Gopalpur-on-Sea Attractions
Gopalpur-on-Sea is a seaport village with a laid-back beach, coconut groves and sand dunes for miles. Gopalpur got its name from an 18th C temple dedicated to Krishna.
Gopalour-on-Sea is also famous for its annual beach festival. The Bay is a delight for surfer's and excellent for sailing.
The biggest attraction in Gopalpur-on-Sea is the peace and quiet, very different from the nearby temple towns of Orissa.
A lone lighthouse compliments the beach scene with its red and white stripes and lovely gardens. Visitors can climb to the top for a rewarding view and cool breeze.
Nearby are the ruins of an old jetty that was used during medieval times by sailors traveling to Indonesia. The crumbling walls and pillars was witness to the past glory of this ancient commercial seaport.
Gopalour-on-Sea is also famous for its annual beach festival. The Bay is a delight for surfer's and excellent for sailing.
The biggest attraction in Gopalpur-on-Sea is the peace and quiet, very different from the nearby temple towns of Orissa.
A lone lighthouse compliments the beach scene with its red and white stripes and lovely gardens. Visitors can climb to the top for a rewarding view and cool breeze.
Nearby are the ruins of an old jetty that was used during medieval times by sailors traveling to Indonesia. The crumbling walls and pillars was witness to the past glory of this ancient commercial seaport.
