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             MISSED OUT ON THE ECO RETREAT IN ODISHA THIS YEAR? HERE’S A LIST OF THE
             NEXT ‘HOT SPOTS’ THAT ARE OPENING DOORS IN THE VIBRANT STATE SOON
             By Madhulika Dash


          There is something extraordinarily balmy   exquisite beach destinations that you
          about a beach. The calming rhythm of   would want to visit this year for both
          continuous lapping waves, the sun   the mesmerising painting and the whole
          peeking through the pillowy tuft of white   nine yards of beach fun on offer right
          clouds making the soft sand shimmer in   from adrenaline-pumping water sports
          gold; the pleasant cackle of birds taking   to dining by the sea and the bespoke
          flight and the soothing music of swaying   experience of wellness. And this
          coconut trees afar, causing tiny ripples in   includes the Blue Flag certified beach at
          the brochure blue sea. It is nature’s finest   Puri as well.
          masterpiece painted for effect.
           Little wonder that, for most travellers,   GOPALPUR-ON-SEA
          a day at the beach is about restoring   Established during the British rule, this
          their soul. Luckily, when it comes to the   port town was the defence unit during
          state of Odisha, we have not one but   the Second World War. This explains
          many beaches where nature wands this   why it is such a draw for history buffs
          magic every single day. Here are the five   thanks to the several bungalows and
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