Chandipur Beach

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India /Odisha /Puri /Chandipur
Chandipur Beach the tide retreats for about 5 kms. Edit

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Chandipur Beach is relatively undiscovered and one of the finest beach of Orissa. In this beach, the tide retreats for about 5 kms. daily and life is serene and unhurried. This beach is surrounded by the casuarine trees and creeper sand-dunes which make this beach very attractive. The water at the Chandipur Beach is like molten gold under the sunlit sky. Chandipur is a beach-combers delight with its abundant sea-shells and driftwood. This place is an excellent place to go to Simlipal and Khiching.

Chadipur Beach

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October – March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

Less than 1 hour

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Panda Restaurant ; Chandanpur, OD 752012 ; Ph/M – 094 37 023656 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis are the best means of moving in puri.

Bus : Orissa road transport corporation buses connect Puri to many cities in Orissa. Frequent bus services are available from Bhubaneswar (56 km, Rs 120), Cuttack (32 km, Rs 90), Konark (36 km, Rs 90) and Kolkata (495 km, Rs 800). Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) offer deluxe buses for sight seeing tours in Puri, which costs about Rs 250 per person.

Train : Puri is a major railway junction. Regular direct train services are available from Puri to many cities in India, including Bhubaneshwar (Puri Durg Exp), New Delhi (Purushottam Exp), Chennai(Coromandel Exp), Bangalore (Prasanti Exp) and Kolkata (Puri Hwh Duronto).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport to Puri, which is nearly 56 km away from the heart of the Puri city. It costs about Rs 900 by taxi. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai and the tickets are moderately priced. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi or Kolkata.

Others : Cycle Rickshaw : Cycle rickshaws are prevalent in Puri and these are the locally preferred mode of transport. Cycle rickshaws in Puri can charge you anywhere around Rs 10 to 20, depending on the distance traveled. Cycle rickshaws are quite slow, so opt for cycle rickshaws only if you have ample time. It is the cheapest mode of transport.
Auto Rickshaw : Auto rickshaws in the city of Puri do not run on meter, and you should negotiate a prior rate before getting into one. Make sure you talk to the locals first and figure out what the actual rate will be, as this will help you avoid paying too much out of your pocket for a short trip. There are no separate night rates included, and travelling through an auto rickshaw is actually very safe. You can also reach your destination faster this way.
Rented Motorbike : You can rent out motorbikes in order to roam around Puri, and this can give an adventurous streak to your trip. Enfield motorbikes are available for rent for around Rs 400 to 500 per day, and the major locations in Puri are close by, so you can travel through the city without getting confused.