Orissa with a long coastline of around 500 Km, is prominent for some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Chilika lake is the Asia's largest brackish water lake. The lake provides shelter to million of birds and rare dolphins. Several waterfalls set amidst the picturesque hills and valleys, attract visitors from all over the country and world. Orissa has such beaches where the waves speak volumes. One can willingly spend hours soaking and basking in the sun, surfing or just frolicking in the lovely blue waters.

PuriBeach :
For centuries, the numinous beach at Puri, the land of Lord Jagnnath, has been the venue of myriad pilgrims taking the traditional purification dip, making Puri one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage destinations. Now, both Indian and foreign beach lovers have made it their special haunt.

Gopalpur on Sea :
About15 km from Berhampur, the club of Southern Orissa, is the tiny town of Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal. Enjoying the worldwide reputation of being a popular Beach Resort of Orissa, the deep and clear blue waters of which can very easily and instantly provoke those who are good swimmers. This is a convenient beach, fairly isolated, and undisturbed by day-trippers. This place is good for both sailing and surfing.

White surf splashing on the far-flung golden sands makes Gopalpur-on-Sea as one of the finest beaches on the eastern coast. A fascinating haunt for avid beach combers and sea worshippers, it is a splendid retreat.

Chandipur Beach :
Chandipur (16 km) away from Balasore Railway Station on Howrah-Madras line of South Eastern (S.E.) Railways a unique beach where the sea water recedes about 5 km during low-tide and advances to the shore line again during high-tides each day. You can see the sea literally vanishing before your eyes and also watch it coming back rhythmically at regular intervals, as if playing hide and seek.

An congenial beach resort of Orissa, backed up by musical sway of casuarina trees and creepered sand dunes, Chandipur is with a unique distinction on its own. Unlike other beaches, the sea water here recedes away from the shore line about five km twice a day, an unusual phenomenon, rarely found anywhere.