Paradip is one of the twelve major ports of India and is located in the state of Orissa. Paradip offers a gorgeous view of the Bay of Bengal and also miles and miles of pristine, untouched beaches. The Mahanadi River flows into the Bay of Bengal leaving behind evergreen forests, islands and creeks. Fishing is an important activity here. The marine drive facing the Bay of Bengal attracts a large number of tourists every year. An interesting place to visit during a trip to Paradip is Kendrapara, 65 km from Cuttack. Known as Tulasi Kshetra it is famous for the temple of Lord Baladeva. The Gahirmatha Beach in Paradip is known for it’s sea turtles and water monitor lizards, as well as rare white crocodiles. It is also a park for deer and migratory birds. Located on the eastern coast of Orissa, Paradip is 125 km east of the state capital, Bhubaneswar and 94 km east of Cuttack; it takes two and half-hours from Bhubaneswar by car and two hours from Cuttack. The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar and by rail there are some good connections from Cuttack. NH-5A links Paradip to the 3 major tourist towns of Udayagiri, Lalitagiri and Ratnagiri, all within a 100 km radius.
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