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Puri Sea Beach

CHANDRABHAGA
Easily amongst the most breathtaking The Golden Beach, a
beaches of eastern India, Chandrabhaga 900m stretch of this
Beach is located on the foot of one of the
oldest fishing hubs of the state and has a beach recently won
closer proximity to the iconic Konark Sun
Temple. But these aren’t the only things the coveted Blue Flag
that make this ancient pleasure port one
of the finest eco offerings of the state – Certification – amongst
Chandrabhaga beach has long been the
perfect destination world over for water the first eight in India
sports, including surfing, kayaking and
many more. As the beacon of
responsible tourism, the beach is home to a variety of traditional fishing
to unique marine biodiversity, including communities with the best sea fare – both
star fish and sea urchins. Not fresh and cured – coming from this coast.
surprisingly, it is referred to as the On the beach fun side, Puri Beach is
Disneyland of the Waterworld. perhaps one of the few beaches in the
world that has it all – water sports,
PURI boating, sand art, crafts, food and even
Its proximity to the Jagannath Temple has spiritualism.
earned the Puri Sea Beach popular among The Golden Beach, a 900m stretch of
sand artistes, the moniker of being the this beach recently won the coveted Blue
Sacred Beach. Serene in its effect, Puri Flag Certification – amongst the first eight
Beach has for the longest time been the in India. Driven by this achievement, the
finest showcase of not only the scenic Government of Odisha has embarked on a
beauty of our beaches but our cultures mission to develop five more beaches for
too. However, those in the know say it is the tag – Pir Jahania, Niladri and Muhan in
just the preview of one of the fish-rich Puri District and Haripur and Pati Sonapur
stretch of Odisha. The beach plays home in Ganjam District.