Paradeep Beach

Locate : Paradeep Beach in Orissa is at a distance of 94-km from Cuttack and 125 km from Bhubaneswar, Orissa in India.
Touring Seasons : November to March

The Beach
Paradeep beach in Orissa is an estuary of the Mahanadi. Paradeep beach Orissa has evergreen forests, with islands and creeks, a good marine drive and beach. Orissa Paradeep is a major commercial seaport of the country.

Also a major port of Orissa, Paradeep boasts of a fine beach, where visitors can easily spend couple of hours soaking in the sun or frolicking in the lovely azure water. This picturesque beach location is one of the most ideal spot for a beach destination tour.

Beach Accessibility
Airlines : Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar, 125 km away from Paradeep. You can hire a vehicle or catch a bus to Paradeep.

Rail Lines : The nearest railhead is Cuttack, 94 km away from Paradeep. From here you can pick a bus to Paradeep.

Bus Lines : One can easily reach Paradeep from any part of Orissa by road. NH-5A links Paradeep to the 3 major tourist towns of Udayagiri, Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri, all within a 100 kms. radius. The drive along the coastal belt is fascinating.

Lodging at Paradeep Beach
Paradeep in Orissa can afford several categories of accommodation in & around its locality. Pick the one which best suites you. You can also pick an accommodation at Puri or Bhubaneshwar, if you are in search of a luxury type accommodation. From these places, you can easily reach the beach resort at Paradeep.

Charming Spots near Paradeep
Temple of Baladeva
65-km from Cuttack this is an important pilgrim centre at Kendrapara, known as 'Tulasi Kshetra'. It is famous for the temple of Lord Baladeva.

Jhankad
A grand car festival is held here annually which attracts a huge crowd. Situated 60-km from Cuttack, Jhankad houses the shrine of Goddess Sarala and the place is associated with poet Sarala Das, the first epic poet of Orissa.

Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika National Park, sprawled over 367 sq km, is home to variety of animals. The exciting forest is covered by mangrove forests criss-crossed by rivers and creeks.

Gahirmatha beach
Known for crocodiles, sea turtles and water monitor lizards, Gahirmatha beach has rare white crocodiles. It is also a Park for deer and migratory birds. One can also see 10th-11th century temples, sculptures, mud-forts and potteries at this spot.

Oceanic Activities
Go for sun-bathing and strolling.