Gopalpur-on-Sea

Location: Located 16 Km from Berhampur, Orrisa.
Tourist Attractions: Dhavaleswar, Taptapani, Chandragiri, Ganjam
Beach activities : Yatching, wander around the seashore.

About Gopalpur-on-sea
Gopalpur-on-sea, also termed as 'best beach resort in Orissa’ by the visitors, is a lovely laid-back village on sea-shore, carrying an altogether different attitude from the temple towns of Orissa. Gopalpur got its name from an 18th century temple dedicated to Krishna (Gopala). Once a prominent trading sea-port, during the British Raj, Gopalpur has transformed into a quiet and relaxed place. The crumbling walls and pillars of the harbor, are a witness to its past glory of commercial activity. It has been growing into one of India’s prettiest beach resorts.

Take a break from your routine activity and enjoy a lazy though lovely holiday at Gopalpur-at-sea. The beach is spread for miles and covered with coconut groves, casuarina trees and sand dunes. Gopalpur-on-sea is a perfect place for your beach-holiday. Watch the blue waters and high waves, sleepy lagoons and tiny creeks. Its a place where you can goof off on the sand or stroll down the beach and gorge on seafood. Climb up the ancient lighthouse or take a yatch in the midst of the sea-waves. Seafood of Gopalpur is the best thing you can enjoy, besides the golden beach.

Major Tourist Attractions near Gopalpur-on-sea
Taptapani
Situated 67 km away, Taptapani has hot water springs and is a wonderful place to soak away your aches and pains.

Dhavaleswar
Situated 15 km away, Dhavaleshwar is known for its widespread golden beach and a sand bleached Lord Shiva Temple.

Beach Activities
How about yatching? Get a yatch from the old sea-port and go in the sea to tackle the sea-waves. Move to the old lighthouse and climb it up. Watch the lovely scene of the bay from the top of the building. Or just wander around the seashore, watching the blue water, high waves and the sea lagoons.

Getting There
Air: The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar, which is 180 Km from Gopalpur.
Rail: The nearest railway station is Berhampur, only 16 Km from Gopalpur.Berhampur os well connnected to Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Chennai and other major cities of India.
Road: Gopalpur is connected by road to Berhampur (16-km), Bhubaneshwar (180-km) and Puri (242-km).

Accommodation
Gopalpur has variety of choices to stay, ranging from star class hotels, tourist resorts and beach shacks. Luxury hotels offer rooms facing the sea, and offer you the best services and comfort. Tourists can also get renovated old bungalows on rent. While economy options like the youth hostel are also there.