A major port of Orissa, Paradeep also boasts of a fine beach where visitors can easily spend a couple of hours soaking in the sun or frolicking in the lovely blue waters.Paradeep Beach in Orissa is at a distance of 94-km from Cuttack and 125 km from Bhubaneswar. It is an estuary of the Mahanadi. Paradeep beach Orissa has evergreen forests, with islands and creeks, a good marine drive and beach. Orissa Paradeep is a major commercial seaport of the country.

It is Known as 'Tulasi Kshetra' it is also famous for its temple site of Lord Baladeva, an associate incarnation of Lord Vishnu, part of the holy trinity of Hindu Gods .A grand car festival is held here annually which draws a mammoth crowd. Also 60 km from Cuttack, Jhankad houses the shrines of Goddess Sarala and the place is associated with poet Sarala Das, the first epic poet of Orissa.

Tourist Places in Paradeep Port

Temple of Baladeva - 65-km from Cuttack this is an important pilgrim centre at Kendrapara, known as 'Tulasi Kshetra'. It is famous for the temple of Lord Baladeva.

Gahirmatha beach - Known for crocodiles, sea turtles and water monitor lizards, Gahirmatha beach has rare white crocodiles. It is also a Park for deer and migratory birds. One can also see 10th-11th century temples, sculptures, mud-forts and potteries at this spot.

Jhankad - A grand car festival is held here annually which attracts a huge crowd. Situated 60-km from Cuttack, Jhankad houses the shrine of Goddess Sarala and the place is associated with poet Sarala Das, the first epic poet of Orissa.

Bhitarkanika National Park - Bhitarkanika National Park, sprawled over 367 sq km, is home to variety of animals. The exciting forest is covered by mangrove forests criss-crossed by rivers and creeks.

How to Reach Paradeep Port?

By Air - Nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar, 125 km away from Paradeep.
By Rail - The nearest railhead is Cuttack, 94 km away from Paradeep.
By Road - Having well connected motorable roads to Paradeep Port.