Gopalpur got its name from an 18th century
temple dedicated to Krishna (Gopala),
the beloved blue-God. The best
thing about Gopalpur, besides the golden beach, is the seafood. This
is a seafood lover’s paradise, but, like everything else in this
resort, don’t expect meals in a hurry. The restaurants, shacks and
even the locals are quite willing to cook a special meal for you -
just remember to give them plenty of notice. Perhaps you can buy
fresh fish from the market and ask your hotel cook to dish it up for
you!
Gopalpur is realy peaceful and quiet, but if you are seeking further
rejuvenation, take a trip to Taptapani, 67 km away. As the name
suggests, Taptapani has hot water springs and is a wonderful place
to literally soak away your aches and pains. Chandragiri, 36 km
south of Taptapani, is a Tibetan refugee village, recognised by its
temple and prayer flags, its Lhasa Apso dogs and the intricate
carpets that the Tibetan community weaves for a livelihood.
