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Berhampur Tourism

Berhampur is one of the major commercial hubs of Ganjam district. It is a centrally placed place in the state of Odisha which is located at the south of Chilika Lake in the southern part of Odisha. Berhampur is most famous for the beautiful and incredible hand-woven silk. For this reason, Berhampur is also known as the Silk City. Apart from the good quality silk, Berhampur is also famous for the various religious destinations. The shrines of Jagannath, Thukurani and Nilakantheswar Shiva Temples here are always worth visiting.

Berhampur tourism

There are also a number of museums found here which have a collection of sculptures and specimens of natural history. Berhampur being a convenient base point has a number of places of tourist interest and hence is one of the most favored tourist destinations. Silks are not the only shopping option in Berhampur apart from the incredible silk there are a lot of other shopping options for the tourists and travelers in the city.

Tourist Helplines and Important Contact Numbers

Department Of Tourism
Dept. of Tourism, Paryatan Bhawan, Museum Campus, Bhubaneswr - 751 014
Phone - 91 674 2432177, Fax - 91 674 2430887
E-mail: ortour@orissatourism.gov.in
Website: www.orissatourism.gov.in

Tourist Office In Berhampur.
Berhampur
At/PO-Hill Patna Post Office,
In front of NCC Office
Berhampur
PIN - 764005, Tel Fax-: 0680-2222980
Email: touristofficeberhampur@gmail.com

Best Time to Visit Berhampur

The best time or season to visit Berhampur is between the months of October to June. During this time the weather here is at its best. Also a number of festivals celebrated in Berhampur at this time of the year. Hence this makes this city look more colorful than ever. The beaches, temples and various tourist destinations are at their best during this time and the weather is also very pleasant.

Brief History of Berhampur

Behampur is the most populated city in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It is a legendary as well as an acknowledged city for its silver filigree works and silk sarees. Berhampur is the most commercialized urban centre in Ganjam district and also in the State of Odisha. Being included in the list of coastline cities, Berhampur is always noted for its find sandy beaches along with its excellent art work. The bras and metal ware, wood carvings, horn toys and carpets make a good home decor. Berhampur has recently been renames as Brahmapur. Due to the mass admiration drawn by the city, it is also been nicknamed as “The Silk City”. It is known as one the largest and oldest cities of Orissa. Berhampur once formed a part of territory under the reign of Emperor Ashoka. Berhampur is the main railhead for all the nearby tourist destinations in Odisha and hence serves a common joint for the district of Ganjam and all the nearby villages and towns. Hence the trade, commerce and the overseas transactions have become predominant in this developing region.

Places of Interest In and Around Berhampur

Tourism in Berhampur is emerging these days due to the scenic beauty in and around the area. The number of temples in this region makes it a true religious destination. The Bankeswari, Narayani, Kulada,Mahendragiri, etc. are some of the famous temples found here. Apart from this there are also a number of beaches that makes this city even more desirable especially for those who love some warm breeze and soothing climate. There are a number of tourist spots and famous sightseeing options for all the tourists who visit here. From beaches, hills and waterfalls to various religious destinations, Berhampur contains all the places needed to entertain any tourist who wishes to take a look at this beautiful city.

Gopalpur Beach: Gopalpur beach is amongst the famous tourist destination in Berhampur. For all the beach lovers this beach is like heaven. It is located at 16 kilometers far from the city. There are regular bus services from the city to Gopalpur. It is one of the pleasant and quiet places of the city. There is also a beach festival held here.

Berhampur tourism

Dhabaleshwar beach: This beach is also another famous beach in Berhampur. It is also close to the Gopalpur beach. The tourists enjoy sailing, surfing and sun bathing here. There is a also an Island present here in the beach known as the Dhabaleshwar island.

Aryapalli: Aryapalli beach is situated at 32 kilometers far away from Behrampur. This beach is another famous beach or tourist destination of Berhampur, apart from Gopalpur beach. Any nature love tourist will enjoy the sand, sand and surf at this beach along with the quiet and charming climate which bring freshness to the soul.

Ballipadar: Ballipadar is another famous tourist destination in Berhampur which is famous for the black bucks.

Taratarini Temple in BerhampurTaratarini Temple: This Shakti Pith comes under the list of famous religious destinations in Berhampur. It is said that there are in all four Shakti Pithas that is Bimala, Kamakshhya, Taratarini and Dakhini Kalika which originate from the limbs of the corpse of Sati Mata in the Satya Yuga. Out of the four, the Taratarini Shakti Pith is in the Taratarini Temple and hence the name. It is also known to be originated from the breast of Sati Mata.

Mahurikalua: This is the place of worship for Goddess Shakti Maa. The Sankranti festival is celebrated at a great extent in this place and hence a large number of worshipers are seen crowded during the festival. It is located at 30 kilometers away from Behrampur.

Sri Sri Sri Sidhibinayakya Pitha: Sri Sri Sri Sidhibinayakya Pitha is amongst the famous religious destinations in Berhampur. This temple is one of the largest Ganesh or Ganapati Temples in the State of Odisha. It is located near the Giri Road in Berhampur.
Siddha Bhairavi: This religious destination derives its name from it’s the goddess Maa Bhairabee. This place is found at the village of Mantridi. The unique feature of the idol that is it is carved in with one leg and three hands, makes it even more famous. It was placed in the temple in the year 1937. This place has now become a very important Shakti Pith. People from nearby areas and cities visit this shrine almost every day. There is huge crowd during the Sankranti days.

Taptapani: Taptapani is another famous tourist destination and it is known for its hot springs. It is elevated at about 1,800 feet above the sea level. The Taptapani is located at about 56 kilometers away from the Berhampur’s railway station. Another temple known as the Kandimata Temple is situated nearby along with a deer park which is maintained by the forest department.

Mahendragiri: Mahendragiri is a 1500 meter tall hill found amidst the evergreen forests which add to the scenic beauty in Berhampur. A rivulet known as Mahendra Tanaya flows down this hill. This place also has interesting and curious archaeological remains from the times of the Ramayana and Mahabharata which attracts tourists from all over India.

How to Reach Berhampur ?

Tourism in Berhampur

Berhampur city is very well connected by means of roadways with National Highways NH-5 and NH-217 connected to the nearby cities and towns of the state of Odisha. The three wheeler autos, taxis and buses are the most important mode of local transportation in this city. Berhampur is connected by railways to all the major cities and towns nearby as it is located on East coast railway line connecting the two metros cities that is Kolkata and Chennai. The Berhampur Airport with historic significance is located at a distance of approximately 5 kilometers from the Silk city. This airport is close to the tower of Berhampur University. This airway is very well connected to and fro all the major cities of the country. Berhampur also has two ports that is the Gopalpur Port which is one of the Oldest Ports in Odisha along with another upcoming port at the Bahuda Mouth.

Where to Stay in Berhampur?

Being one of the favorite tourist destinations, Berhampur has sufficient numbers of hotels to stay and dine within the city. Most of these hotels are budget hotels and are reasonably priced hotels which provide all the necessary facilities. Berhampur being a commercial city also has quite a few luxury hotels. Due to the availability of these lavish hotels most of the tourists visiting Berhampur prefer to stay for a day or two and explore this beautiful city.

Hotel Kama's Inn
Address: New Bus Stand, Berhampur, Orissa - 760 005
Phone: 91 92111 77444

Hotel Moonlite
Address: New Bus Stand, Berhampur, Orissa - 760 010
Phone: 91 92111 77444

Where to Shop in Berhampur?

It is truly a delightful experience to shop in Berhampur. Apart from the world famous silk and silk items, Berhampur also has in store a stock of handicrafts, Ganjam brass work, Paralakhemundi and Gopalpur coirmats. Berhampur will not disappoint any tourist when it comes to shopping. Some of the famous markets in the city include the Annapurna market, the Urban bank road, the SNT road, Chena Bazar and Big Bazar. Berhampur shopping also includes hand woven clothes and beautiful paintings that bring of the art and culture of this city. There are also many paintings of gods and goddesses which are painted by hand by the woman folk in Berhampur. Beaded jewellery, handloom products and handicrafts are some of the other things to shop for in Berhampur. Such things are easily available around every street corner. When it comes to shopping Berhampur offers a wide range of variety.


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