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 Astranga
Beach
This
little beach 91 km from Puri presents a panoramic view, especially
during sunset on a multi coloured horizon as though seeking to
justify its name! (Ranga in Oriya means colour).
Aryapalli
Beach
30
kms from Berhampur and 6 kms from Chatrapur, 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.
Balaramgadi
Beach
The
confluence of the river Budhabalanga with the sea at Balaramgadi,
located 2 km from Chandipur, presents visitors with a scenic picnic
spot with fishing and boat rides thrown in.
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
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 the Goddess Harachandi, this lonely beach with its meandering
sand dunes can be quite enchanting.
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.
Chandrabhaga
Beach
Close
to the famous Sun Temple of Konark, is a lovely, 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.
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 Casuriana 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.
Dhabaleswar
Beach
Located
close to the Gopalpur beach, this quiet little beach offers a
beautiful respite to visitors.
Gopalpur
Beach
One of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, this small 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 of her backwaters continue to lure the water babies. Gopalpur
is a surfers delight and is excellent for sailing too.
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 it is 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 spend a lot of time.
Paradeep
Beach
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 frolicing in the lovely blue waters.
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.
Ramchandi
Beach
On
the confluence of the river Kusabhadra and the Bay of Bengal,
Ramchandi is a beautiful little 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 bejeweled carpet as far as ones eyes could
reach. The shimmering surface, the myriad twinkles all around
give this calm beach a status of its own.
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