Attractions of Orissa

When to Visit Bhubaneswar / ORISSA
Bhubaneswar and other part of the Orissa can be visited round the year, but the ideal time would be from October to March when the rains are over and the temperature is just right. Remember, summer is extremely humid and hence an enervating time for travelers not used to the heat and humidity

Around / About Bhubaneswar
The city is too spread out to go about on foot. Most convenient and comfortable thing to do is rent a car, because there is no regular bus services or metered taxi in the city . Rented Cars are all chauffeurs driven and usually rented by the day, kilometers and hours. Sightseeing too is far easier this way, but what you need is a guided driver to drive you around the places. Swosti Travels can be contacted for the same. We have a fleet of comfortable & luxury cars & coaches with experienced & knowledgeable drivers who can take around not just in Bhubaneswar but any part of Orissa. For more details about our cars & coaches, please contacts us.

Bhubaneswar This city of Temples is well known for exquisitely carved temples like Lingaraj temple, Mukteswar temple, Rajarani temple and many more. The city is bustling with Educational & Research Institutions, hospitals, IT related establishments and climatically favourable place. Other places of interest in and around the city are Dhauli, khandagiri & Udaygiri, Nandankanan. Dhauli Famous for the historic rock edict of Ashoka and the place of Kalinga. The Shanti Stupa – a 20th century structure by Japanese collaboration has great aesthetic appeal. Khandagiri & Udayagiri Known for well carved, polished Jain caves and rock edict of Kharavela. Most famous caves are Hati Gumpha ( Elephant cave) and Rani Gumpha (Queen’s cave). Nandankanan A beautiful natural setting is carved out of Chandaka Forest is one of the finest parks in the country. The white tiger safari, lion safari and many endangered species attract the attention of visitors. Boating, Toy trains, Cable cars and the Botanical garden are the added attractions. Chilka Largest inland lake of the country and this brackish water lagoon is home to diversified classes of fauna. This is also an important sanctuary and water resort for migratory birds. Other places of interest in and around Chilka are : Parikuda and Maluda: Populous island inside the lake. Kalijai: Rocky Island associated with many legends. Satapada: A retreat in the bosom of nature to witness thrilling sights of Dolphins. Konark Famous Konark temple here, is conceived has a gigantic chariot for ‘Sun God’. This ‘Black Pagoda’ ‘The Epic on Stone’ is a superb architectural monument bustling with power and grace beside the enchanted shoreline. Other places of interest in and around Konark is: Chandrabhaga: The beach here is longed for the scenes of sunrise on sea. Puri Famous for the temple of Lord Sri Jagannath. A tourist destination for the Golden beach with Sun, Sea and Surf. This ancient town is one of the pithas established by Shankaracharya. Other places of interest in and around this pilgrim town are: Sakhigopal Temple: This temple is well known for worship of Radha and Krishna. Lokanath Temple: This temple at Puri is the seat of Lord Shiva. BhitarakanikaThis marine sanctuary of 672 sq.kms. is in the estuary of Brahmani River. This mangrove-dominated sanctuary harbours a wide variety of reptiles, birds and mammals. Nrusimhanath TempleThe 15th century temple at the foot of Gandhamardan mountain is a famous pilgrimage destination. Simlipal One of the biggest wild life sanctuaries of the country well known for its sylvian beauty of valleys and waterfalls. This mesmerize the visitors. Other places in and around Simlipal are: Barehipani: The waterfall within a thrilling surrounding amuses visitors. Joranda: This waterfall is also full of amazing sights. Chahala: A place to witness wild life live.

Resorts in Gopalpur

Location: Only 16 kilometers  from Berhampur, the hub of southern Orissa, the tiny bay side location called Gopalpur, enjoys the reputation of a beautiful beach retreat. plesant breeze from across the Bay in the solitude of quietness amidst palm, coconut and casuarinas trees makes Gopalpur an ideal summer holiday destination. Connected by excellent high way, NH5, it is 190 kilometers from Bhubaneswar. Swosti Palm Resort, located right on the shore is the only luxury resort hotel at Gopalpur to provide multi dimensional hospitality services with elaborate local sightseeing tour facilities provided by Swosti Travels starting from a thrilling cruise on Chilika-the largest brackish water lake of Asia to the dancing dolphins at Satapada, Hot Spring at Taptapani, trekking options at Mahendragiri hill and the temple tour of South Orissa.

The luxury resort consists of 25 well appointed airconditioned rooms, 2 suits, restaurant, bar and conference hall to accomodate 15-30 delegates


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Incredible Indian Beaches

Indian beaches are known for its elegance with a slight tinge of difference from the other countries. Tourists from the coastal areas love to hang out at the beach to feel like home. Indian beaches have a lot to offer them. A sense of temptation flow through your body when you spend your time at the Indian beaches .you just cant resist yourself. Its a place of a perfect combination of the three air water and sun. The combination of the three in proportion is available only at the beaches. Beaches are the best place to take a sun bath. Beach volleyball is one of the famous games of the world. Its played and really enjoyed at the Indian beaches. The famous beaches of India are in Goa, Kerela, Tamil Nadu and Orissa. 
Many private and government agencies offer packages for a tour to Indian beaches. They are economical, well organized and much to offer. They offer a variety of Indian beach vacation packages which may be recognized on basis of day and night you want to spend at the beach. They charge differently for different beach packages. Beauty of beaches is felt more if you get a chance to stay at the beach. So, there are many beach resorts which offer a complete comfort along with a awesome feeling of spending holidays at the beach. As India is known for its diversity in culture so are the beaches.
There are various online platforms which offer a variety of India beaches holiday packages. These offer a variety of flexible packages which can be selected according to the tourist comfort. Online booking for India beaches tour are offered by many government and private agencies. Various online platforms that offer packages for Indian beaches include lodging, fooding, travelling and many offers a personal guide for the tourists group. Various India beach vacation packages include a trip to famous Indian beaches.
Starting from the west is the anjuna beach in Goa, Dona Paula beach in Goa, Juhu beach in Mumbai and moving towards the southern part include beaches in kerela, Andaman and nicobar islands, Lakshadweep and Orissa like Kovalam beach in Kerela, Gopalpur beach on sea in Orissa. Tour to these beaches is included in the variety of India beach vacation packages. Online booking for India beaches tour has made tour and travel to beaches simple. India beaches vacation packages are offered by many tours and travel companies. They offer a variety of packages in terms of money, in terms of days you want to spend etc. These tours and travel companies who offer India beach vacation packages take care of each and every need of the tourist. Many agencies offer plane tickets too but they take an extra charge applicable accordingly.

Beach Holidays in India

India enjoys a long coastline of 6000 km dotted with some of the most exquisite beaches of South Asia. These inviting beaches beckon thousands of tourists from all over the world. Thanks to these beaches and their paradisaical ambience, India is emerging as one of the top destination for theme holidays. In fact, Beach Holidays in India in combination with its culture, traditions and heritage present heady cocktail which is seen nowhere in the world. Choosing your beach destination could be a perplexing task as India is replete with hundreds of good beaches which are unique in their own right.

Goa - the beach capital of India - is dotted with numerous beaches with a host of tourist facilities and hotels around them. No wonder then, Goa is thronged by tourists all the year round. Thanks to the beautiful beaches in Goa, the state is popularly called the pearl of the east.

Based on geography, Goan beaches can be divided in two parts Northern Goa beaches and Southern Goa beaches. While north Goa beaches like Anjuna, Calangute, Baga, Miramar and Mobor are highly commercial and thronged by large number of vacationers, the south Goa beaches like Colva, Utorda, Varca, Betalbatim and Palolem offer more calm and quiet corners to hang around on the Beach Vacations in India.

Goan beaches are perfect for hiking, swimming, sun-bathing and water sports. Anjuna beach is famous for its rave parties and shopping facilities while Calangute and Baga are known for their water sports facilities like wind surfing, snorkeling, speed boating, water skiing, parasailing and deep sea fishing. The silvery beaches of Colva and Palolem are top draw amongst the tourists for their pristine beauty. They are more or less untouched by commercial activity.

If you are looking for more quieter beaches for your beach vacations, then some beaches in Gujarat such as Diu and Karnataka such as Gokarna (situated near Goa) will offer exactly what you are in search of. Tamil Nadu's Mamallapuram beach and Orissa's Gopalpur are also some of the finest beaches with tiny hamlets and colonial ruins in quiet ambience.

Kerala is famous for its lush greenery and natural beauty. There are numerous beach destinations in this God's own country: Kovalam, Varakala, Fort Kochi, Kappad, Cherai, Alleppey, Bekal, Beypore, Marai and many more. All these beaches have their own individuality and charm. No matter where you go in Kerala, you will surely experience a memorable beach holidays in India.

Kerala Beaches also offer a range of water sports and adventure sports. If adrenaline rush is your thing then catamaran sailing, speed boating and scuba diving are for you. Those who don't want to indulge in these sports can relax and unwind on the beach having sun bath, angling or just hiking around.

Hotels in Gopalpur

Gopalpur is amongst the popular beaches in Orissa. Gopalpur-on-Sea is a beautiful and small beach resort located along the Bay of Bengal in the eastern Indian state of Orissa. Gopalpur extends from latitude 19°16' in the North to longitude 84°57' in the East. The place is 16 km away form Berhampur, on the Howrah-Chennai main line.

HISTORY OF GOPALPUR

Originally a small fishing village on the coast of Orissa, it was so named when a temple dedicated to Lord Krishna was constructed some time in the 18th century. Apart from its temple, Gopalpur was distinguished for its magnificent beach and was discovered as a perfect winter resort. Soon hotels and guesthouses lined its seafront. The East India Company built huge warehouses and godowns because the trade with Burma had picked up and Gopalpur had become a trading point for rice from Rangoon. In those days, there were dances and parties that continued until the early hours and wealthy Bengalis from Calcutta made it their holiday home. Till today Gopalpur is amongst the popular beaches in Orissa.

Gopalpur's importance dwindled when trade with Burma abruptly ceased during the war and never revived again. When the British left India, even members of rich Bengali homes preferred to holiday in other places and Gopalpur reverted to what it originally was, a fishing village.

With an increase in tourist trade in the late seventies, and the opening of luxury hotels, a slow revival began and today Gopalpur-On-Sea is one of the foremost beach resorts in India. Though now there are many popular beaches in Orissa.

TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS Gopalpur is a bewitching seaside resort and there can be no better option than to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand. Walk around the beach, collect shells and first-sized peal-white conch, and remember all the beautiful moments of your life. One may not be able to do it again. BEST TIME TO VISIT GOPALPUR Being a beach resort, the place has a uniform temperature throughout the year. Temperature in the summer months touches a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C, respectively. Winter months are relatively cold with a maximum and minimum temperature of 27°C and 16°C, respectively. Average annual rainfall is 118.7 cm. Thus, you may plan your trip to Gopalpur, beaches in Orissa accordingly.