Get the information about the best Picnic Spots or most popular tourist spots in Balasore District of Odisha. If you want to know the List of Famous Picnic Spots in Balasore District of Odisha then see the below tourist spot link to know about the Famous Picnic Spots in Balasore District of Odisha. There are various tourist Attractions in Balasore. Some of the major Tourist Spots in Balasore are : Chandipur, Panchalingeswar Temple, Balaramgadi etc.
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TOURIST SPOTS IN BALASORE
Chandipur
The calm beach at Chandipur is surely one among many of the fine beaches of the country, but with a plus there the waters of the Sea recede five Kms. Off shore and proceed rhythmically after a regular interval. The sand-dunes green with wild creepers and the casuarinas whistling with the breeze create a fantastic moment for a visitor absorbed in observing the play of the tide.
Khirachora Gopinath Temple
Famous for Khirachora Gopinath temple Remuna has been a seat of Vaishnawite Culture for centuries, Madhabendra Puri the teacher of Shri Chaitanya and Shri Chaitanya himself visited Remuna and offered their worship to Khirachora Gopinath. Today hundreds of devotees gather daily for the sacred Darshan lof the Lord. Specially prepared milk is the most delicious prasad of the temple. Remuna is a chunk of Vrindaban in Odisha.
Sajanagarh
Sajanagarh is a place which as serving as a military base during the period of ex-rullers of Nilgiri state.The main attraction of the place is the temple of godess “ Bhudharchandi “ On the walls of both temple and boundary beautiful stone works have been made legently the gods and goddess.
Ayodhya
Ayodhya where assimilation of Jainism, Budhism, Baishnavism, Tantraism Saivism, Sakthism took place.The place was flourished once upon a time as a town or it was a Capital of a king the time is still not known. A large number of images ( remains ) have been unearthed from the site. Among them Budha, Jains, Pareshnath, Shiva, Ganesh, Nataraj, Bhairabi, Maricha, Baraha,Tara are famous. Goddess Marichi is the most attractive.
Panchalingeswar Temple
Tourists are primarily attracted to the village of Panchalingeswar to visit the Panchalingeswar Temple, which is the shrine of Lord Shiva. The temple is located on a hilltop near the Nilagiri hills and is renowned for housing five shivalingas, immersed in a small flow of water. You need to ascend 263 stairs to reach the temple. Walk for 3 km from the temple site through a tribal village, to savor the spectacular sight of the Khumkut Dam. You could also locate a watchtower at the site.
Langaleswar
The place of famous for its location and mythology Lord Shiva used to plough the paddy field. In memory of the same plough is there and hundreds of pilgrims use to gather there to worship the Lord Langaleswar who has been named after that plough. Langaleswar is famous for Saivasim. The location of the temple by the side of river parvati too creates a senic beauty and makes another attraction of the place.
Kasaphal Sea Beach
Kashaphal beach is an ideal fishing harbour.It has a scope for boating on river Dubdubi and Panchupali.The solitary beach of Kashaphal is an ideal spot for pichic.The calm and quite rural atmosphere and wistling casurina will definitely attract the nature loving tourist.
Laxmananath
It is situated at a distance of 50 Kms. From Balasore.The old palace,the gada of Raymahasay of Laxmannath is the main attraction.The temple of Shyamakali, JagannathDwadasha Shiva are worth seeing.
Raibania Fort
Raibania is known for its group of forts in raign ,Raibania had historic importance and finds mention in the book Ain-I-Akbari. The fort having a number of tanks, which was once the place for royal people is now a plain field littered with archeological rains. The Jaychandiban or the lovely forest of Joychandi is now used as picnic spot.
Chandaneswar and Talasari
The holy shrine of Lord Chandaneswar is a religious centre not only for the people pf Balasore District but also places adjacent West Bengal. It is an unique sight to see the devotees flock together in hundreds everyday and in thousands on festive occasion like Chadak mela for Darshan of the Lord which falls in April every week.
Bhusandeswar
The place is situated at a distance of 100 Kms. from Balasore the district headquarters. The place is famous for Lord Shiva. The priest who worship Lord Shiva uses ladder to poor water, Milk etc on the top of the Loard Bhushandeswar. This is unique in India.
Chasakhanda (Baghajatin Memorial)
Baghajatin the historic place is situated at a distance of 10 Kms. from Balasore town at Chasakhand village in Remuna Block. Now a days the place is famed as Baghajatin where many people are coming to witness the heroic death place of Late Jatindra Nath Pal the then freedom fighter of August Biplav in 1942.
Maninageswar Temple (Bardhanpur)
The temple of Maninageswar is an ancient one perhaps the temple has been built in the year 1600 A.D. Mythology says that Pandav at the time of their “ Agyantabas “ Used to take bath at Pandav ghat in the Bay of Bengal, very close to Bardhanpur. Where the temple Maninageswar is situated. After taking bath the used to have a Darsan of Maninageswar Shiva. At the time of visiting the spot one can enjoy the beauty of Sea beach which is only 2 Kms. from the spot.
Baneswar Temple
The temple of Baneswar is an ancient and famous Temple of Lord Shiva about 5 km away from Balasore Railway Station.
Jhadeswar Lord Shiva Temple
Ancient and famous Temple of Lord of Shiva situated at Naya-Bazaar nearer to Balasore Railway Station and Bust Stop.
Chowmukh Dagara
Chawmukh and Dagara the two coastal village in Baliapal Block of Balasore District are orescent with inviting beaches. The calm and scene atmosphere long threshes of silvery sands, whistling casurarina and red crabs are some of the attractions of these lovely beaches. Fishing by small Boats with the local fisher flock is very interesting. The Beaches aglow with the presence of group picnickers on new years and X-mass days every year.
Tripisagadia
It is situated at distance of 48 Kms. From Balasore, in Khaira Block in the District of Balasore. Lord Bakreswar Shiva is the presiding diety. The temple is very old one and located in a place surrounded by river Kansabansa in all four sides.
Kupari
Kupari is about 67 Kms. from Balasore via: Soro and 30 Kms. from Bhadrak via: Agarpada in Khaira Block.Sunyamandap and Ambika temple are two seperate pilgrim spot situated in two opposite side of Kupari – Agarpada Road.At Kupari some ruins of Buddhist Culture are still found.
Kharasahapur Beach
Kharasahapur a coastal village is situated at a distance of 37 Kms. towards south east of Balasore the Dist.Headquarters. close to Sea Beach a small temple named “Mangala “ is worth seeing.It is a Saktipitha . A tourist visiting the temple should not miss the chance of enjoying the blue view of Bay of Bengal enriched with calm and serene atmosphere. Fishing Jetty located 1 Km.from the spot is further attraction to tourist.Fishing by small boats and Motor launch with local fisher folk is very interesting.
Inchudi
It is situated at a distance of 22 Kms. From Balasore. The place is famous for Labana Satyagraha held in 1930 under the leadership of Binod kanungo, Jeebramjee Kothari , Rama Devi and Dr.H.K.Mahatab. One can see the Smrutisthambha as a mark of sacrifice of the then freedom fighters.
Srijang
It is a big village situated at a distance of 20 Kms. From Balasore and close to Inchudi.People of this village under leadership of Gurucharan Dash participated in civil Disobedience movement in 1921 and they actively joined the salt Movement.When Satyagraha was stopped due to onset of rainy seasons.People of this village where first in the country who did not pay Choukidari taxes being led by Gurucharan Das and Bidyadhar Ratha.There was police torture.This incident evoked country wide protest. Villagers have constructed the Smrutisthambha and one Museum dedicated to freedom struggle is under construction there.
Balaramgadi
The confluence of the river Budhabalanga with the sea at Balaramgadi, located 2 km from Chandipur, presents visitors a scenic view with fishing and boating.