Tour to Gopalpur
A state of plenty of temples displaying exquisite forms of art and architecture, Orissa boasts of having different names at different periods, like, Kalinga, Utkala, Kongada and Odr Desha. It was in this state of eastern India, where Buddhism found its roots and gradually spread to the South East Asian countries due to the good business relations between Puri and the Indonesian Islands. Several travelers from far and wide are attracted by the unusual charm of this state, due to its strong historical connections, religious overtones, architectural feats and the sheer profusion of Nature's riches. A Tour to Orissa will come to completion with your Tour to Gopalpur.
On your Tour to Gopalpur, your will be mesmerized by the scintillating beauty of the beach lying by the Bay of Bengal, at 16 km from the city of Behrampur. Swims in the sea, alone or with help of the nolias, can be really enchanting.
On the beach, the little shops selling shells, conchs, sand sculptures and little curios made of shells can be some interesting purchases. Green coconuts and fresh seafood found here can be ideally complementary to the romantic outing.
Several dilapidated buildings, bungalows, mansions and lighthouse bearing the colonial look due to years of British dominance, are to be found in the town of Gopalpur.
How to reach Gopalpur
- Road: Well connected through well maintained roads; regular services of buses, taxis and auto rickshaws are also available.
- Railway: Nearest railhead is Behrampur (16 km)
- Airport: Nearest airport - Bhubaneshwar (190 km) and Vishakhapatnam (260 km)
Accommodation
Decent accommodation options with good hotels and guesthouses are available in Gopalpur.
A Tour to Gopalpur will serve as an ideal getaway if you love to spend time with yourself or your kin far from the ruckus of city life.
