Most popular and pretty beaches of Orissa
Priya Srivastava, TIMESOFINDIA.COM, TRAVEL TRENDS, PURI Created : Jun 7, 2021, 08:00 IST
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Most popular and pretty beaches of Orissa
Odisha is a beautiful state brimming with a number of gorgeous beaches! Its coastline of 500 km is dotted with some spectacular and exotic beaches which attract tourists from across the country and beyond. The state is in fact renowned for being home to some cleanest and prettiest beaches. Let’s check out the top five beaches of Orissa.
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Puri Beach
Being one of the most popular tourist attractions in Orissa, Puri Beach or Golden Beach on the shore of the Bay of Bengal remains mostly crowded with visitors. The best time to visit the beach would be during the period of the annual Puri beach festival when famous sand artists participate and showcase their talent.
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Chandipur Beach
Set in Balasore district on the shore of Bay of Bengal, Chandipur is a unique beach as the water here recedes up to five km during the ebb tide. The beach is known for being home to a wide range of marine life which includes creatures like Horseshoe crab and sea fish.
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Gopalpur Beach
Situated in the Ganjam district of Orissa, Gopalpur Beach is another most famous attraction in the state. The small coastal town of Gopalpur is renowned for its beach and fishing village.
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Konark Beach
This beach is counted among the finest beaches of India. Set in Puri district, Konark Beach or Chandrabhaga Beach is only three kilometres from the famous Sun Temple of Konark.
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Talasari Beach
Talasari Beach is considered as the safest and quietest beach in Orissa set in Baleswar district. Surrounded with swaying coconut trees, Casuarina trees and palm trees, it is also one of the lesser-known Odisha beaches. Visit the beach to take in some gorgeous sunset views.
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