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PURI
Puri beach is famous for its golden sands, soothing sun-bath and the colourful sunrise and
sunset. There you can bathe and laze or enjoy seeing, the local fishermen plying their
catamarans and sail boats. This beautiful beach is quite long and wide extending for
miles.GOPALPUR-ON-SEA
18 kms south-east of Berhampur lies the quiet sea shore town of Gopalpur. It is popular
sea-resort especially noted for its surg-swimming, sailing, sun-bathing and extensive
sands.
North-west of Gopalpur and 50 kms from Berhampur, amidst greens lies
Taptapani, famous for its hot water sulphur spring. The water of the spring is channelised
to a pond to facilitate bathing.
BALASORE & CHANDIPUR
Balasore, the district headquarters, once was an important maritime town in medieval times
through the river Budhabalanga. 214 kms, north east of Bhubaneswar, Balasore is convenient
base point for excursions to Chandikpur and Remuna. Balasore is also noted for its
traditional handicrafts of lacquered toys, brass-works and stone carvings.
16 kms east of Balasore is Chandipur one of the most pleasant beaches
of the country. Here the sea, recedes five kilometres at low tide and then flows
rhythmically after a regular interval every day. This play of the tide combined with
bracing environs make the spot an excellent value. |