6 Tourist Attractions You Must Visit In Gopalpur

One of the most preferred tourist destinations in the state of Odisha is Gopalpur. You can enjoy a nice 2-3 days trip staying at Gopalpur. The best season to visit this beach-town is during the winters and springs (from November to April). You can enjoy some real relaxing beach-time and pleasant stay in Gopalpur.

# Gopalpur Sea Beach

Enjoying the gentle roar of the beautiful sea and the pleasant beach in Gopalpur would take a few of your breaths away. Located on the east coast of the Bay of Bengal, this beach is one of the most luxurious beaches in Odisha. Gopalpur sea beach is famous for being one of the few sites in India, where the Olive Ridley Turtles nest. You can also witness the exotic red crabs strolling on the lonely coast of the beach.

If you love water sports, then Gopalpur has stored lots of options for you. You can enjoy a banana ride, boat ride, speed boat ride, jetski, and many more. Apart from all these water sports, you can also experience the joyful camel and horse ride in the Gopalpur sea beach.

# Gopalpur Lighthouse

Gopalpur Lighthouse is one of the most popular landmarks of the Gopalpur sea beach. The lighthouse offers a wonderful view of the entire Gopalpur town and also the azure waters of the Bay Of Bengal. The Gopalpur lighthouse is a very old lighthouse and is maintained by the Odisha tourist department. This lighthouse offers a 360- degree view of Gopalpur, the sea beach, and certain parts of the Chilika Lake. If you are fond of photography then this is a great place to capture some amazing photographs of the Gopalpur sea beach and the town.

# Mayfair Palm Beach Resort

Gopalpur city offers you a wide range of stay places, hotels, and resorts. One of the best places to be in Gopalpur is the Mayfair Palm Beach resort. It has a lavish beach-side pool, and a great bar-cum- restaurant that caters with some great entertainment along with delicious food and drinks.

# Old Jetty

One of the major attractions in Gopalpur is the ruined Old Jetty along the beach. The remnants of the Old Jetty are a reminder of the fact that how busy this port of Odisha, had been once. This Old jetty was made during the medieval period in Gopalpur beach and is reminiscent of the trade and commerce acts of the State. This Jetty has initiated the journeys of several sailors across the seas to outside countries, like Indonesia and Myanmar.

# Chilika Lake(Rambha)

Chilika Lake, Rambha is located at a distance of 35 kilometers from Gopalpur. If you are in Gopalpur, you should definitely witness this famous Lake of Odisha that is covered with greenery and also has a bird sanctuary.

You can have an amazing experience while boating at this Lake, especially during winters where you can enjoy watching the sunset and the beauty of the Lake.

# Dhavaleshwar Island

This island in the River Mahanadi is covered with coconut groves. It is located just 15 kilometers from Gopalpur. The Dhavaleshwar island derives its name from the old Shiva temple located atop the hill of this island. There is even a museum located close to the Shiva temple and it showcases shrines from the 12th century. Dhavaleshwar is also known for its golden beach.