Hardly 16 km from Berhampur, the hub of Southern Orissa, is the tiny town of Gopalpur on the Bay of Bengal. Enjoying the reputation of being a popular Beach Resort of Orissa, the deep and clear blue waters instantly provoke those who are good swimmers. The temptation of bathing here is irresistible. Not-so-good  swimmers take the hands of the Nolias ( local fishermen who help bathers ) and enjoy a pleasant bath. White surf splashing on the golden sands makes Gopalpur - on -Sea as one of the finest beaches on the

Enchanting sea beach of Gopalpur-on-sea

Hot sulphur spring Taptapatni

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 Eastern Orissa. Berhampur is an ideal markets for shopping. The market display 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 sulphur spring , a bath in which during winter is so refreshing .Even during of the place is amazing. During rainy season , clouds roam around the foliage. There is an O.T.D.C Panthanivas with bath tubs directly connected to the spring .

Mahuri Kalua (30 km ) : Enrooted to Taptapani, Mahuri Kalua is another scenic spot. There is a Shrine of Goddess Kalua in the deep greenery of nurture .
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 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 Bhubaneswa. Large number of old briks, tiles , potteries, beads, terracotta objects and punch marked coins of mauryan age are found in the suburbans . There is also a ruined fort. It stand 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 kilometers, 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 the Kalijai for a pilgrimage. Rambha is on the southern end of the pear shaped lake amidst calm and serene environs. There is an O.T.D.C Panthanivas for  night stay.