One of the most pristine Beaches in Orissa is Gopalpur beach and 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.
One can still see the crumbling walls and pillars of the jetty, witness to its past glory of commercial activity.
The pleasures of the Blue Beach and the Blue Bay of her backwaters continue to lure the water babies.This is not at all seen in other Beaches in India
Gopalpur-on-Sea is a surfer's delight and excellent for sailing.
Originally,it is a small fishing village on the Orissa Beaches, it was so named when a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna was constructed some time in the 18th century.
Apart from its temple, Gopalpur was distinguished for its magnificent beach and was discovered as a perfect winter resort among Beaches in India.
The East India Company built huge warehouses and godowns because the trade with Burma had picked up and Gopalpur had become a trading point for rice from Rangoon.
In those days, there were dances and parties that continued until the early hours and wealthy Bengalis from Calcutta made it their holiday home.
Chilika Lake,situated at a distance of 45-km from Gopalpur and spreading over an area of 1,100-sq-km, this is the largest brackish water lake in the country and attracts large number of migratory birds.
Taptapani,as the name suggests, is a hot water sulphur spring situated around 67-km from Gopalpur.
The sautéed sand, the casuarinas and palm fringed coastline, the deep turquoise blue water make a stay at Gopalpur, the beach resort of Orissa.
The beach attracts swimmers, drifters and vacationers with its splendid beauty and serene aura even amidst the mayhem of excited tourists.
The intricate sand sculptures shaped from the beach sand are a major draw for tourists too.
Besides the sightseeing and enjoying on the beach, you can also shop for curios and souvenirs at the local markets.
The favorites of course are the items created of seashells that you must purchase on your tour to Gopalpur beach.
HOW TO GET THERE :
Air:
Situated 190-km away, Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport and Vishkapatnam (Andhrapradesh) 260km away from Gopalpur.
Rail:
The nearest railway station is Berhampur on the Howrah-Chennai line of Southeastern Railway.
Road:
Gopalpur is connected by motorable road to Barkul (75-km), Berhampur (16-km), Bhubaneshwar (180-km), and Puri (242-km).
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