Places to Visit in Gopalpur
A coastal town in the Ganjam District, in the southern part of Odisha, Gopalpur is famous for reasons more than one. It houses one of the most spectacular beaches of Odisha, is highly renowned for its commercial port and the overall touristy vibe which makes the visit all the more special!
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Gopalpur on Sea
Located around 15 km from Berhampur is the Gopalpur Beach, known for being lined with coconut groves, casuarinas as well as gentle sand dunes, thus making a perfect spot for paradise-seeking beachgoers, as well as privacy-seeking couples for those adorable photo-ops!
Taratarini
This Temple on the Kumari hills at the bank of the River Rushikulya near Brahmapur city is highly revered and worshipped as the Breast Shrine (Sthana Peetha) and manifestations of Adi Shakti. Also, it is one of the oldest pilgrimages centers of the Mother Goddess.
Taptapani Hot Spring
According to local folklore Taptapani has been around for more than 300 years, and actually refers to hot water. It is famous for a perennial hot spring of Medicinal Sulfuric Water and is surrounded by serene nature and thick forests on all sides.
Siddhi Binayak Temple
Here Lord Ganesha is worshipped in the groove of a large Pipal tree for ages and carries various significant mythological tales. Especially on the eve of Vinayaka Sukla Chaturthi, lakhs of devotees throng this Temple.
Bhairabi Temple
Here the presiding deity is the Goddess Bhairavi, carved in crude fashion. Moreover, this is a temple of Lord Jagannatha and Bhairavi mata located in a single complex at the Mantridi village.
Olive Ride Turtle at Rushikulya
Various things are unique to the State of Odisha. This is also one of them, where every year at Rushikulya river mouth, along the Bay of Bengal, lakhs of endangered Olive Ridley turtles flock for their annual mass nesting.
Narayani Temple
Dedicated to the ten armed goddess Narayani or Lakshmi, the Jai Maa Narayani Temple situated in Narayani village near Khalikote, is one of the most revered temple destinations to visit in the State.
Tampara Lake
One of the largest freshwater lakes in Odisha, the Tampara Lake is spectacular to visit, and features excellent opportunities for boat-riding. A trip to Tampara will surely be adventurous as well as memorable.
Nirmalijhar
A perennial stream in the Ganjam District, the Nirmalijhar flows from the Badaghati Mountains in the Eastern Ghats and makes up for a gorgeous view-point for tourists. A lesser known destination, this is located around 60 kms from Berhampur and about 120 kms from Bhubaneswar.
