Beaches in Orissa
Beside temples, beaches in Orissa are other major
attraction for its visitor. The region has long coastal belt extending
up to 482km, treasuring some of the most exquisite white-fringed sand
beaches in the world. The shimmering blue waters of Bay of Bengal pay
tribute to their splendor.
Puri is the major tourist destination of Orissa, thronged by numerous
pilgrims makes one of the major religiously sacred beach side spots of
India. The beach resort of Chandipur is another most favored seaside
vacations hideout among beach lovers. Gopalpur-On-Sea, an ancient
seaport, is one of the most spectacular and unblemished beaches one
should definitely visit, when taking touring Orissa's beaches.
¤ Gopalpur on Sea
The town of Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal showcases the most popular
Beach Resort of Orissa, the deep and clear blue waters are the
temptations for the beach lover to indulge in water sports activities.
A delightful rendezvous with enthusiastic beach waves and the vast sea
is a sumptuous feast for every visitor. The attraction of swimming
over the tranquil waves or indulging into sunbath is just fascinating
and irresistible. Nolias -local fishermen help the adventure seekers
to indulge and enjoy pleasant water activities. White surf splashing
on the golden sands makes Gopalpur-on-Sea as one of the finest beaches
on the eastern coast.
The Gopalpur beach is full of day to day activities. It is just
fabulous watching the fishermen at work, pulling their catch or
mending their nets. One can also shop the exquisitely carved seashells
and souvenirs available in the abundance from the near by shops. Other
beach attractions are the mouth-watering seafood and the sweet water
of green-coconut that easily quenches your thirst. Gopalpur is well
connected by a well developed road net-work. From Berhampur -16 km
regular bus services and taxi's are available. A trip to
Gopalpur-on-sea is a rewarding experience of sun and sea, fun and
frolic.
¤ Balaramgadi Beech
The conflux of the river Budhabalanga with the sea at Balaramgadi,
located 2 km from Chandipur, offers its visitors a picturesque
panorama of blue waters along with the adventure of fishing and long
cruise on the boat.
¤ Puri Beach
Puri is one of the three major spots of the Orissa Golden Triangle
and one of the four major holy places in India. Besides, being a most
important Hindu pilgrimage destination and an abode of Lord Jagannath,
Puri is also gaining its high as a beach destination. Both Indian and
foreign beach lovers have made Puri as their desired beech vacation
spot. The beach is quite long and wide extending over miles and miles.
It is famous for its golden sands, gentle glittering rays and the most
panoramic vista of sunrise and sunset. The view of fishermen indulging
with their sailboats or setting their nets is just thrilling As it is
with all the beaches of Orissa, overcrowding is never a problem and
the visitors spent their whole day on the seashore enjoying the
pristine vista.
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Chandipur Beach
Orissa's coastal area is extended up to 480 km on the Bay of Bengal
and is strewed by numerous striking beautiful beaches. The widespread
back lands of antiquity and holy shrines ads their enticing charms to
the coastal region. Chandipur beach with the swinging palm and coconut
trees, rising sand dunes captures the unique charm of its own. Unlike
other beaches, the sea water here recedes away from the shore line
about five km twice a day, an peculiar occurrence, seldom found
anywhere else. Its just amazing to watch the sea actually disappearing
in front of your eyes and then retreating back at regular intervals.
One can also take up a jeep ride along the coat when the water
resides back. The small red crabs further enhance the beauty of the
exposed bosom of the beach. If beach enthusiast, you will be
overwhelmed with its opulent wealth of sea shells and current flow.
¤ Chandrabhaga Beach
Close to the famous Sun Temple of Konark, is a enchanting and
tranquil beach - Chandrabhaga. The beach, known for its pulchritude
and seclusion, has long served as a receipt to the ethereal and
abstruse carvings on the Sun Temple, where visitors are charged up by
the panoramic grandeur where all their worries and anxieties are
washed away by pristine sea water.
¤ Konark Beach
Konark enjoys the status of a world heritage site as it treasure
world-renowned Konark Sun Temple also known as black pagoda. It is the
most exquisite Sun temple formed in a chariot style. While sojourning
to this holy region and historically famous site, do check out the
lovely ecstasy and tranquility of its beach.
¤ Paradeep Beach
Paradeep beech forms a favorite marine drive with its evergreen
forests, also forms a huge tributary of the Mahanadi along with its
many islands and brooks.
Paradeep makes a major seaport of India's trade activities known as
'Tulasi Kshetra' it is also famous for its temple site of Lord
Baladeva.
¤ Balighai Beach
Balighai beech lies at the distance of 8 km from Puri, it makes one
of the most luxuriant tourist spot that surely can turn a casual trip
into an unforgettable vacation along the coastline of Orissa. The main
attraction of the beech is its Sea Turtle Research Center situated
nearby.
¤ Other Beaches of Orissa
There are many other beeches in Orissa that are famous for their
enchanting seashores. At a distance of 88-km from Balasore, 4-km from
Chandaneswar and 8-km from Digha (in West Bengal) is the tranquil
beach at Talasari.
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