Not many people are familiar with this beautiful and unique marvel that goes by the name of Chandipur Beach. Situated some 16 km from Balasore, halfway between Puri and Kolkata, Chandipur is one of Orissa's many lesser known wonders.
One of the finest and also the least spoilt beaches of the country, Chandipur claim to fame lies in the fact that, it is the only beach in India where you can see the sea recede upto 5 km everyday at low tide leaving behind an exposed seabed, littered with red starfishes, sea shells and drift wood- a beachcomber delight, no doubt.
With its swaying palms, white sand dunes and not to mention a sea that loves to play hide and seek, the beach at Chandipur provides an ideal gateway to relax and spend some quality time with friends and family while soaking in the beauty of this natural wonder.
Chandipur-on-sea is also the location of the Indian Army's Integrated Test Range (ITR) viz., Akash, Agni, and Prithvi ballistic missiles.