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Gopalpur
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One
of the most pristine beaches of Orissa, this small
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.
One can still see the crumbling walls and pillars
of the jetty, witness to its past glory of commercial
activity. The pleasures of the Blue Beach and the
Blue Bay of her backwaters continue to lure the water
babies. Gopalpur-on-Sea is a surfer's delight and
excellent for sailing.
Discovery
of a Holiday Hideout
Originally, a small fishing village on the coast of
Orissa, it was so named when a temple dedicated to
Lord Krishna was constructed some time in the 18th
century. Apart from its temple, Gopalpur was distinguished
for its magnificent beach and was discovered as a
perfect winter resort.
The East India Company built huge warehouses and godowns
because the trade with Burma had picked up and Gopalpur
had become a trading point for rice from Rangoon.
In those days, there were dances and parties that
continued until the early hours and wealthy Bengalis
from Calcutta made it their holiday home. Gopalpur's
importance dwindled when trade with Burma abruptly
ceased during the war and never revived again. When
the British left India, even members of rich Bengali
homes preferred to holiday in other places of the
country, Gopalpur reverted to what it was originally,
a fishing village.
With
an increase in tourist trade in the late seventies,
and the opening of luxury hotels, a slow revival began
and today Gopalpur-On-Sea is one of the foremost beach
resorts in India.
This is the one beach that is as yet, not exposed
much to tourism and hence still unspoiled. If you
are looking for a quiet holiday in the lap of nature,
the beach at Gopalpur awaits you. A golden beach fringed
by sand dunes and ruins of an old jetty from where,
in medieval times, sailors set out to Indonesia, make
this an ideal place for a relaxing holiday. A perfect
beach, fairly isolated and undisturbed by the day-trippers.
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EXCURSIONS FROM GOPALPUR BEACH :: |
Chilika Lake
Situated at a distance of 45-km from Gopalpur and spreading
over an area of 1,100-sq-km, this is the largest brackish
water lake in the country and attracts large number of
migratory birds. Taptapani
As the name suggests, is a hot water sulphur spring
situated around 67-km from Gopalpur
GENERAL INFORMATION
Climate
Being a beach resort, Gopalpur has a uniform temperature
throughout the year. Temperature in the summer
months touches a high of 35°C and a low of
23°C, respectively. Winter months are relatively
cold with a maximum and minimum temperature of
27°C and 16°C, respectively. Gopalpur
recieves an average annual rainfall of 118.7 cm.
Languages:
Oriya, Hindi & English
STD
Code:
0680
Accomodation
Good accommodation options such as seaside resorts,
luxurious hotels, and old bungalows are available
at Gopalpur, with good servicing facilities and
excellent view of the sea.
Prime
Hotels and Resorts
The Oberoi Palm Beach, Ganjam
Hotel Mermaid
Song of the Sea Resort
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HOW
TO GET THERE
Air
Situated 180-km away, Bhubaneswar
is the nearest airport from where one can take flights
for major cities such as Delhi and Calcutta.
Rail
The nearest railway station is
Berhampur on the Howrah-Chennai line of Southeastern
Railway. One can take trains to Calcutta and Chennai
from this place.
Road
Gopalpur is connected by motorable
road to Barkul (75-km), Berhampur (16-km), Bhubaneshwar
(180-km), and Puri (242-km). Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws
are available to move around.
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