Odisha · East India

Gopalpur-on-Sea travel guide

An old port with a quiet beach

Gopalpur-on-Sea
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Best time
Oct–Mar
How long
2 days
Stay a night
₹1,000–7,000
Food a day
₹300–1,300
Nearest railhead
16 km away
Nearest airport
180 km away

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About Gopalpur-on-Sea

A sleepy colonial port turned beach town — clean sands and a lighthouse, the Tampara freshwater lake, Taptapani’s hot spring in the hills and the southern end of Chilika at Rambha.

Things to do in Gopalpur-on-Sea

  1. Gopalpur Beach

    2 h · Free

    Long beach with fishing boats.

  2. Gopalpur Lighthouse

    30 min · ₹20 entry

    Climb for a view of the coast.

  3. Tampara Lake

    2 h · ₹50 entry

    Boating and water sports on a freshwater lake.

  4. Taptapani Hot Springs

    2 h · Free

    Sulphur springs and a temple in the Eastern Ghats.

  5. Rambha & South Chilika

    2 h · ₹500 entry

    Boat to Breakfast Island on Chilika.

Where to stay in Gopalpur-on-Sea

  • Gopalpur beach road

    ₹2,000–5,000

    Hotels on the sea front.

  • Heritage hotels

    ₹5,000–10,000

    Restored colonial properties.

What to eat

  • Seafood thali

    local dish

    Prawn malai and crab curry.

  • Chhena poda

    sweets · veg

    Odisha’s baked cheese dessert.

Good to know

  • Berhampur station is 16 km away.
  • The sea is rough — swim only near the lifeguard area.

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