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Orissa Beaches Tour

Orissa, a state on India's eastern coast, has many fine beaches caressed by the Bay of Bengal. Visited by pilgrims, holidaymakers and rare Olive Ridley turtles, who lay their eggs in nesting sites on Orissa's beaches, the coastal beauty of this state in Eastern India has to be seen to be believed. Orissa's beaches are an unforgettable Incredible India Beach Tour.

Orissa Beaches

Gopalpur On Sea

An ancient seaport, this resort is known for its beautiful golden beach. The smooth sand is ideal for a gentle stroll or jog or simply to lie back and relax, soothed by the sound of the waves lapping against the beach.

Chandipur Beach

Chandipur is situated 16-kms away from Balasore, and its beach is known for the wide-ranging tide along the seashore. The sea recedes around 5 kms at low tide and returns to the shore daily at high tide.

Konark Beach

Konark is known the world over for the majestic sun-temple. It has an equally stunning beach, which should not be missed. Both a religious pilgrimage site and a popular holiday spot, Konark beach is known for its serenity and beauty.

Paradeep Beach

Paradeep is a large seaport in Orissa. It also has a beautiful beach and a marine drive, and islands and creeks in the estuary of the Mahanadi River. It is also known for the temple of the deity, Lord Baladeva.

Puri Beach

Puri in Orissa is known as one of the four holiest places in India. It is famous for the Chariot procession or Rath Yatra at Jagannatha Temple. It is also home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Balighai Beach

Situated 8 km from Puri, this is beach is fringed by cashurina trees and has a tranquil ambience. Once visited this beach can never be forgotten.

There is also a Sea Turtle Research Centre, nearby.

Talasari Beach

Located 88-km from Balasore is the serene beach at Talasari. An idyllic place to relax and watch the sunset.

Please note that there are no nude beaches in India and nudity may offend local customs.