GOPALPUR

Located in Southern Odisha, Gopalpur is a prominent coastal town of Gopalpur by the coast of Bay of Bengal. It attracts a number of tourists throughout the year to enjoy a slice of serene life. It was a popular trading centre during the British reign and still known as a vibrant hub for commercial activities.

It is a haven for religious travellers and has many popular places to visit in Orissa like Maa Tara Tarini Hill Shrine, Bala Kumari Temple and Sri Sri Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Pitha. For the lovers of sand and sun, there is the Sonepur Beach, Aryapalli Beach and the Gopalpur Beach for the visitors. To take a break in the middle of a plethora of wildlife, the city has the Satapada Dolphin Sanctuary and Bankeswari.

Highlights: Religious tourism, beaches, fishing etc.

Best Time to Visit: October to April.