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Balighai Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 12th place out of 37 beaches in the Odisha region 49.2 km away from its center, the city of Bhubaneshwar. It is one of the beaches of Balighai settlement, just 3.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Balighai Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
Balighai Beach (Odisha) is located outside the Balighai settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Balighai Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Puri 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Puri 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Konark 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Puri 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Konark 3.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Alipada 4.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Konark 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Konark 3.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Astaranga 5.5 km
What to do in Balighai Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Balighai Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The Balighai Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Balighai Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Balighai Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Balighai Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Balighai Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Balighai Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Balighai Beach.
The Balighai Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
The month with the highest temperature in Balighai Beach is May. Its average value reaches 36°C. The warmest sea is in October, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 28°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
Balighai Beach (Odisha) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Balighai Beach (Odisha) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
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