Gopalpur-On-Sea, near
Berhampur, is one of India's most
sought after beaches, with a distinct charm
of its own. You can have a lovely lazy
holiday on this deserted beach with
its coconut groves, cashew trees (cashew nuts
from here are processed and exported),
casuarinas and gentle sand
dunes.
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Gopalpur On Sea
Climate
Being a beach resort,
Gopalpur has a uniform temperature throughout
the year. Temperature in the summer months
touches a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C,
respectively. Winter months are relatively
cold with a maximum and
minimum temperature of 27°C and 16°C, respectively. Gopalpur
recieves an average annual rainfall of 118.7
cm.
Language
The main language is
Oriya but one can communicate with
English in some
places.
Holidaying in
Gopalpur, you can take a stroll down the
beach or tackle the high waves on a
yacht. You could also watch
fishermen desperately pulling their
catch or mending their nets. This is a
seafood lover’s paradise, and the
restaurants, shacks and even the locals are
quite willing to cook a special meal for you,
given plenty of time and notice.
Gopalpur-On-Sea is also famous for its
'beach festival' organised annually. Gopalpur
has a lighthouse and an ancient, commercial
port, now lying in ruins. Other places to
visit nearby are the beach and temple at
Dhabaleshwar, Taptapani hot water springs,
Chandragiri (a Tibetan
refugee village, recognised by its temple, prayer
flags, Lhasa Apso dogs and the intricate carpets that
the Tibetan community weaves for a livelihood).
The
tribal culture of Orissa survives in the
ethnic communities in the
hills and forests around
Ganjam. Visits can be arranged to
the tribal villages, with sufficient notice
for official permission, especially during the
festivals and markets. Be
prepared to trek up the hills and to
camp in very basic
accommodation.
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