Gopalpur-on-sea is one of the finest beaches in India. It is a small town crowded with thousands of visitors every year. The Gopalpur-on-sea is named in 18th century after the temple which is dedicated to 'Gopal' one of the many names of the lord Krishna.

Gopalpur-on-sea has a splendid view of the sun, sea, sand and waves that puts this beach in fascinating beauty. The sparkling view of the sunset and sunrise thrills the visitors as the color of the sky changes completely. This exotic beach is like a paradise for the sea lovers. During ancient times Gopalpur-on-sea was a very famous sea port which is now lying in ruins. This beach is now renovated into a relaxed and calm place where people hang out, far from the hum drums of the city life.

In Gopalpur-on-sea fishing is carried on a large scale. The vista in the evening is very colorful as the fishermen return back, with their boats and nets filled with fishes. Later theses fishes are sold in the market. This beach has golden sand, covered with huge coconut palm trees, and casuarinas trees. Gopalpur-on-sea exports cashew nuts as they are processed here. One can lay on the soft sand warming the body, watching high waves, blue water, lagoons and enjoys the sound of the birds on the beach.

There is an ancient lighthouse on the beach which is open only in afternoon for the visitors which provides a very beautiful view of the entire area. This beach is clean and the gentle waves make perfect place to swim and have a sun bathe.

Major places of attraction near by:

• Taptapani: Taptapani is located just 67 kilometers away from Gopalpur, offers a hot water showers which is quite famous among the visitors. Here naturally medicated water is sprinkled which soaks all your aches and pains.
• Dhavaleswar: Dhavaleswar is located just 15 kilometers from Gopalpur-on-sea; it is a beautiful beach with a temple of lord Shiva. This is the main attraction across the country
• Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is 45 kilometers from the Gopalpur-on-sea, the over all area of the lake is 1100 square kilometers. This lake is the largest black water lake in India. Number of migrated birds can be seen in this area.

Accommodation:

There are many good accommodation options available such as international 3 and 5-star hotels, beach resorts and old bungalows. The service they offer are good and the rates are also reasonable. Hotels and resorts provides all comforts and have well-ventilated room.

How to reach

• By air: Nearest airport is the Bhudaneswar airport which is 180 kilometers from Gopalpur. There are regular flights operated by the Indian airlines to other major cities of India.
• By railway: Berhampur railway station is just 16 kilometers from Gopalpur. It is on the Howrah-chennia lines in southeastern railway. You can hire taxis and buses to reach the destination.
• By roads: There are state transport buses and private luxury buses operated from here to major cities of the state which ply very frequently.

Best time to visit:

Gopalpur-on-sea is a delightful and relaxed place which promises a lovely holiday with your family and friends. If fed-up of the daily routine lifestyle then visit Gopalpur to have a great vacation, right time to visit this place is from September to March.

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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