Puri Beach
For centuries now, the beach at Puri has been the venue of countless
pilgrims taking the traditional purification dip for Puri is the abode of
Lord Jagannath and it is considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage
destination. However, for decades now, both Indian and foreign beach lovers
have made it their special haunt.
The fine white sands of Puri beach and the roar of the breakers rolling
in from the Bay of Bengal have fascinated visitors throughout the ages.
As it is with all the beaches of Orissa, overcrowding is never a problem
and the sight of holiday-makers having entire stretches of the beach to
themselves is not uncommon.
Chandipur Beach
Chandipur (16 kms) away from Balasore Railway Station on Howrah-Madras line
of South Eastern ( S.E.) Railways annique beach where the sea water recedes
about 5 kms during low-tide and advances to the shore line again during
high-tides each day. An ideal beach resort of Orissa.
Backed up by musical sway of casuarina trees and creepered sand dunes, Chandipur
is one such beach, but with a unique distinction on its own. Unlike other
beaches, the sea water here recedes away from the shore line about five
km twice a day, an unusual phenomenon, rarely found anywhere. You can see
the sea literally vanishing before your eyes and also watch it coming back
rhythmically at regular intervals, as if playing hide and seek.