Gopalpur

Gopalpur is a calm and peaceful beach resort lying in the Ganjam District of the costal state of Orissa. This small but exquisite city has been active since the Kalinga days when it was the richest city and a significant port engaged in trade of pearls and silk with nations like Bali, Java and Sumatra. It was a significant port for Britishers till its separation from Burma in 1942 after which the port has ceased to exist. Today this beautiful beach is a prominent tourist destination for its picturesque serene, mouth watering delicacies and marvelous handicrafts.

The beach:- Gopalpur beach caressed by the casuarinas has got immense plantations of palm, cashew and coconut. Glaring the rolling sea waves under the fresh air of these plants away from the maddening crowds of the cities is an experience to be cherished for a life time. The beach is east facing hence the rising and the setting sun casts stunning spells for you over the Bay of Bengal.

Adventurous Activities:- The beach is the site for many adventure activities like yachting, surfing, angling, swimming, canoeing and boating.  For amateurs the skilled trainers are there to guide them and acquire them excellence over the art.

Hamlets are the site for beautiful orange Orchids. The light house provides spectacular view of the Gopalpur beach and a part of the Chilka Lake.

Gopalpur is the destinations for some mouth watering cuisines. Sea foods like crabs and lobsters are available in the local restaurants cooked in the traditional Oriyan style, a taste which will be relished by your buds for ages to come. It is also and ideal destinations for shopping handloom Sarees and handicrafts made up of shells. Deserted for miles Gopalpur can be an ideal conference destination because of the absence of the maddening crow which is otherwise present in any other tourist destination. It has got some premium resorts and hotels which promises impeccable hospitality for your guests along with splendid accommodation facilities.

 

• Sightseeing of Gopalpur.
• Enjoying water sports at the beach
• Enjoying the delicacies of Gopalpur
• Shopping at Gopalpur
• Excursion of areas near Gopalpur
• Spa and health treatment at hotel.

 

Like most of Orissa Gopalpur too experiences three prime climates. The summers begin here from April and stays till June. The burning Sun plays as spoil sport during these months which restricts all the outings on the beach. The rains begin here from July and continue till September. The Octobers bring in the season for tourists. The most pleasant weather is experienced in Gopalpur between the periods from October to March making it the best time to visit Gopalpur.

 

Chilka Lake:- The famous Chilka lake is just 45 kms from Gopalpur. Chilka has been declared wetlands of International Significance under Ramasar Convention because of the vast treasure of avi fauna and aquatic flora and fauna supported by it. It is the home for the majestic Irrawaddy Dolphins apart from being the wintering ground for the hundreds of migratory birds coming from far off places like Siberia, Iran Afghanistan etc.

Taptapani:- 67 kms from Gopalpur Taptapani is the sight for hot water springs believed to have medicinal properties to skin ailments.

Gopalpur Beach Festival:- An initiative of the Gopalpur Hotel Association Gopalpur beach festival is celebrated annually during the month of December. While it is a great opportunity to know the people of Orissa, the festival days are big occasion to witness the tradition and rich cultural heritage of the state.