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Gopalpur Beach

                                                                                  mansions (now in ruins) once home to
                                              Luckily, when it                    European merchants and the majestic

                                              comes to the state                  red-and-white striped lighthouse, one of
                                                                                  the oldest in the state. It also gives us a
                                              of Odisha, we have                  glimpse into the former glory of this
                                                                                  golden sand beach. Host to the biggest
                                              not one but many                    Kartika Purnima fair where people
                                                                                  congregate to celebrate our rich maritime
                                              beaches where                       history with boats made of paper and
                                                                                  bamboo stem, Gopalpur-on-Sea is a
                                              nature wands this                   splendid retreat for avid beach lovers. The

                                              magic every single                  jewel blue waters along with miles of
                                                                                  cascading waves make the beach an
                                                                                  fresh perspective of life.  Home to some
                                 Fisherfolk on   day.                             idyllic place to relax, play and even have a
                                   the beach                                      of the freshest seafood and snacks that
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