Paradeep
Paradeep, also known as Paradip, a major seaport town and a designated notified area in Jagatsinghpur district in the state of Orissa, is also having a lot of potential for tourism. Paradeep’s port is the chief port in Orissa, and also one of the largest ports on India's east coast.Paradeep port is located 210 nautical miles south of Calcutta and 260 nautical miles north of Visakhapatnam. There are several attractions of tourist interest in Paradeep. Travel enthusiasts love to do some adventure and leisure things in the port town, coming across a different level of experience.
- Enjoy sunbathing and strolling
- Visit Temple of Baladeva
- Spend leisure time at Gahirmatha Beach
- Have an enjoyable time at Jhankad
- See the wealth of Bhitarkanika National Park
- Drink Paradip Lassi (containing coconut), popularly Gaveskar Lassi at Badapadia
The best time to visit Paradeep is the months of January and February as they are dry and comfortable. As the port of Paradeep is located in the coastal belt, it has a climate influenced by the sea. The place in the months of April and May remain very warm and humid. Temperatures go up to 35-40 °C (95-104 °F) during the summers and go down to 3-4 °C (37-39 °F) in winters. The wettest month of the place is July.
Paradeep Port: Paradip port is located 210 nautical miles south of Calcutta and 260 nautical miles north of Visakhapatnam.
Gahirmatha Beaches: Gahirmatha Beach is a very popular spot among the tourists visiting the port town. Gahirmatha Beach is popular for sea turtles and water monitor lizards, and also rare white crocodiles. It also houses deer and migratory birds as well as the olive Ridley sea turtles.
Neheru Bunglow See Beach: Neheru Bunglow See Beach is lying just 12 km from Paradeep.
Bhitarkanika National Park: Bhitarkanika National Park, a crocodile sanctuary since 1975, is actually the sea shore area. Sprawling over 367 sq km, the sanctuary is a abode for a large variety of animals.
Light House: Evening is the right time to visit the Light House.
Temple of Baladeva: Kendrapara, known as 'Tulasi Kshetra', is renowned for the temple of Lord Baladeva.
Jhankad: Being famous for the temple of Goddess Sarala, Jhankad is located 60 km from Cuttack. Renowned for the poet Sarala Das, the first epic poet of Odisha, the place witnesses a grand car festival every year.
Hanuman Temple: A famous religious place in the town is the Hanuman Temple.
Jagganath Temple: Jagganath Temple is another renowned temple in Paradeep.
Other places of the tourist interest in Paradeep are Smurti Udyan and Marine Aquarium.
Gahirmatha Beaches: Gahirmatha Beach is a very popular spot among the tourists visiting the port town. Gahirmatha Beach is popular for sea turtles and water monitor lizards, and also rare white crocodiles. It also houses deer and migratory birds as well as the olive Ridley sea turtles.
Neheru Bunglow See Beach: Neheru Bunglow See Beach is lying just 12 km from Paradeep.
Bhitarkanika National Park: Bhitarkanika National Park, a crocodile sanctuary since 1975, is actually the sea shore area. Sprawling over 367 sq km, the sanctuary is a abode for a large variety of animals.
Light House: Evening is the right time to visit the Light House.
Temple of Baladeva: Kendrapara, known as 'Tulasi Kshetra', is renowned for the temple of Lord Baladeva.
Jhankad: Being famous for the temple of Goddess Sarala, Jhankad is located 60 km from Cuttack. Renowned for the poet Sarala Das, the first epic poet of Odisha, the place witnesses a grand car festival every year.
Hanuman Temple: A famous religious place in the town is the Hanuman Temple.
Jagganath Temple: Jagganath Temple is another renowned temple in Paradeep.
Other places of the tourist interest in Paradeep are Smurti Udyan and Marine Aquarium.
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