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Orissa has a glorious past, rich tapestry of history and a vibrant tradition , rich
culture . It has also such beaches where the waves speak volumes. Like the bracing
and invigorating climate of Orissa , its beaches too add a slice of serenity in
environs. One can spend hours at the beaches of Orissa with soaking in the sun,
surfing in the lovely blue waters.
There are several beautiful beaches in Orissa , where a tourist can spend hours
all alone or with the family and friends. Beaches like Puri beach, Konark beach,
Gopalpur on sea , Chandipur beach, Beleswar beach , Balighai beach and Paradeep
beach are the really place of attraction. So if you are coming right to Orissa ,
then plan for hours to spend at several beaches. We are sure you will like and enjoy
it.
Built in 11th century AD , the Lingaraj temple, presently at state capital Bhubaneswar
, is considered as the epitome of Orissa architecture. More than two generations
effort and about a century of time spents over to complete this amazing sculpture.Started
by king Jajati keshari this was completed by king Lalatendu keshari. Here this scluptures
show various aspects of contemporary life and it is really remarkable for the maturity
of form and excellence of expression. Touring Orissa , excluiding this great sclptures,
implies the tour is incomplete.
For centuries and more Puri beach has been the venue of holy dip for countless pilgrims
through out the world. Because Puri is the abode of Lord Jagannath and it is considered
as one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage destination. Like famous temple of
lord Jagannath, here also beautiful beaches which has unique attractions incredible.
However, for decades now, both Indian and foreign beach lovers have made it their
special haunt in this places . The white sands of Puri beach and the sweet roar
of the Bay of Bengal have fascinated visitors throughout the years .
Here congregation is high, but overcrowding is never a problem . The sight of holiday-makers
having entire stretches of the beach to themselves is not uncommon. Here with the
help of local fishermen, tourists really get the exciting feelings of sea bath.
These fishermen not only provide you the taste of a ride on boats ; but also act
as lifeguards . Overall kms of stretching sandy beaches, deep blue water and roar
of the sea made this place amazingly attractive. Onething we have to add here is
that , as this excellent beach facing hotels and guest houses, the Puri beach turned
into an ideal holiday spot .
By road Puri is about 60km from state capital Bhubaneswar and about 35km from Konark
on the Marine Drive. From Calcutta, New Delhi, Tirupati and Ahmedabad direct train
contact to reach Puri is available . There is excellent accommodation and eating
facilities for the tourists.
Konark Beach is considered as one of the finest beach . It is also widely known
as beach of Chandrabhaga.At a distances of about 32-km from Puri on Marine Drive
and about 3 kms away from the famous Sun temple along the Puri road here sun rise
at this beach is a feast for the eyes and an ideal spot for sun-bathing. It is a
nice and quiet beach to spend few days. With a long stretch of clean sands and a
lovely serenity of its own, this beach is considered as one of the best in the eastern
coast of India .
Located about 16 kms from Berhampur , this beach Gopal pur on sea ,on the Bay of
Bengal, is one of the most pristine beaches of Orissa . This quiet beach is also
a splendid retreat for sea worshippers. Once a humming seaport, this Gopalpur on
sea offers its visitors a slice of serenity in environs . A visitors can see the
crumbling walls and pillars of the jetty which witness to its past glory of commercial
activity. The pleasures of the blue beach and the blue bay with her backwaters here
continue to lure . Gopalpur on sea is also a surfers delight and is very very excellent
for sailing too.
This place is good for both sailing and surfing. Being a popular beach resort of
Orissa, here the deep and clear blue waters instantly provoke those who are good
swimmers.This is a perfect beach, fairly isolated, and undisturbed by day-trippers.White
surf splashing on the golden sands makes Gopalpur-on-Sea as one of the finest beaches
on the eastern coast of India .
Not only peaceful, beauy in nature. This is the uniqueness of Chandipur beach .
This is really a peaceful sea side resort where the sea recedes and proceeds at
along distances everyday. Chandipur is 16 km away from Balasore. Other places of
tourist interest around Balasore are Remuna, Panchalingeswar, Aradi and Chandaneswar.
Here a tourist can reach by air, rail and by road. The Nearest airports are Calcutta,
i.e.206 kms and Bhubaneswar i.e. 294 kms . The nearest Railway station is Balasore
i.e. 16 km. This Chandipur is 16 kms away from Balasore by road . Balasore is well
connected with all major cities by road.
Beleswar, which is located 15 km from Puri, has an interesting beach where several
fun filled hours can be spent. Here a visitor can spends a couple of hours without
tiring. Quite atmosphere , fascinating sea-shore and humming sweet sounds of sea
has tremendous attractive factor for tourists here.
The Balighai beach , located 8 km from Puri, is a famous picnic spot for all . The
gentle casuarina-lined river with crashing, desolate ocean coast is a strange and
extremely beautiful.One may also catch a glimpse of the shy Baliharina deer who
are inhabitant of this area. Here also is located the sea turtle research Centre
which is another attraction of this beach.
Paradeep which is an estuary of the Mahanadi has evergreen forests, with islands
and creeks . It is also a good marine drive and beach. This is a major commercial
seaport of the country. It is just 94 kms. from Cuttack and 125 kms. from Bhubaneswar.
A major port of Orissa, Paradeep also boasts of a fine beach where visitors can
spend hours .
This place is well connected by road . Here the nearest airport is Bhubaneswar,
125 kms. away. NH- 5A links Paradeep to the 3 major tourist places of Udayagiri,
Lalitagiri and Ratnagiri, all within a 100 kms. radius. The drive along this coastal
belt is fascinating.
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