Gopalpur-on-Sea as it is popularly known within the tourist circuit, boasts of one of the finest and most popular beaches in Orissa, India. Tours to Gopalpur Beach with Tourism of Orissa tour packages promises to be an unforgettable affair with nature at its best.

Once a hub of maritime activities, the seaport at Gopalpur was discontinued from service after the WWII under the British rule and with the separation of Myanmar as an independent nation. You can visit the ruins of the port, the lighthouse and the European styled mansions and bungalows on your tour to Gopalpur Beach.

The sautéed sand, the casuarinas and palm fringed coastline, the deep turquoise blue water make a stay at Gopalpur, the beach resort of Orissa. The beach attracts swimmers, drifters and vacationers with its splendid beauty and serene aura even amidst the mayhem of excited tourists.

Besides walking on the beach, chasing the waves and swimming till dawn, you can also visit Gopalpur's local fishing villages, artisans and remnants of its medieval past.

The local fishermen add to the ambience of the coffee table book styled beach. The arriving or departing fishermen boats against the backdrop of a setting or rising sun is a sight that could have easily inspired Monet's impressionist style.

How to Reach Gopalpur

Gopalpur is located 170 kilometers south of the capital city of Bhubaneswar and 15 kilometers to the north of Berhampur, a major city on the east coast.

By Air

The airport nearest to Gopalpur is Bhubaneswar.  Bhubaneswar is well connected by air with all the major cities in India.  

By Rail

Berhampur, 15 km away, is the rail station nearest to Gopalpur and an important one on the South Eastern Railway, linking Vizag in the South and Bhubaneswar to the north.  Taking a train to Berhampur has its own attraction.  For a good part of the journey, the train runs along the shores of the spectacular Chilka lake.  Of course, you would need to take a day train to enjoy the ride.


By Road

Berhampur is 15 km from Gopalpur , from where regular bus service is always available.  You may also be able to hire taxis to take you to Gopalpur.  If you are coming to Gopalpur directly from Bhubaneswar by road, you may wish to check with the Orissa Tourism office for any bus service.