Beaches in Orissa

" Orissa " a perfect example of historic enlightenment and natural beauty. The long sunkissed coastal belt of orissa of 482 kms offers some of the finest white sand beaches in the world, where the lapping water of Bay of Bengal pay homage to their beauty. Gopalpur-on-Sea is a good example of a quiet and charming sea resort of Orissa situated along the Bay of Bengal with a beautiful sea-beach. Puri is probably one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Orissa attracting thousands of beaches throughout the year. The nearby Balighai beach's natural beauty is one of the major reasons why this beach is catching the popularity rates of one of the best picnic spots in Orissa.

:: Aryapalli Beach	:: Chandrabhaga Beach	:: Puri Beach
:: Balighai Beach	:: Gopalpur On Sea	:: Ramchandi Beach
:: Beleswar Beach	:: Paradeep Beach	:: Talasari Beach
:: Chandipur Beach	:: Pati-Sonapur Beach

Aryapalli Beach, Orissa :: Aryapalli Beach 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. Thisbeach is 30 km from Berhampur and 6 km from Chhatrapur.

Balighai Beach, Orissa :: 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. This is the place that can surely turn a casual trip into an unforgettable vacation along the coastline of Orissa.

:: Beleswar Beach located 15 km from Puri, has an interesting beach where several fun filled hours can be spent.

:: Chandipur Beach a peaceful sea side resort where the sea recede and proceed 5 km everyday-a fabulous bonus to sea-worshippers. An ideal beach resort of Orissa situated 16 kms. from Balasore, 200 km from Cuttack and 230 km from Bhubaneswar, awaits you for a memorable experience along its shores. It is a unique sea beach where seawater recedes about 5 kms.

:: Chandrabhaga 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. Chandrabhaga is close to the famous Sun Temple of Konark, is a lovely and quiet beach.

:: Gopalpur On Sea this quiet 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. 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.