Astaranga Beach:-This little beach 91 km from Puri
presents apanoramic view,especially during sunset on a multi-coloured
horizon as though seeking to justifyits name as "Colourful Sunset".
Aryapalli Beach:-30 km from Berhampur and 6 km from Chhatrapur 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.
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. One may also catch a glimpse of the shy Baliharina a kind of deer who inhabit the area.The Sea Turtle Research Centre is another attraction of this beach.
Baliharachandi Beach:-Though Baliharachandi, located 27 km from Puri,
is known for the shrine of Goddess Harachandi,
the lonely beach with its meandering sand dunes can be quite enchanting.PIC
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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 .
Chandipur Beach:-Situated 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 casuarina trees whistling in the breeze has a special secret. The sea recedes nearly five kilometres everyday with the tide - a sight not to be missed. PIC1 PIC 2
Chandrabhaga Beach:-Close to the famous Sun Temple of Konark is a lovely and 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. PIC1
Paradeep:-A 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.
Gopalpur Beach:-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. 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 with her backwaters continue
to lure the water babies… Gopalpur is a
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Pati-Sonapur Beach:-Approximately 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.
Puri Beach:- For 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 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
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Ramchandi Beach:- On the confluence of the river Kusabhadra and the Bay of Bengal, Ramchandi is a beautiful 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.
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 bejewelled carpet as far as one's eyes could reach. The shimmering surface, the myriad twinkles all around give this calm beach a status of its own.
