Nature
Tourism in Odisha is just like a peaceful swim
enjoying the warmth of the sun to a tourist. Visiting the famous Puri beach
here is also a priority. In the west end of town, along Marine Parade,
the atmosphere is more akin to a British Victorian holiday resort, with a row
of hotels looking across the parade to the beach. This stretch is very much the
domain of the domestic tourist industry. It is an agreeable place to stroll and
becomes highly animated after sunset when the nightly souvenir market gets
going. Local fishermen patrol the beach as lifeguards; recognizable by their
triangular straw hats and dhotis, they wade with their punters into the surf
and literally hold their hands to keep them on their feet.
Konark Beach
Konark has its own beach near the Konark Temple and is 3 km down the Puri road. It was once picturesque but remains thoroughly windswept and forlorn following the impact of the 1999 cyclone in October. Although far from ideal for swimming or sunbathing, it is still a good place to wander in the evening or watch the local fishing fleet at work.
Konark has its own beach near the Konark Temple and is 3 km down the Puri road. It was once picturesque but remains thoroughly windswept and forlorn following the impact of the 1999 cyclone in October. Although far from ideal for swimming or sunbathing, it is still a good place to wander in the evening or watch the local fishing fleet at work.
Gopalpur On Sea
Gopalpur, formerly the ancient port of Paloura, must have been a swinging place. a visit here will enable the travellers to undiscovered beach paradise, and the armies of industrious fishermen (katias) hauling in hand nets on Gopalpur's endless empty shoreline, dressed in traditional pointy straw bonnets. Moreover for those who are looking forward to unwind and enjoy the warm sea breezes, this is as appealing a place as any. Since it is tucked away from the usual beach crowd it is truly the right place to spend the leisurely hours. This tourist place can be accessed through the town of Berhampur, which lies on the main coastal highway and train line. From Berhampur, frequent minibuses and jeeps depart from the central bus stand for the 16-kilometer trip. To know more read:
Gopalpur, formerly the ancient port of Paloura, must have been a swinging place. a visit here will enable the travellers to undiscovered beach paradise, and the armies of industrious fishermen (katias) hauling in hand nets on Gopalpur's endless empty shoreline, dressed in traditional pointy straw bonnets. Moreover for those who are looking forward to unwind and enjoy the warm sea breezes, this is as appealing a place as any. Since it is tucked away from the usual beach crowd it is truly the right place to spend the leisurely hours. This tourist place can be accessed through the town of Berhampur, which lies on the main coastal highway and train line. From Berhampur, frequent minibuses and jeeps depart from the central bus stand for the 16-kilometer trip. To know more read:
