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Places To Visit In Berhampur
Aryapalli Beach
Located at a distance of 105 kms from Berhampur and 6 kms from Chhatrapur in the Ganjam district of Odisha, Aryapalli Beach is a pristine beach lined with palm trees and sprinkled with silver sands. It is home to green casuarina plantations where tourists can also enjoy sun-sand-surf. The calm and serene atmosphere and the invigorating climate of Aryapalli beach attracts tourists from all over for that much needed break from the hustle bustle of the city life. After a day of sunbathing, splashing in the waves and swimming in the clear blue waters, the tourists also tend to visit the adjoining village of fisherfolks and get explore their amazing food and culture. Besides, the sand mineral project is another attraction that you can visit.
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Bankeshwari
This is a beautiful scenic spot in Kerandimala hill ranges, 10 Km from Digapahandi junction in Berhampur. Enriched with dense forest cover and some crystal clear water streams, Bankeshwari is a great place to get lost in and find yourself.
Panchama
Just 13 Km away from the city there is Panchama, a village famous for the Sidhi Binayak or Panchama Ganesh temple. Having a mythological connection with Gajapati king Purushottam dev and Ganpati bappa, people have blind faith in the power of this temple.
Potagarh
Potagarh fort is also known as "the buried fort" as the length of the wall is somewhere between 18 to 20 feet in height and looks dug. This historic specimen of architecture left with the remains of fort houses and buried tunnel specks, has deep water streams on three sides.
Potagarh attracts people who love to flip the unturned pages of history by running their fingers on the ancient carvings or maybe through some other ways. Besides the greenery, the ruins, fresh air, confluence of river Rasikulya and the Bay of Bengal are enchanting causing astir in the aura. People say that the fort is haunted and the story is related to the goddess of the fort attacking the King and the King escaping through the tunnels.
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Rushikulya Beach
A hidden gem in the state of Orissa, Rushikulya Beach is a quietude place ideal to relax and enjoy some solitude. This Beach is not visited by a large number of people, hence you can visit this beach to getaway from the hustle bustle of the daily life.
Rushikulya Beach is a great place to unwind and enjoy the beauties of nature. The shimmering blue water and the clean sand makes for a picture perfect place where you can also witness the hatching of the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles. This beach is serene and tranquil where you can sit and listen to the melodious sound of the water and enjoy.
Things to Do at Rushikulya Beach
Olive Ridley Turtles Nesting at Rushikulya Beach (Source)
Swimming: Rushikulya Beach will provide you with the shimmering blue water to dive into and swim. The waves are gigantic which make swimming a thrilling and exciting experience. The cold water will help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated.Witness the hatching of Olive Ridley Turtles: The pristine Rushikulya beach is home to a large number of Olive Ridley Turtles that lay eggs. You can witness the beauty of these tiny eggs hatching and small turtles coming out of them. This would be quite a sight to see and would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. The eggs generally hatch in the morning so try and visit the beach early in the morning.
How to Reach Rushikulya Beach
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By Air: The nearest airport to reach Rushikulya Beach is the Bhubaneswar Airport which is located at a distance of 158 km. This distance can be easily covered by hiring a car. By Rail: The nearest railway station to Rushikulya Beach is the Ganjam Railway Station which is located at a distance of 10 km. Taxis and cabs are easily available from the railway station that will take you to your desired destination. By Road: Rushikulya Beach is well connected by a number of places including Cuttack, Puri and Kolkata through smooth roads. You can either rent a car or take your own car to reach this wonder place.
Best Time to Visit Rushikulya Beach
The ideal time to visit Rushikulya Beach is during the winter season between the months of October and February. The weather is extremely pleasant which will make spending some time at the beach worthwhile.Rushikulya Beach is a serene and tranquil place to relax amidst nature. This is an offbeat place that will make for a great getaway. A trip here will make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
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Shopping in Berhampur
If you love to shop then this city has a lot to offer, be it in clothing, handicrafts or things to eat. Berhampur is famous for its lustrous silk sarees available in large variety and jewellery which glitters to cause twinkle in the eyes of the beholder.
There are tasty fruits available around the city specially mangoes, also pickles, papad and Badis are also loved by the tourists. The local artisans who spend nights to create artifacts with detailed perfection are worth buying to take home their ethnicity. There is a city market area which is host of other markets like Hanuman bazaar, Sana bazaar, and Bada bazaar. People in Annapurna market get awed with the glittering and bustling shops even till late evening. Down the market and Ramlinga tank, there is one of the most loved street food joint and though it is not very hygienic, it serves finger licking tasty food.
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Sri Sri Sri Sidhi Binayak pitha
Located on Giri road Sri Sri Sidhi Binayak pitha is a temple dedicated to lord Ganesha and is amongst the largest temples of the Odisha and looks as if its is made up of gold.
Taratarini temple
Situated 30 Km away from the city this temple is recognized to be one of the four major Shakti pitha(centers) according to mythological texts of Sat yuga.
The 6000 years of historical connections and also its mention in the Puranas make this temple an important pilgrim spot.
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