Major city · India
Gopalpur
Spend 1‑2 days for the beach, lighthouse and sunrise; add a day if you also visit nearby Puri or Chilika Lake.
Gopalpur-on-sea is a quiet beach resort in Odisha with an east‑facing shore, a 1965 lighthouse and easy access from Berhampur. The town is best for short beach stays or as a side‑trip from Puri.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- BBI
- Nights
- 1‑2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gopalpur100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gopalpur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGopalpur is generally safe for tourists; watch belongings on the beach and respect lighthouse rules.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBBI Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (180 km (112 mi) by road, about 3 h drive).BBI Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (112 mi (180 km) by road, about 3 h drive).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and cycle‑rickshaws in town; buses, minibuses and tourist taxis from Berhampur (NH 5).
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BBI Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (180 km (112 mi) by road, about 3 h drive)BBI Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (112 mi (180 km) by road, about 3 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gopalpur: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws and cycle‑rickshaws in town; buses, minibuses and tourist taxis from Berhampur (NH 5).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Puri
goDoor to door: ≈2 h each way
Bus or hired taxi from Berhampur, about 70 km (43 mi), 2 h driveBus or hired taxi from Berhampur, about 43 mi (70 km), 2 h drive
Famous Jagannath Temple and beach; can be combined with a Gopalpur stay
Chilika Lake (Satapada)
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Hire a car/taxi from Berhampur, 50 km (31 mi), ~1.5 h driveHire a car/taxi from Berhampur, 31 mi (50 km), ~1.5 h drive
Birdwatching and boat rides; early morning best
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pantha Nibas
₹650–2,650 per night, basic rooms; book ahead in peak season
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Lighthouse closes sharply at 17:30; no bags or umbrellas allowed on topLighthouse closes sharply at 5:30 PM; no bags or umbrellas allowed on top
- No tourist office in Gopalpur; the Odisha tourism office is in Berhampur
- Train schedules at Berhampur change; verify on Indian Railways website (check)
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- All services
- 112
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gopalpur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Puri for temple visit
- Combine with a Chilika Lake boat tour for wildlife spotting
Sources
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