There are many such beautiful places in Odisha, which are still away from the sight of tourists. Ganjam, which is included in more than a dozen undiscovered places, is such a beautiful and charming place, about which very few people would know.
In this article, we are going to tell you about some such places in Ganjam, where after visiting once, you will forget many famous places of Odisha.
HumuriTampara Lake
When we talk about visiting Ganjam in Odisha, the first thing that comes to mind is HumuriTampara Lake. Many people also know it by the name of Tampara Lake. Due to its presence near the Bay of Bengal, Ganjam and HumuriTampara Lake are quite famous among the tourists.
HumuriTampara Lake is also called a freshwater lake. This beautiful lake is very popular in the surrounding areas for water activities. There are huge cashew plantations around the lake, where you can go for a walk. People from nearby areas come here in large numbers to have picnics.
Gopalpur Beach
Gopalpur Beach is a major tourist centre of Ganjam city as well as the entire Odisha. Gopalpur Beach is said to be one of the oldest and most popular beaches in Odisha.
The coconut trees and white sand present along the seashore add to the beauty of the beach. Most tourists reach here at the time of sunrise and sunset. Here you can also enjoy excellent water sports. Let us tell you that this beach is located at a distance of about 16 km from Ganjam.
Buddhakhol
Buddhakhol is a very famous and sacred place in Odisha along with Ganjam. This place is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Huge statues of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are present here.
Due to its presence on the top of the hill, this place is quite famous among tourists. This beautiful place is situated amidst natural surroundings. There is also a waterfall present on the peak, which adds to the beauty of Buddhakhol. It is said that there used to be a Buddhist settlement here in ancient times. Many ancient caves are also present here.
Rambha Lake
Rambha Lake is one of the best-known and most popular tourist destinations of Ganjam district. This is a beautiful lake located near the Bay of Bengal. It is said that there is an island in the middle of this lake.
Rambha Lake is quite famous for boating. The island in the middle of the lake can be explored through boating. Greenery can be seen on this island throughout the year. Some parts of the island have been converted into a park.
How to reach Ganjam?
It is very easy to reach Ganjam. The nearest airport is BijuPatnaik International Airport. It is 155 kilometers from Ganjam.
Chhatrapur railway station is nearest to Ganjam. There are regular trains to Ganjam from many major cities of the country.
If you want to go by road, it is 150 kilometres from Bhubaneswar on NH-16.
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