are welcomed by tourists for they not only provide you with a ride on their boats, but also act as lifeguards if you wish. And yes, they are also expert masseurs.

With excellent beach facing hotels and guest houses, the Puri beach is an ideal holiday spot where you can easily spend a lot of time.

Information
Location
60-km from Bhubaneswar, Orissa
Distance Bhubaneswar (60 km)
STD Code 6752
Language
Oriya, Bengali, Hindi and English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit
October to May
Entertainment
Boating & Swimming
How to Reach
Air: The nearest airport is at the state capital city of Bhubaneshwar at a distance of 60 km.
Rail: Puri is also linked to other cities in Orissa and the country by train.
Road:Puri is well connected by road with important cities in and out of the state, Bhubaneshwar, Konark, Berhampur, Taptapani, Sambalpur and Kolkata.

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