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There
are a few places of interest around Gopalpur to which day trips
can be made.
Berhampur (16 km) :
An important commercial town of South Orissa, Berhampur is an ideal
market for shopping. The market displays a dazzling array of Orissan
Handicraft and Handloom products. Prominent among them are Silk
Sarees and Horn Toys.
Taptapani (65 km) :
Set against the evergreen thick forests, Taptapani is known for
its hot sulpher spring, a bath in which during winter is so refreshing.
Even during other seasons, the scenic beauty of the place is amazing.
During rainy season, clouds roam around the foliage. There is an
OTDC Panthanivas with bath tubs directly connected to the hot spring.
Mahuri Kalua (30 km) :
Enroute to Taptapani, Mahuri Kalua is another scenic spot. There
is a Shrine of Goddess Kalua in the deep greenery of nature.
Patisonapur (30 km) :
Down south of Gopalpur, on the border of Andhra Pradesh, Patisonapur
is another beach. Quiet and secluded, this is a wide and clean beach
across the river Bahuda.
Taratarini (30 km) :
On the bank of the river Rushikulya near the village Purushottampur,
the shrine of the twin Goddess Tara and Tarini adorns the hilltop
amidst natural beauty. There is a flight of about one thousand steps
as well as a pucca motorable road from the foothill to the hilltop.
The shrine is considered to be a Shakti Pitha of Tantra Cult.
Jaugada (35 km) :
About five km further from Taratarini lies Jaugada, famous for the
Ashokan Rock Inscription like the one found in Dhauli near Bhubaneswar.
Large number of old bricks, tiles, potteries, beads, terracotta
objects and punch marked coins of Mauryan Age are found in the suburbans.
There is also a ruined fort. It stands as an insignia of the ancient
heritage of the Rushikulya Valley Civilization that once prevailed
in the area.
Chilika (Rambha) (45 km) :
On the sprawling Chilika Lake, Rambha is famous for its scenic beauty
and bird sanctuary. Covering an area of about one thousand square
kilometres, lakhs of resident and migratory birds of different hue
make Chilika their home during winter. Boating in the lake is enjoyable
in all seasons. There is also the Shakti Shrine of Kalijai for a
pilgrimage. Rambha is on the southern end of the pear shaped lake
amidst calm and serene environs. There is an OTDC Panthanivas for
night stay.
