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Orissa is dotted with numerous beaches, having crystal clear waters. The serenity of the atmosphere in these beaches make you feel as if you are in paradise. On beach tours of Orissa don’t miss out its beautiful beaches like Puri beach, Konark beach, Astranga beach, Aryapalli beach, Balaramgadi beach, Balighai beach, Baliharachandi beach, Baleshwar beach, Chandrabhaga beach, Chandipur beach, Dhabaleshwar beach, Gopalpur beach, Paradip beach, Pati-Sonapur beach, Ramchandi beach, and Talsari beach.
Though Puri is mainly known for its Jagannath Temple, it has one of the most beautiful beaches of Orissa, or perhaps of India. The Puri beach is situated opposite the Marine Parade. The beach is extremely clean, crowded and sandy. From this beach you can get ethereal view of sunrise and sunset. Here Puri Beach Festival is also celebrated
The beach tours of Orissa is incomplete without a visit to the Konark beach. It is located at a distance of three kilometers from the famous Sun Temple. It is also known for the brilliant views of sunrise and sunset. The beach is stretched over a large area, and one can take a long soothing walk on this beach. The beach is bordered by clean white sands.
Astranga is a little beach, located 91 km from Puri, which presents a panoramic view during sunset. The Astranag beach is perhaps so named because of the multi-hued horizon that can be seen at the sunset (Astranga means eight colors).
Just 30 km from Beharampur there is a charming, quiet beach called Aryapalli beach. Its revitalizing climate adds freshness to the beauty of the beach. Tourist can enjoy surfing, sunbathing and also the swaying casuarinas. It is a serene place to visit, far away from the madding crowds.
Balaghai Beach is located 8 km from Puri and is a famous picnic spot. Here you can a catch a glimpse of Baliharina deer that inhabit the area. The Baliharachandi beach is located 27 km from Puri. This beach is known for the shrine of Godess Harchandi. Baleshwar Beach has a Shaivite shrine, located 15 km from Puri.
The whistling casuarinas and the green wild creepers are the pride of the Chandipur beach. This beach is 15 km away from Balasore. Gopalpur beach is one of the prime beaches of Orissa. Once a buzzing seaport, Gopalpur now is a tranquil place conducive to solitude and introspection. The pleasures of the sandy beach and the blue bay continue to lure the visitors. Gopalpur beach is a surfer’s delight. The Dhabaleshwar beach, close to Gopalpur, is also not to be missed.
Paradip beach is also one of the major ports. One can soak oneself in the splendid sun on this beach. The virgin beach of Pati – Sonapur is located 35 km from Gopalpur. This beach is on the confluence of the river Bahuda and the Bay of Bengal. The scenic beauty of the place is simply fascinating.
On the confluence of the river Kusabhadra and the Bay of Bengal, stands the beautiful Ramchandi beach. Just 4 km from Chandaneswar is the Talasari beach. These beaches are ideal places to spend a couple of hours, and experience new waves of emotions.
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