Gopalpur Beach
ଗୋପାଳପୁର ବେଳାଭୂମି
A golden sandy beach along the Bay of Bengal, where the remains of a colonial-era port and fishing boats make the town’s classic sunrise scene.
Gopalpur Beach is the heart of the town. Its sand is wide and gently sloping. In the early morning, you can see the sunrise over the sea, fishermen hauling nets, and wooden boats returning to shore. In the evening, the beach has snack stalls and camel and horse rides. The northern section of the beach still has old warehouses and remains of the port from the British colonial period, while the southern section near the lighthouse is ideal for a walk along the shore and photography. The currents here are strong, with noticeable rip currents, and officials have repeatedly warned visitors not to swim far out. Wade only in areas with lifeguards. The beach is open to the public free of charge. It is about 16 km from Berhampur railway station, and you can reach it by taxi or local bus. A Gopalpur Beach Festival takes place every winter, featuring sand sculptures and folk music and dance performances.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Gopalpur Lighthouse
- Berhampur Silk Market
- Potagarh Fort
- Sonapur Beach
- Rushikulya Olive Ridley Rookery
- Tara Tarini Temple
- Rambha Bay, Chilika Lake
- Kalijai Temple