GOPALPUR-ON-SEA

Introduction

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Attraction

Melancholy and Salubrious  Sea   beach with   blue waters  and attractive back water bed in the form of cracks and  sleepy lagoon covered with canopies of lush green foliage. The remnants of a vanishing British made port buildings speak the golden days of Southern Orissa from where ships were sadling to Rangoon.

Near by Attraction

DHAVALESWAR, a holy place, situated 15 km away from here greets for its pervading golden beach and a sand bleached Siva Temple.

Fairs and Festivals

Beach festival every year (Dec- Jan) Kartika Purnima Day every year. Mahasivaratri Day and all Mondays of Kartika  at Dhavaleswar.

Approach

Rail

Nearest Railway Station is Berhampur (16 kms)

Road

Frequented with regular bus services from Berhampur( 16 kms).

Air

Nearest Air strip is Rangelunda(Bhanja Bihar)- 5kms

And nearest Air Port is Bhubaneswar- 177 kms.

Accommodation

Govt. accommodation (Panthanivas from OTDC) as well as accommodation facilities from private organizations are available at Gopalpur-on-Sea .

Distance from

Dist. Headquarters

20 kms.

State Capital

177 kms.