Paradeep, a major seaport and one of the best Beaches in India for trade activities.
It is an enjoyable tourist resort 94-km from Cuttack.
Important pilgrim center Kendrapara is 65-km from Cuttack. Known as 'Tulasi Kshetra' it is famous for the temple of Lord Baladeva.
A grand car festival is held here annually which draws a mammoth crowd compared to other Beaches in India.
Also situated 60-km from Cuttack, Jhankad houses the shrine of Goddess Sarala and the place is associated with poet Sarala Das, and the first epic poet of Orissa.
Exciting moment can also be had at the Bhitarkanika National Park. Sprawled over 367 square kilometers, it has a variety of animals in its mangrove forests crises-crossed by rivers and creeks.
It is known for crocodiles, sea turtles on the Gahirmatha beach and water monitor lizards, it has rare white crocodiles.
It is also a Park for deer and migratory birds. One can also see 10th-11th century temples, sculptures, mud-forts and pottery.
Located 125 kms away from the state capital Bhubaneshwar in the Mahanadi Delta, Paradeep Beach is considered by many to be among Orissa’s most prolific beaches than other Beaches in Orissa.
Paradeep beach is most famous for its clear indigo-coloured waters and beautiful rocky outgrowths.
Cuisine catering to all tastes and stomachs is readily available in Paradeep beach.
Oriya and Bengali are widely spoken in the region surrounding the Paradeep beach, and as such communication should not be a problem.
English and Hindi, too, are spoken by a significant number of people.
The Paradeep beach can be visited any time of the year. However, during the monsoons, that is, between the months of June and September, one may not be able to soak up a whole lot of sun.
Paradeep beach in Orissa is an estuary of the Mahanadi. Paradeep beach Orissa has evergreen forests, with islands and creeks, a good marine drive and beach.
The waters surrounding the Paradeep beach are rich in aquatic life and make for excellent fishing points.
Many tour operators cover the Paradeep beach as part of their Orissa tours and east India tours as compared to other Orissa Beaches.
HOW TO GET THERE :
Air:
Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar, 125 km away from Paradeep.
Rail:
The nearest railhead is Cuttack, 94 km away from Paradeep.
Road:
NH-5A links Paradeep to the 3 major tourist towns of Udayagiri, Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri, all within a 100 kms.
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