Chandipur Beach(Chandipur Sea Beach)

Located 16 kilometers from the town of Balasore in Odisha, on the eastern coast of India, Chandipur Beach - also known as the Chandipur Sea Beach - is a three-kilometer-long beige sand beach.  The beach is popularly known as the Beach of Hidden Wonders due to its considerable tidal variation, where the sea recedes up to 5 kilometers during low tide, revealing a vast stretch of sandy and muddy beach.  This unusual retreat of the water makes the beach appear much longer and offers an expansive area for exploration during ebb tide (the period between high tide and low tide when the sea level falls.). The beach has a beautiful backdrop of casuarina trees and many oceanfront buildings, including shops, restaurants, and hotels, providing spectacular views of the Bay of Bengal.  Chandipur Beach is promoted as an ecotourism destination, encouraging sustainable tourism practices that preserve its natural beauty.

Chandipur Beach Balasore offers many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, shaded areas, benches, an ATV rental facility, and trash cans.

Chandipur Beach offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, tide pooling, fishing, and boating.  If you plan to go in the water near the beach, there is a safe swimming area, and the waves are usually calm.  During low tides, the beach offers a unique opportunity for visitors to walk on the sea bed.   If you enjoy tide pooling, the exposed seabed during low tide is a haven for nature enthusiasts, as they may spot endangered horseshoe crabs, red crabs, starfish, and sea urchins.  Anglers may catch a wide variety of fish.  The beach hosts numerous events throughout the year, including the Chandipur Beach Festival, an annual event that showcases the culture, arts, and traditions of Odisha, attracting tourists and locals alike.  Chandipur Beach is ideal for visitors looking for a serene beach experience, as this beach sees fewer visitors than other nearby beaches.  Visitors may see many vendors near the beach selling local handicrafts and souvenirs made by local artisans, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Odisha.  Dogs are welcome on the beach if they are on a leash, and the beach is open from sunrise until sunset.

Chandipur Beach offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Chandipur Beach is easy - the beach has many street parking spots located near Chandipur Balaramgodi Road, Chandipur, Odisha 756025, which is easily accessible via National Highway 16 and provides easy access to the beach. 

Chandipur Beach is a popular location for filming Bollywood movies and commercials

There are many attractions near Chandipur Beach.  Khirachora Gopinath Temple was built during the 12th century and dedicated to Lord Krishna, where visitors can witness traditional Indian architecture with intricately carved walls and beautiful sculptures depicting various aspects of Lord Krishna's life.  Nilagiri Palace - also known as Raj Nilagiri Palace, was the royal residence of the Nilagiri princely state, which has a rich history dating back to the pre-colonial and colonial periods.  The palace's architecture is a blend of traditional Odia styles with intricate carvings, expansive halls, and beautifully designed courtyards that offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle and cultural richness of the Nilagiri royals.  Visitors can take guided tours that offer unique insight into its architectural splendor and the glorious past of the region.

Panchalingeswar Temple is perched atop the Nilagiri Hills and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, where a natural stream flows over five Shiva Lingas.  Visitors have to climb over 200 steps through a forest area, which adds to the spiritual and adventurous experience.  Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over 272 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including dense Salwood forests, which create a lush habitat for leopards, bison, sambar deer, wild boars, and a variety of bird species.  Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including watching wildlife, camping, hiking, and exploring the sanctuary through guided Jeep safaris.  If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Panda Amusement Park is a family-friendly park that offers an enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages with a variety of rides and activities, including Ferris wheels, merry-go-rounds, bumper cars, zip-lining, rope courses, a mini rock-climbing wall, and more.  It also has a water park that features many water slides, splash pools, and a lazy river.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a 30-minute drive of Chandipur Beach.  Indie Grill is a popular restaurant that serves amazing seafood, pork, meat, and poultry dishes.  Dalchini serves curries, biryani, noodles, seafood, poultry, meat, vegetarian dishes, and desserts.  Lotus Restaurant offers an indoor-outdoor seating area and serves delicious salads, soups, pizzas, kebabs, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Julian Restaurant serves soups, kebabs, noodles, biryani, Chinese curries, Indian curries, breads, and desserts.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Hotel Zaika serves amazing traditional Indian curries, biryani, noodles, seafood, pork, poultry, and meat dishes.

If you are looking for hotels near Chandipur Beach, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale Chandipur Beach hotel, the 4-Star Nocci Residency is 40 minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a fitness center, a hot tub, a spa, and a restaurant.  A more affordable hotel is the beachfront 4-Star Hotel Barjorjis Banjara, which offers many amenities, including a hot tub and a restaurant.  Another moderately priced option is the beachfront 4-Star Arpita Beach Resort, which has many amenities, including an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant.  A more reasonably priced option is the oceanfront 3-Star International Tourism Resort, which offers a few amenities, including a garden and free wifi.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, The Royal Beach Resort offers a few amenities, including an outdoor seating area and a restaurant.