Balasore City Guide

Balasore, a beach town, is located in the state of Orissa and is famous for Chandipur Beach and wonderful temples. Balasore is located near the coastal line and hence the beaches are connected with this town. The local people are basically dependent on farming, fishing and tourism for their livelihood. There are many temples located in this town, which are old and have beautiful architecture.

The main attractions of this place include temples, historical places like tombs, palaces, nearby hills and beaches. All these things make this town worth exploring and you will find many things to do in Balasore. Some of the old temples of this region are Gopinatha Temple, Lagula Narasimha Dev and Biranchinarayan Temple. These three temples make a trio and are located in 3 different directions in the city, hence protecting it from every side. Chandipur beach has many resorts and hotels, which provide the tourists with a place to stay during their visit and make their trip worthwhile by providing all the facilities.

The tomb of a Sufi Saint located here is also famous and attracts many pilgrims from all over India. Balasore is a beach town and hence the weather of this place usually remains breezy and humid. Best months to visit this place are from September-March.

National Highway 5 and National Highway 60 pass through the city. A part of the Golden Quadrilateral project, this highway runs from Chennai to Kolkata. Intra-city transport comprises cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws. City buses ply in two routes in the city to join the different parts of the city. The bus terminus is at Sahadev Khunta and thousands of private buses ply to hundreds of destinations everyday.
Balasore Railway Station is an important station on the Howrah-Chennai main line of the South Eastern Railway. The distance to Kolkata is approximately 232 km, while the distance to Bhubaneswar is about 208 km. A branch line to Baripada starts from Rupsa, near Balasore.

Balasore is connected to all parts of India through trains. In Balasore, taxis, buses and autos are available easily. There are a number of moderately priced hotels in the town.

The nearest domestic airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, located in Bhubaneswar, 203 km southeast of Balasore. It is about three and a half hours drive to Biju Patnaik International Airport from Balasore. To make arrangements for a taxi from Airport to Balasore, contact one the taxi operators and travel agents that have counter in the Airport.

Balasore Quick Facts

State: Odisha
Languages: Oriya and Hindi
STD Code : 06782
Weather: Summer 28°C -37°C; Winter 19°C -32°C
Best Season: September - March
Famous For: Historical

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