For the beach and water loving tourist, seeking holidays in India, Gopalpur in Orissa is the ultimate hideout.

Gopalpur is a small pristine beach located near Berhampur. This beach town formerly known by the name of Paloura, is a buzzing seaport and a marvelous retreat for sea lovers. Gopalpur located on the Bay of Bengal offers tranquil vicinity to the tourist travelling in India lined with coconut and casuarina plantations along with serving an ancient piece of history.

Tourism in Gopalpur

Gopalpur derived its name from 18th century temple of Lord Krishna. This popular beach resort is basically a small village mainly into fishing. Gopalpur’s wonderful beach makes it the ideal winter resort. Also through the centuries Gopalpur-on-Sea has been an important trade hub conducting silk and pearl trade with various nations. During the British rule, the East India Company constructed huge warehouses and godown here for trade purpose and Gopalpur emerged an imminent trading point. Wealthy people from neighboring areas visited Gopalpur for recreation, dance and parties and soon it became one of the favorite hunted places for leisure time.

This wealthy town evolved to become a well-liked weekend family destination. Gopalpur mainly attracts tourists wanting to spend some lazy time or bask in the sun with sunbath or walk to the old jetty. Across the beach one can catch the awesome view of the lighthouse. You can enjoy your time in this minuscule retreat, boating, yachting and having fun. The best time to visit Gopalpur is during winter in India and you can have fantastic time during New Year in India.

You won’t have to run helter skelter to find accommodation in Gopalpur as there are string of hotels and guesthouses lining the seashore. Being a magnificent seaside resort, it offers the perfect ambience to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand. A couple planning a romantic holiday in India, can sneak out an escapade walking hand in hand around the beach, collect shells and white conch, and cherish the moments forever that you have spent here on Gopalpur.

Just 15km away from Gopalpur is Dhavaleshwar, which is also another fantastic beach and houses a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Another great destination is the Chilka Lake situated just 45 km away, the biggest briny water lake attracting huge migratory bird. Taptapani is a hot water spring around 67 km away. Your vacation in India can become a memorable one if you buy a tour to India and visit Gopalpur.