PURI

Among the various beaches of Orissa, the most famous one is Puri beach, for its golden sands, soothing sun-bath and the colorful sunrise and sunset. There you can bathe and laze or enjoy seeing, the local fishermen plying their catamarans and sail boats. This beautiful beach is quite long and wide extending for miles.

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.

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.

Balighai Beach

The 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 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.

Chandipur Beach

Chandipur is a peaceful sea side resort where the sea recede and proceed 5 km everyday. Chandipur is 16 km away from Balasore. Other places of tourist interest around Balasore are Remuna, Panchalingeswar, Aradi and Chandaneswar.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

By Air: The Nearest airports are Calcutta(206 kms) and Bhubaneswar (294 kms).

By Rail : The nearest Railway station is Balasore(16 km). Balasore is on Calcutta-Chennai mainline, is well connected by all major cities.

GOPALPUR ON SEA

One of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, this quiet 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.

One 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 with her backwaters continue to lure the water babiesâ?¦ Gopalpur is a surfers delight and is excellent for sailing too.

Originally, a small fishing village on the coast of Orissa, it was so named when a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna was constructed sometime during the 18th century. Apart from its temple, Gopalpur was distinguished for its magnificient beach & was discovered as a perfect winter resort.

KONARK BEACH

The Konark beach is 3 kms away from the famous Sun temple along the Puri road.Konark Beach is rated one of the finest beach in the world.one can have the glimpses of the local fishing fleet at work.The sunrise at this beach is a feast for the eyes and an ideal spot for sun-bathing. Situated about 32-km from Puri on Marine Drive,It is 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. However, there isn't a lot of accommodation here as yet.

PARADEEP BEACH

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.

Talasari Beach

Situated at a distance of 88 Km from Balasore, Talasari Beach is a delightfully relaxing sight. The sunset at Talaseri Beach is a spectacular sight, which you shouldn't miss on your beach holiday in Orissa, India.

These are only some of the Beach holiday destinations in Orissa, India. You can explore the beaches of Orissa on your Incredible India Holiday itinerary.

ARYAPALLI BEACH

Located at a distance of 30km from Berhampur & only 6 km away from Chhatrapur, the beach at Aryapalli is quiet & charming. Here, the waves speak volumes of the beauty of the spot. Its bracing & invigorating climate adds freshness to the soul.

ASTARANGA BEACH

This little beach located at a distance of 91 km from Puri presents a panoramic view, especially during the sunset, on a multi-coloured horizon, as though seeking to justify its name as 'Colourful Sunset'

BALARAMGADI BEACH

It is the confluence of river Budhabalanga with the sea at Balaramgadi. It is located at a distance of 2km from Chandipur. It presents visitors a scenic view of a divine nature. Fishing & boating can be done at this spot.

RAMCHANDI BEACH

On the confluence of the river Kusabhadra & the Bay of Bengal, Ramchandi is a beautiful beach. Goddess Ramchandi, the presiding deity of the Konark of the region is worshipped here with reverence. Located at a distance of 7km from Konark on the Marine Drive, Ramchandi is an ideal place to spend fun-filled hours.