A popular beach is Gopalpur-on-Sea,170 km from Bhubaneshwar,and 15 km from Berhampur. This is the one beach that is as yet,not exposed much to tourism and hence still unspoiled. This is a perfect beach,fairly isolated,and undisturbed by day-trippers. This place is good for both sailing and surfing.

Gopalpur-on-Sea is a lovely laidback seaport village,far removed in spirit from the nearby temple towns of Orissa. This languorous beach with coconut groves and gentle sand dunes is deserted for miles. Picture blue waters and high waves,sleepy lagoons and tiny creeks,where you can loll on the sand,stroll down the beach and gorge on seafood. Or tackle the high waves on a yacht moored at the crumbling ancient jetty and climb up the ancient lighthouse for a spectacular view of the bay.

The best thing about Gopalpur,besides the golden beach,is the seafood. This is a seafood lover's paradise,but,like everything else in this resort,don't expect meals in a hurry. The restaurants,shacks and even the locals are quite willing to cook a special meal for you - just remember to give them plenty of notice.

The tribal culture of Orissa survives in the ethnic communities in the hills and forests around Ganjam. Visits can be arranged to the tribal villages,with sufficient notice for official permission,especially during the festivals and markets.

• By Air : Situated 180-km away,Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport.
• By Rail : The nearest railway station is Berhampur on the Howrah-Chennai line of Southeastern Railway,about 18kms away.
• By Road : Gopalpur is connected by road to Barkul (75-km),Berhampur (16-km),Bhubaneshwar (180-km),and Puri (242-km).

Some other magnificient beaches in India provide the most tempting combination of sun,sand,sea and surf that is too hard to resist for any beach lover and water sport adventurer.

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