Paradeep Tourism

Built in the year 1960, Paradeep Port has become a very important international sea port of the country owing as it receives several direct foreign investments. Initially the area around the sea port was a marshy swampy land originally used by fisher folks for fishing and collecting firewood. Lately, the government of India has planned to make this magnanimous port even bigger to accommodate more trade and commerce.

A towering light house is also situated on the beach which has been constructed to keep a watch and for other surveillance purposes. However, the tower allows tourist to come have a look from the inside. The light house opens only from 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Make sure you plan your trip accordingly so you don't miss out on the splendid aerial view of the beach and the nearby villages.

Paradeep Marine Aquarium houses an astonishing collection of vibrantly colourful fish. The in-house museum boasts of 28 splendid tanks with vast varieties of fresh water and marine species of fish and other aquatic animals.

Smruti Udyan is a monumental place of respect in Paradeep which has been dedicated to the lives of thousands of people who died during the massive cyclone of 1999 that hit Odisha. The musical fountain at the Udyan play sentimental music to pay respect to the lost souls. The lush green garden at the front blooms with vibrant flowers ideal to spend an evening.

Jagannath Temple is only called a temple otherwise it is the most secular spot one can see anywhere in the world. The 60-feet pillar called the Aruna Stambh is constructed at the entrance of the Mandir.

Located at a short distance of 12 kms from the Paradeep Beach, Nehru Bungalow is just the guest house where the first Prime Minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru stayed at when he came to inaugurate the Paradeep Port. The guest house has now also been converted into a Tourism spot for people who want to go have a look.