Introducing Gopalpur-On-Sea
Gopalpur-on-Sea is a seaside town the British left to slide into history until Bengali holidaymakers discovered its attractions in the 1980s. Prior to this, it had a noble history as a seaport with connections to Southeast Asia.
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It’s no paradise, but its uncrowded, peaceful and relatively clean beach is great for a stroll and a paddle, or you can just relax and watch the fishing boats come and go.
Last updated: Mar 24, 2009
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RE: Where to from Calcutta
by encantador 15 August 2011
Gopalpur-on-Sea is a pure hype with a yard or two of sand...... there are other places along the East Coast of India to explore.... …
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RE: Orissa beaches ??
by danbushell 02 May 2010
have just this second put a reply on your previous post reccomending Gopalpur on sea in Orrissa you can get the Puri Express from New…
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Re: beaches on the east coast of India
by zauberberg 04 November 2008
Don't know Digha, Puri has a lousy beach, but Gopalpur on Sea is a nice place, pretty clean beach and quiet. Bhubeneswar, the capital…
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