Chandaneswar: Another 6 km towards west from Digha, there is Chandaneswar, which is famous for
a Shiva Temple. In the month of Chaitra i.e., in the last month of Bengali
calender year, an annual fair is organised around this temple. Pilgrims from all
over the country, especially from Orissa, Bengal, Bihar come to this fair. There
are bus/rickshaw services from Digha to Chandaneswar. Apart from this,
Calcutta-Chandaneswar, Howrah-Balasore, Digha-Baripada buses ply via
Chandaneswar.
Chandaneswar is located 88 Km from Balasore and famous for
Chandaneswara temple. Description:Chandaneswara temple is a holy place. About 4
km from Chandaneswar and 4 km from Digha in West Bengal is the tranquil beach at
Talasari, surrounded by casuarina groves.
Panchalingeswar :
Ensconced in the verdant environs of Nilagiri, the five lingams at
Panchalingeswar, the revered venue for numerous devotees, are bathed by the
iridescent and sparkling waters of a perennial stream. Legend has it that these
lingams were installed in this beautiful abode by King Banasura himself. Because
of the serenity and beauty of its surrounding environs. A place 32 km from
Balasore on hill top surrounded with beauty of woods. A place of choice of
nature lovers and deep thinkers. Accommodation is available. Orissa Tourism
Department's Panthasala.
Kasaphal :
This beautiful place situated in Balasore dist.,about 25 km from Balasore city
,a versatile place having beutiful lonely beaches with a fishing jetty nearby
naming the Bahabalpur port and beautiful kasurina plantation nearby. It is
having a very good potential to develope a major tourist spot if modern
facilities like Boating & inland water transport facilities would be developed
by the local Govt.
Chandipur :
Chandipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. The sea
beaches of Chandipur have succeeded in attracting tourists from all over the
world. The Chandipur beach has its own unique character which sets it apart from
all other beaches of India.
Balaramgadi :
Chandipur also known as Chandipur-on-sea is a small sea resort in
Baleswar District, Odisha, India. The resort is on the Bay of Bengal and is
approximately 16 kilometers from the Baleswar Railway Station. The beach is
unique in that the water recedes anywhere from 1 kilometer to 4 kilometers
during the ebb and returns at the time of high-tide. The beach, due to this
uniqueness, supports a lot of 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. Geography Chandipur is located at 21.47°N
87.02°E. It has an average elevation of 3 m (9.8 ft).
Talasari: is one of the less exploited Orissa beaches. The Talasari beach is not
as frequently visited by the people as the other beaches of Orissa. The Talasari
beach is well connected by roads to the other cities of Orissa. It lies at a
distance of 88 kilometers from the city of Balasore and 4 kilometers from
Chandaneswar. The beach of Talasari can also be visited from the popular beach
at Digha in the state of West Bengal. The beach lies at a short distance of 8
kilometers from Digha.
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