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Voykit pocket guide · India
Paradip
Paradīp
Spend a half‑day at Paradip beach and nearby temples; stay overnight only if you also want to explore Bhitarkanika wildlife park.
Paradip is a small port town on Odisha's north coast, 125 km from Bhubaneswar. Its main draw is the long, sandy beach and a few nearby temples; the town itself has limited accommodation, so a day visit is enough unless you plan a wildlife‑park excursion that requires an overnight stay.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- Paradīp
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- Avoid
- Mar–Jun (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High ₹3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 101 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Seafood plate (fish, crab, prawns) | ₹150–300 |
| Coconut lassi | ₹50–80 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹150–250 |
| Beach entry / parking | ₹20–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BBI · Bhubaneswar Airport
- 125 km (78 mi) by road, about 2 h drive78 mi (125 km) by road, about 2 h drive
Typical fares
- Bhubaneswar Airport → Paradip (taxi)
- ≈ ₹1,500 one‑way, 2 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw beach round‑trip
- ≈ ₹200 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Rail to Paradeep station (94 km (58 mi) from Cuttack) or bus from Bhubaneswar/Cuttack; hired taxis and auto‑rickshaws are common locally. The NH‑5A runs through town, making private car hires easy.Rail to Paradeep station (58 mi (94 km) from Cuttack) or bus from Bhubaneswar/Cuttack; hired taxis and auto‑rickshaws are common locally. The NH‑5A runs through town, making private car hires easy.
See and do
Known for
- Paradip beach
- Paradeep Port
- Hanuman Temple
- Marine Aquarium
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bhitarkanika National Park | Bus or hired car from Paradip, about 2 h via NH‑5A | ≈3 h round‑trip |
| Hanuman Temple (Paradip) | Walk or short auto‑rickshaw ride, 5 min | ≈10 min |
| Neheru Bungalow Sea Beach | Local bus or taxi, 12 km (7.5 mi) northLocal bus or taxi, 7.5 mi (12 km) north | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Mayfair Bay Resort
- Beachfront, pool, breakfast buffet; good for a night if you combine with Bhitarkanika visit
- Hotel Sambit Royale
- Budget option in Paradip town, basic rooms
- Bhubaneswar or Cuttack
- Larger hotel choices; day‑trip to Paradip possible
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजियेmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is this? | यह कितना है?yah kitna hai? |
| Where is the beach? | समुद्र तट कहाँ है?samudra tat kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C; carry water and sun protection.
- Port‑area traffic may be heavy during cargo operations; allow extra travel time.
Paradip is generally safe for tourists; main risks are heat, traffic near the port, and occasional petty theft – keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Paradip yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Paradip beach
- Paradeep Port
- Hanuman Temple
- Marine Aquarium
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Paradip: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Paradip, revision 5328536 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5328536
Pocket card
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Printed from Voykit (/paradip). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.