Orissa, in India, has some of the best and popular beaches
on its 482 km stretch of coastline along the Bay of Bengal.
Go for walks on the sandy beaches; swim in the placid waters
that reflect the evening sky; watch dolphins skim through
the water surface; or just relax amidst the humming of the
sea waves, the light banter of the passing crowd and the silhouette
of a fishing boat against the setting sun.
Beaches in Orissa can be enjoyed in myriad waves on your
tour to Orissa with Tourism of Central India's specialized
tour packages.
Beaches in Orissa that you ought to visit on your tour:
Puri
Gopalpur
Chandipur
Chandrabhaga
Paradeep
Puri Beach in Orissa
Puri is a major pilgrimage destination in Central India,
India, as it is one of the four dhams that a Hindu needs to
visit to attain salvation. Puri's beach, consequently, has
been popular with people for its holy waters. The Puri Beach
in Orissa is also a popular tourist destination for its white
sand beaches, shore temples, clear waters, picturesque sunsets
and many sea facing beach resorts. It is a wonderful sight
to watch the fishermen at work on the catamarans, adorning
wide cane hats. You can go for boat rides with them or settle
for a rejuvenating massage.
Gopalpur Beach in Orissa
A popular beach resort in Orissa, Gopalpur was once an important
port under the British till it closed down due to WWII and
creation of Burma. The splendid clear and deep waters of Gopalpur
make the beach a popular destination for avid swimmers and
surfers. Besides the sand sculptures and seafood to appease
your senses, on your tour of beaches in Orissa, you can also
opt for daylong excursions to the nearby areas of Chilika
(bird sanctuary), Taptapani (hot sulphur springs), Taratarini
and Mahuri Kalua (shrines), Patisonaour (beach), Jaugada (rock
inscriptions) and Berhampur (shopping).
Chandipur Beach in Orissa
A visit to the Chandipur Beach in Orissa is a must on your
tour of the beaches in Orissa. The Chandipur Beach is like
no other beach you have ever seen. Here, the sea recedes back
from the beach by as far as 5 km twice a day making the beach
wider than imaginable. Then it is perfect for walks and jeep
rides. The exposed underbelly throws up quiet a surprise for
the sea combers with abundance of red starfishes, shells etc.
The most intriguing detail of this zestful beach is that the
receded sea does not come crashing back but slowly and steadily
moves towards the shores, caressing your feet as they go past.
You can also go for daylong excursions to nearby areas including
Panchalingeswar, Remuna, Nilagiri, Sajanagarh, Similipal and
Deokund.
Chandrabhaga Beach in Orissa
A beach meant for solitary walks, swimming and boat rides,
Chandrabhaga Beach in Orissa is a popular beach in Orissa
for its proximity to the Sun Temple at Konark and the city
of temples Bhuwaenswar.
Paradeep Beach in Orissa
An estuary of the mighty Mahanadi Rive (a lifeline for the
state of Orissa), Paradeep is a famous port town of Orissa
and an active commercial center of Central India. Easily reachable
from Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, Paradeep beach in Orissa offers
solitude and recreational opportunities by the dozen and is
a must visit on your tour of the beaches in Orissa.
Tourism of Central India can also customize your tour to the
beaches in Orissa to include other secluded stretches of beaches
in Orissa namely Aryapalli, Balaramgadi, Baleswar, Ramchandi,
Astaranga, Pati-Sonapur, Talaseri etc.
Tourism of Central India offers specialized tour booking,
and travel packages for beaches in Orissa. To book your tour,
or for more information, please fill the form below.
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