Chandipur, is a beach in Baleswar District, Odisha, India. The beach is located on the shore of Bay of Bengal and is approximately 16 kilometers from the Baleswar Railway Station. The beach is unique in a way that the water recedes up to 05 kilometers during the ebb tide. Due to its unique circumstances, the beach supports bio-diversity. Horseshoe crab is also found here on the beach towards Mirzapur, the nearby fishing market and community at the confluence of the Budhabalanga River (Balaramgadi). It is a suitable tourist spot. Chandipur is also the location of the Indian Strategic Forces Command’s Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island. A number of Indian missiles have been tested and launched from the ITR, including nuclear-capable Prithvi, Agni and Shaurya ballistic missiles, as well as Akash and Barak 8 surface-to-air missiles
Similipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750-kilometer square i.e. 1,060 square miles. It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas – Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with 191.06-kilometer square i.e. 73.77 square miles, and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with 272.75-kilometer square i.e. 105.31 square miles. Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of red silk cotton trees growing in the area. It is the 7th largest national park in India. The park is home to the Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, Gaur, and Chausingh along with some of the beautiful waterfalls like Joranda and Barehipani Falls. This protected area is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009
The name Balasore is recognized from the Persian word Bala – E – Shore which means “Town In The Sea”. The historical legend ascribes that the district has been named as per the Lord Baneshwar & Lord Shiva of the town, which subsequently changed to Balasore during Mughal Rules.
A Planned Tour of 03 Nights & 04 Days to Simlipal & Chandipur – Balasore Railway station (BLS) – Simplipal (02) Nights & Chandipur (01 Night) – Balasore Railway Station (BLS)
Day – 01 – On arrival at Balasore transfer to Balasore Town / Simlipal – Kolkata to Balasore is of roughly 05 hours on road and nearly 04 hours by train – Halt the night in Balasore – The town is located on the coast in the north-east corner of Odisha – Balasore or Baleshwar is a city in the state of Odisha, about 194 kilometers north of the state capital Bhubaneswar and 152 kilometers from Kolkata, in eastern India – It’s also an industrial hub with some major and numerous small scale industries – Simlipal National Park Guest House is approximately 95 kilometers from Balasore and is 02 hours drive – Night halt at Simplipal
Day – 02 – Forest Activities & Sightseeing – Similipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750 kilometers square – Travel through the deep forest and witness the variety of wildlife and enjoy the beauty of the Baheripani, Joranda and Uski waterfalls – One can also visit the core zone of the forest – Its heaven for Bird and orchid enthusiasts – Evenings is for watching peacocks at Chahala and spotting wildlife – Star-gazing from the resort is a treat and a tribal dance performance by the bonfire rounds off your day – Night stay at Simlipal
Note: Other places one can visit are Panchalingeswar Temple, Chandipur beach, Sitakund, Munimath, Khirachora Gopinath Temple, Mugger Crocodile Park, Ramatirtha and temple of Sri Rama.
Day – 03 – Forest Activities, Local Sightseeing & Transfer to Chandipur – Early morning forest Safari and back to Guest House – Visit Ambika Devi Temple and the Crocodile Farm – Drive to Chandipur – It is approximately 115 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours drive – he beach is unique in a way that the water recedes up to 5 kilometers during the ebb tide – Due to its unique circumstances, the beach supports bio-diversity – The Indian Ballistic Missile Defense Program’s Integrated Test Range is located here – Evening one can visit the beach and spend some time – Night Stay at Chandipur
Day – 04 – Departure Transfer to Balasore Railway Station or Bus Terminus – Balasore railway station can be reached by traveling via National Highway 16 (NH-16) – Chandipur sea beach is 16 kilometers from the Railway Station – Balasore is connected by road and rail – It can be reached from Bhubaneswar and Kolkata both by the NH-5 road and by direct trains on the Howrah-Chennai mainline- Buses from Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kolkata, and Baripada are readily available – The nearest airport is in Bhubaneswar about 200 kilometers
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