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With the sea water
receding approximately 5 kms during low tide and advancing to the
shore during high tide everyday, the Chandipur Beach at Orissa offers
a truly unique and captivating sight.
Easily accessible via
train, the beach is merely 16 kms from the Balasore Railway Station on
Howrah-Madras line of South Eastern Railways.
Watching the sea
vanish right in front of your eyes and then observing its return is a
very rare site. And to add more to this hide and seek of water, the
Casuarina trees and creeper sand dunes seem to be swaying on a
melodious musical note. The bbeach is also in close proximity to
certain other places of tourist interest namely Remuna,
Panchalingeswar, Aradi and Chandaneswar.
The seaside resort of
Chandipur, 16 km east of Balasore, is one of Orissa's finest beaches.
The musical sway of the casuarinas trees and creepered white sand
dunes add to its seductive beauty. Chandipur is one of the few beaches
of the world where the sea recedes up to 5 km daily at low tide and
chasing the waves in a jeep, when the sea retreats is unforgettable.
When the tide is in, locals trawl for small fish along the coast. The
serene and peaceful landscape of Chandipur captivates the visitor
Easily reachable by
auto rickshaw or taxi from Balasore, the accommodation at Chandipur is
plentiful. Enjoy your stay at Chandipur Beach, Orissa.
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