Coastal Odisha
Berhampur
Ganjam district's commercial hub and silk-weaving town, functioning mainly as a gateway to Gopalpur and Taptapani.
Berhampur (Brahmapur) is southern Odisha's largest town, known for Berhampur patta silk sarees and as the region's transport and market centre. It has limited standalone sightseeing but useful rail and road connectivity for onward travel.
Most visitors pass through rather than stay, using it as the access point for Gopalpur, Taptapani and the wider southern Odisha and northern Andhra circuit.
Why visit
- Berhampur patta silk weaving and its textile markets
- Regional transport hub for southern Odisha
- Tara Tarini temple nearby on a hilltop above the Rushikulya river
- Gateway to Gopalpur and Taptapani
Things to do
- Browse silk sarees in the local textile market
- Visit Tara Tarini temple nearby
- Use as a base to explore Gopalpur or Taptapani
- Sample Ganjam-region Odia cuisine
By rail
Berhampur (Brahmapur) is a major station on the Howrah–Chennai line.
By road
About 170 km from Bhubaneswar, roughly 3.5 hours via NH-16.
From Bhubaneswar
170 km, around 3.5–4 hours by road.
Gallery
Berhampur in pictures
Points of interest
Attractions in and around Berhampur
Plan your journey
Tour packages covering Berhampur
6 Days / 5 Nightsheritage · culture · nature
Southern Odisha Heritage Tour
Bhubaneswar — Berhampur — Taptapani — Gopalpur — Tara Tarini
- Tara Tarini Shakti Peetha on the Kumari hills
- Taptapani natural sulphur hot spring
- Gopalpur-on-Sea lighthouse and beach
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7 Days / 6 Nightspilgrimage · heritage · culture
Odisha Temple Circuit
Bhubaneswar — Puri — Konark — Berhampur
- Lingaraj, Mukteshwar, Rajarani and Brahmeswar temples
- Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves and Dhauli edicts
- Konark Sun Temple in depth
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5 Days / 4 Nightshoneymoon · beach · heritage
Odisha Couple Escape
Bhubaneswar — Puri — Konark — Gopalpur
- Konark Sun Temple in the early morning light
- Puri–Konark Marine Drive with a Ramachandi stop
- Two nights at quiet Gopalpur-on-Sea
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Cabs & transport
Cabs and transport for Berhampur
Outstation Cab from Odisha
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 17 passengers depending on vehicle chosen
- Luggage
- One large bag per passenger, more with a roof carrier
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Round Trip Cab in Odisha
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 12 passengers depending on vehicle chosen
- Luggage
- 2 – 15 bags depending on vehicle chosen
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Read before you go
Travel guides for Berhampur
Culture · 8 min read
Odisha Temple Guide: Etiquette, Circuits and Key Sites
Odisha's temple circuit centres on the Jagannath Temple in Puri, the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar and the Sun Temple at Konark, and visitors should know that non-Hindus are not permitted inside the two active temples.
FAQs
Berhampur travel questions
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Destinations near Berhampur
Coastal Odisha
Gopalpur
A former colonial-era port turned quiet beach town on Odisha's southern coast, distinctly slower-paced than Puri.
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Southern Odisha
Taptapani
A natural sulphur hot spring in the Eastern Ghats foothills, set beside a small tribal-run settlement in dense forest.
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Puri
Jagannath Dham — one of India's four cardinal Hindu pilgrimage seats, anchored by a working fishing-town beach.
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Coastal Odisha
Konark
The UNESCO-listed Sun Temple, a 13th-century stone chariot and the high point of Kalinga architecture, set in a small coastal town.
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