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The beautiful 'city of sand on the sea' Balasore or Baleswar is situated in the District Balasore in the state of Orissa. Balasore came to be known from the Persian word, Bala- e-sore or 'Town in the sea'. According to a legend, the district and city have been named after Lord Shiva or Baneshwara, while others link it as the as the capital of Demon King, Baneswar. Apart from legends, due to the proximity of the sea and its strategic location, Balasore emerged as an important maritime port during the medieval times. During the 18th century, most of the regions were occupied by the Dutch but were taken over by the British soon. Today, Balasore is an important tourist destination and a commercial hub of the state. In recent years, Balasore has been in news for military missile testing such as Nag and Agni. Apart from that it attracts thousands of tourists due to the pristine beaches and aquamarine sea. Palm fringed white sand beaches and natural scenic locations, with the unique receding sea water at Chandipur is an added attraction.
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| Chandipur Sea Beach in Balasore |
Chandipur is a peaceful sea side resort where the sea recede and proceed 5 km everyday. Chandipur is 16 km away from Balasore. Other places of tourist interest around Balasore are Remuna, Panchalingeswar, Aradi and Chandaneswar.
TRAVEL INFORMATION:
By Air: The Nearest airports are Calcutta(206 kms) and Bhubaneswar (294 kms).
By Rail : The nearest Railway station is Balasore(16 km). Balasore is on Calcutta-Chennai mainline, is well connected by all major cities.
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By Road : Chandipur is 16 kms away from Balasore. Balasore is Well connected by all major cities by Road.
Balasore-Bhubaneswar: 290 kms. Balasore-Calcutta:190 kms.
Balasore-Chennai: 1515 kms. Balasore-Guwahati: 1341 kms. |
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Accommmodation Telephone No.
1.Panthanivas,O.T.D.C. 270051
2.Hotel Subham 270025
3.Hotel Chandipur 270030
4.Hotel Anandamayee 270012
5.Hotel Pacific Inn 270083
6.Hotel Santinivas 270018
7.Hotel Muktangan 270027
8.Casuarina Forest Rest 252613 ( D.F.O. Baripada )
Chandipur
9.P.W.D.Bungalo 262045 ( Ex. Engineer,Balasore )
Chandipur |
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| Kasaphal Muhana in Balasore |
Kasaphal Beach is a beautiful place gifted by mother nature situated 30 kms away from Balasore.This marvel of Nature gives the bathers an unexpected pleasure of fearlessly walking into the sea and happily playing with the waves. When the waters disappear, you can even take walk into the see and play arround with the water springs. The beauty of the exposed bosom of the beach is further enhanced by casuarina trees and the wave of the sand. The Delta of Dubdubi and Panchpal rivers make a fantastic fishing harbour. Boat riding with the fisherman in to the see makes unmemorable day in any ones mind.This is a good destination for honeymooners & picnic lovers
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Nearest rail head is Basta in S.E.Rly. |
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The spot is connected with all weather road
( 36 Kms.from Balasore ) |
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No accommodation is available at Kashaphal.
Tourist can stay at Balasore( 36 Kms. From the spot ) |
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| CHAWMUKH , DAGARA in Balasore |
Chawmukh and Dagara the two coastal village in Baliapal Block of Balasore District are orescent with inviting beaches.The calm and screne
atmosphare long treshes of silvery sands,wistling casurarina and red crabs are some of the attractions of these lovely beaches.Fishing by small Boats with the local fisher flock is very interesting.The Beaches aglow with the presence of group picnickers on new years and X-mass days every
year.
Approach
Road : 64 Kms. From Balasore.A good black topped road existing up to Jagai ( Kalipada ) Chowkmukh and
Dagara 11 Kms. And 9 Kms. respectively from Jagai are connected by country roads not approachable
during rainy season.Bus services are available up to Jagai.
Rail : The nearest rail head is Basta (65 Kms.) and Jaleswar 58 Kms. Are convenient for express train
travelers.
Accommodation : Panthanivas,Dagara
Telephone No. 53331
B.D.O. Baliapal
For further accommodation tourist can stay at Balasore 65 Kms. From the spot. |
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| KHARASAHAPUR BEACH in Balasore |
Kharasahapur a costal village is situated at a distance of 37 Kms. towards south east of Balasore the Dist. Headquarters. Close to
Sea Beach a small temple named “Mangala “ is worth seeing. It is a Saktipitha . A tourist visiting the temple should not miss the chance
of enjoying the blue view of Bay of Bengal enriched with calm and serene atmosphere. Fishing Jetty located 1 Km. from the spot is
further attraction to tourist. Fishing by small boats and Motor launch with local fisher folk is very Interesting. |
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| TALASARI BEACH in Balasore |
Talasari is one of the less exploited Orissa beaches. The Talasari beach is not as frequently visited by the people as the other beaches of Orissa.
The Talasari beach is well connected by roads to the other cities of Orissa. It lies at a distance of 88 kilometers from the city of Balasore and 4 kilometers from Chandaneswar. The beach of Talasari can also be visited from the popular beach at Digha in the state of West Bengal. The beach lies at a short distance of 8 kilometers from Digha.
The waters of the sea at Talasari beach are not turbulent but calm and peaceful. Children enjoy gathering shells of different shapes and sizes that lie in abundance in the beach.
The beach at Talasari is popularly visited by the local people during the weekends. Tourists arrive here to spend a serene and tranquil vacation. |
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