Gopalpur - Amazing Beach City of Odhisa

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An unexplored coastal area of India Gopalpur is our prime destination today. It is the town of Ganjam region in Odisha, India. It is the commercial as well as the famous sea beach for travelers at a 15 km distance from Berhampur. This Indian tourist place is having ample beaches and there is a point when sea is divided into two parts. You can view the amazing pictures of this wonderful beach land.

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History

Gopalpur is the ancient commercial port, though now its lying in ruins. Soraine family controlled the town for longer and they became wealthy as well. Development during their ownership was good and later it became a big trade center from little fishing village. They also founded the rule allowing any villager to build own house, with some perimeters. At the British ruling period family transferred and become British missionaries. The town played an important role for the British East India company especially for trading with Bhutan and other north-east countries. Gopalpur is a very quiet and relaxed place, but the only big difference about this place is it is one of the most hunted beaches of India now.

Beaches

Town is just 16 km far from Brahmapur that is commercial hub of southern Odisha. Brahmapur is also close to the border of TN (Telangana State). This torpid beach is full of casuarinas, coconut groves, and gentle sand dunes.

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Gopalpur Beach

Renewed in the 1970s initiated by the Odisha government, the docks were supposed to recuperate the trading activities of the port. The old dock is key tourist attraction here that was the major point for trade and commerce during medieval times. The sailors of that time started a journey from this dock to Indonesia and Rangoon. It's an amazing drive-in for the visitors and the view of the sea from this point cannot be expressed in worlds. It is listed in the longest stretch beaches of India famous for cashew nut trees as well. The town is having the main business of cashew nuts and export is done at large scale from this town. Lighthouse is placed at the point where the maximum area of the sea can be covered. Town is also popular to localities for 'beach festival' organized every year. Another big beach is Dhabaleshwar also known to the world for the temple.



Attractions near Gopalpur

Beach Festival:

The first beach festival was conducted in 1996 by Ganjam Hotel Association. The reason to start the festival was to promote tourism and culture.



Aqua Sports:

Notorious Scuba Diver Shabbir Box established the training cum fun ride service on the backwaters of the sea. Wind Surfing, Scuba Diving, Rowing, Swimming, Water Scooter and Paddle Boat are a few major events performed with well-trained professionals.

How to reach Gopalpur?

By Air: Bhubaneswar is at 180 km distance is the closest airport for our town. Flights from almost all domestic airports are available for Bhubaneshwar.

By Rail: Closest railway station is Berhampur reachable through Calcutta, Chennai and some big cities of India.

By Road: This Indian tourist place is connected by road to Barkul, Bhubaneshwar (180 km), Berhampur (16 km), and Puri (242 km).
Location: Gopalpur, Odisha, India

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