Balasore, the headquarters of the district, was an important maritime town in medieval period. It carried its trade activities through the river Budhabalanga. Some portions of the town were occupied by the French and the Dutch which were named as "Farasidinga" and "Dinamardinga". The ruins of the foreign possessions still exist. Balasore serves as the most convenient base for touring the various places of interest in the district. The Temple of Mahadev Baneswar is one of the main places of tourist interest in Balasore.

Balasore, the headquarters of the district, was an important maritime town in medieval period. It carried its trade activities through the river Budhabalanga. Some portions of the town were occupied by the French and the Dutch which were named as "Farasidinga" and "Dinamardinga". The ruins of the foreign possessions still exist. Balasore serves as the most convenient base for touring the various places of interest in the district. The Temple of Mahadev Baneswar is one of the main places of tourist interest in Balasore.

How to Reach -

By Air : The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar (214 kms.) and Kolkatta (234 kms.) For details click here

By Rail : Balasore is a rail head. For details click here

By Road : Connected by good motorable roads(N.H-5); regularly bus services operate from Bhubaneswar, Kolkatta and other important places.

Internal Transport : Taxies, Auto Rickshaws, Town Buses and Cycle Rickshaws.

Where to Stay at Balasore (STD code-06782) -

Hotel's Name & Address Hotel's Name & Address Panthanivas, (T.R.C.) Near Police Line, Balasore, Ph.- 240697 Hotel Swarnachuda, Sahadev Khunta, Balasore, Ph.- 263440/262657 Hotel Suraj, Sahadev Khunta, Balasore, Ph.- 263630/264473 Hotel Nishi, Motiganj, Balasore, Ph.- 264895 Hotel Binayak, Vivekananda Marg,, Balasore, Ph.- 264550 Panchajanya Holiday Resort, O.T.Road, Balasore, Ph.- 266646/ 261944/261945 Hotel Kalinga, O.T.Road, Balasore, Ph.- 263152 Hotel Pacific, Kachery Road, Balasore, Ph.- 265303 Hotel Alakapuri, Kachery Road, Balasore, Ph.- 264330 City Lodge, Station Road, Balasore DK Lodge, Statioin Road, Balasore, Ph.- 262603 Hotel Moonlight, Naya Bazar, Balasore, Ph.- 264443 Hotel Jaga Kalia, Naya Bazar, Balasore, Ph.- 263134 Luxury Inn, Kachery Road, Balasore. Ph.- 268578 Vikash Lodge, Balasore, Ph.- 262075 Union Lodge, Naya Bazar, Balasore, Ph.- 262284 Amrit Lodge, Motiganj, Balasore, Ph.- 269451 Hind Lodge, Motiganj, Balasore. Hotel Maharaja, Bus Stand, Balasore, Ph.- 264269 New Amrit Lodge, Port Road, Balasore, Ph.- 269451 Hotel Sunrise, Remuna Golei Chhak, Balasore. Ph.- 254437 Moti Lodge, Kachery Road, Balasore. Ph.- 265993 Hotel Trimurty, Remuna Golei Chhak, Balasore. Ph.- 254075 Hotel Plaza, Vivekananda Marg, Balasore. Ph.- 241207/265411 Hotel Aroma, V.S.Marg, Balasore, Ph.- 264780 Hotel Torrento, Januganj, Remuna, Balasore, Ph.- 263482/263481/264083 Om Sai Guest House, O.T.Road, Balasore, Ph.- 264157 Hotel Vanity Fair, NH-5,Kuruda,Balasore, Ph.329522/290765 Hotel Galaxy, NH-5,Kuruda,Balasore, Ph.256359 -

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Local Sightseeing -

The shrine of Mahadev Baneswar, Jagannath Temple, Shyama Sundar Temple, Juma masjid, Quadam Rasul or Bhujakhia Pir, Shanti Kanan with a museum.