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Aryapalli
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.
Astaranga
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 as "Colourful Sunset".
Balaramgadi
The confluence of the river Budhabalanga with the sea at
Balaramgadi, located 2 km from Chandipur, presents visitors a
scenic view with fishing and boating.
Balighai
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
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.
Beleswar
Site of a Shaivite shrine, Beleswar, located 15 km from Puri,
has an interesting beach where several fun filled hours can be
spent.
Chandipur
Orissa has a long coastline of over 480 km.on the Bay of Bengal
interspersed by a couple of lovely beaches. Added to their
seductive beauty is a vast hinter land of antiquities and holy
shrines. Backed up by musical sway of casuarina trees and
creepered sand dunes, Chandipur is one such beach, but with a
unique distinction on its own. Unlike other beaches, the sea
water here recedes away from the shore line about five km twice
a day, an unusual phenomenon, rarely found anywhere. ?You can
see the sea literally vanishing before your eyes and also watch
it coming back rhythmically at regular intervals, as if playing
hide and seek
Chandrabhaga
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.
Gopalpur
Hardly 16 km from Berhampur, the club of Southern Orissa, is the
tiny town of Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal. Enjoying the
reputation of being a popular Beach Resort of Orissa, the deep
and clear blue waters instantly provoke those who are good
swimmers. The temptation of bathing here is irresistible.
Not-so-good swimmers take the hands of the Nolias (local
fishermen who help bathers) and enjoy a pleasant bath. White
surf splashing on the golden sands makes Gopalpur-on-Sea as one
of the finest beaches on the eastern coast. A fascinating haunt
for avid beach combers and sea worshippers, it is a splendid
retreat.
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.
Pati-Sonapur
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
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.
Ramchandi
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
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.
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