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APPROACH
Road : Gopalpur is well connected by an excellent all-weather
road which branches off from the NH 5 on the outskirts of Berhampur (16
km). Regular bus services are available. Taxis and Autorickshaws are
also available.
Rail : Nearest railhead is Berhampur (16 km) on the S..E. Rly.
served by a number of fast trains on Kolkata-Chennai route.
Air : Nearest airport is Bhubaneswar (190 km) and Visakhapatnam
(260 km)
EXCURSION
There are a few places of interest around Gopalpur to which day trips
can be made.
Berhampur (16 km) : An important commercial town of South Orissa,
Berhampur is an ideal market for shopping . The market displays a
dazzling array of Orissan Handicraft and Handloom products. Prominent
among them are Silk Sarees and Horn Toys.
Taptapani (65 km) : Set against the evergreen thick forests,
Taptapani is known for its hot sulpher spring, a bath in which during
winter is so refreshing. Even during other seasons, the scenic beauty of
the place is amazing. During rainy season, clouds roam around the
foliage. There is an OTDC Panthanivas with bath tubs directly connected
to the hot spring.
Mahuri Kalua (30 km) : Enroute to Taptapani, Mahuri Kalua is
another scenic spot. There is a Shrine of Goddess Kalua in the deep
greenery of nature.
Patisonaour (30 km)' : Down south of Gopalpur, on the border of
Andhra Pradesh, 'Patisonapur is another beach. Quiet and secluded, this
is a wide and clean beach across the river Bahuda.
Taratarini (30 km) : On the bank of the Rushikulya near the
village Purushottampur, the shrine of the twin loddess Tara and Tarini
adorns the hilltop amidst natural beauty. There is a flight of about one
thousand steps as well as a pucca notorable road from the foothill to
the hilltop. Phe shrine is considered to be a Shakti Pitha of Tantra
Cult.
Jaugada (35 km) : About five km further from Taratarini lies
Jaugada, famous for the kshokan Rock Inscription like the one found in
Dhauli near Bhubaneswar. Large number of old bricks, tiles, potteries,
beads, terracotta objects and punch marked coins of Mauryan kge are
found in the suburbans. There is also a ruined fort. It stands as an
insignia of the ancient heritage of the Rushikulya Valley Civilization
that once prevailed in the area.
Chilika (Ramhha): (45 km) On the sprawling Chilika Lake, Rambha
is famous For its scenic beauty and bird sanctuary. Covering an area of
about, one, , thousand square kilometres, lakhs of resident and
migratory birds of different hue make Chilika their home during winter.
Boating in the lake is enjoyable in all seasons. There is also the
Shakti Shrine of Kalijai for a pilgrimage. Rambha is on the southern end
of the pear shaped lake amidst calm and serene environs. There is an
OTDC Panthanivas for night stay.
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