Tag: # Beaches in Odisha

Chandipur

Chandipur is a beach in Odisha’s Balasore district. The beach is around 16 kilometers from the Balasore Railway Station and is located on the Bay of Bengal’s shore. The beach is remarkable in that during the ebb tide, the sea recedes up to 5 kilometers. The beach encourages biodiversity because of its unique setting. Horseshoe crab can also be seen on the beach near Mirzapur, a nearby fishing market and village at the Budhabalanga River’s confluence (Balaramgadi). It’s a great area for a picnic. Here is one of Odisha Tourism’s Panthanivas (guest houses).

Defence Ministry (MoD) :

At Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, the Indian Strategic Forces Command’s Integrated Test Range (ITR) is also located in Chandipur. The ITR has tested and fired a number of Indian missiles, including the nuclear-capable Prithvi, Agni, and Shaurya ballistic missiles, as well as the Akash and Barak 8 surface-to-air missiles.

Transport :
Traveling up to Baleswar by rail or road and then boarding a bus, auto, or taxi to Chandipur is possible. National Highway 16 provides access to Baleswar (NH-16). Balasore railway station is 16 kilometers from Chandipur sea beach. To view the important locations of Panchalinegeswar, Khirachora Gopinath temple, Chandipur Beach, Emami Jagannath temple, and Nilgiri Jagannath temple, hire a local guide and trekker.

Food :
In hotels and restaurants, a wide variety of seafood is offered. Here, fish is extremely cheap.

Talasari Beach

Talasari beach is one of Odisha’s most beautiful and clean beaches. This beach is located in the Baleswar district of Odisha. which is located on India’s north-eastern coast. In Odia, the word ‘Talasari’ means a row of palm leaves. The word Tala also means rhythm, which is reflected in the lapping of the sea waves against the shore. The rows of palm trees that line the Talasari beach enhance the beauty of the beach, elevating it to the ranks of India’s top tourist destinations. Talsari’s beach is well-known for its fishing village and for those who enjoy seafood. Digha Beach is only 7 kilometers away.

The flowing Subarnarekha river raises the visual appeal of Talasari beach by a few notches. In addition, the Talasari beach has sand dunes and red crabs, which add to the beach’s appeal. The fishing hamlets and mangrove trees of Bichitrapur, which are located near this beach, draw visitors.

Overview
The area features long stretches of green paddy fields, numerous rivers, blue hills, and long beaches. Tall coconut trees, palm trees, and casuarina trees line the beach. The last beach on this stretch is Udaipur Beach.
When the stream is overflowing, the only way to get to the main beach is by boat. At times, however, one can walk across the dry riverbed. It place is a bit windy here.
Talasari is one of Odisha’s lesser-visited beaches. The Talsari beach is not as popular as the other beaches in Odisha. The sea at Talsari beach is calm and peaceful, as opposed to turbulent. It is the final beach in the state of Odisha to the north.

Attractions

  • Red and orange flowers bloom on cashew trees in February. The cashew kernel dangles from the fruit, which is also edible.
  • There are a few small hotels and an Odisha government-run Panthasala.
  • The beach is relatively flat, with small, playful waves. In the distance, the Subarnarekha River’s estuary can be seen.
  • On the beach, a quay has been built that serves as a fish market in the morning.

Transport
Talasari is 36 kilometers from Jaleswar, which is the nearest railway station, and Kolkata, which is 180 kilometers from Talasari. It’s also easily accessible from Baleswar. However, Talsari is only 8–10 kilometers from Digha from the West Bengal side. Two trains have recently been launched from Howrah (Kolkata) to New Digha, covering a distance of approximately 4 hours. To get to Talsari, take a cab or other local transportation (motor-van or bike) from the New Digha railway station. It would take about 15 minutes.