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ParadipParadīp
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- avoid Mar–Jun (hot, humid)
- Airport
- BBI
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 guide9 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
Emergency numbers for Paradip100 ▾
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 Paradip, 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
- SafetyParadip is generally safe for tourists; main risks are heat, traffic near the port, and occasional petty theft – keep valuables secure.
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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 General emergency (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 Bhubaneswar Airport (125 km (78 mi) by road, about 2 h drive).BBI Bhubaneswar Airport (78 mi (125 km) by road, about 2 h drive).
- Getting aroundRail to Paradeep station (94 km (58 mi) from Cuttack) or bus from Bhubaneswar/Cuttack; hired taxis and auto‑rickshaws are common locally.Rail to Paradeep station (58 mi (94 km) from Cuttack) or bus from Bhubaneswar/Cuttack; hired taxis and auto‑rickshaws are common locally.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketBeach entry / parking₹20–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per person₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range resort double, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid‑range resort double, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 Bhubaneswar Airport (125 km (78 mi) by road, about 2 h drive)BBI Bhubaneswar Airport (78 mi (125 km) by road, about 2 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Nov (6 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paradip: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 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
Rail to Paradeep station (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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bhitarkanika National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h round‑trip
Bus or hired car from Paradip, about 2 h via NH‑5A
Park opens early; a full day needed for wildlife spotting, consider overnight stay nearby.
Hanuman Temple (Paradip)
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk or short auto‑rickshaw ride, 5 min
Open daily; modest entry fee.
Neheru Bungalow Sea Beach
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local bus or taxi, 12 km (7.5 mi) northLocal bus or taxi, 7.5 mi (12 km) north
Quiet spot for sunset; no facilities.
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.
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
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
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Taxi from Bhubaneswar Airport to Paradip (one‑way)1 × ₹1,500 · check | ₹1,500 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride to beach (round‑trip)1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹370 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,070 per person per day, bed included | ₹4,070≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Seafood plate (fish, crab, prawns) | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Coconut lassi | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beach entry / parking | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Port‑area traffic may be heavy during cargo operations; allow extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
US Consulate in Kolkata (check address); Indian embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bhubaneswar Airport → Paradip (taxi): ≈ ₹1,500 one‑way, 2 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw beach round‑trip: ≈ ₹200 (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिये — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yah kitna hai?)
- समुद्र तट कहाँ है? — Where is the beach? (samudra tat kahan hai?)
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 Paradip. 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–Feb · avoid Mar–Jun (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑Paradip shuttle (BBI → hotel) – check schedules.
- Rail‑to‑Paradip station – verify train times for weekend arrivals.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Paradip
- secondaryWikivoyage: Paradip, revision 5328536 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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