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Talasari Beach is a beach in the
The place has vast stretches of green paddy fields, numerous rivers, blue hills and extensive beaches. The beach has tall coconut trees, palm trees and casuarina. Udaipur beach is the last beach on this stretch.
When the stream is brimming, one can only reach the main beach with the help of a boat. But at other times, one can walk across the dry riverbed. The place is fairly windy.
Talasari is one of the less exploited Odisha beaches. The Talsari beach is not as frequently visited by the people as the other beaches of Odisha. The waters of the sea at Talsari beach are not turbulent but calm and peaceful.
It is the last beach in the Odisha to the north.
Odisha Beaches, Beaches in Odisha
/ref> It's also well connected to Baleswar. However, from
In February, red and orange flowers appear on the cashew trees. The cashew kernel hangs outside the fruit, which is also edible.
There are a handful of small hotels and a Panthasala run by the Odisha government.
The beach is quite flat and the waves are small and playful. The estuary of the river
Talasari Beach is a beach in the Baleswar district
Balasore District, also known as Baleswar District, is an administrative district of Odisha state, in eastern India. Balasore is one of the coastal districts of Odisha and lies on the northernmost part of the state.
Etymology
Baleswar is sa ...
of Odisha
Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
, India
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. It lies on the north-eastern coast of India.
The name ''Talasari'' is derived from the two Odia words ''Tala'' (ତାଳ) (meaning Palm) and ''Sari''/''Sarani'' (ସାରି/ସାରଣୀ) (meaning row). The palm trees surrounding the place give such a name to it. The word ''Tala'' also means rhythm, which is reflected in the sea waves lapping against the shore.
The Subarnarekha river
The Subarnarekha River flows through the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
Etymology
The name is a portmanteau of two words: "Subarna," meaning gold, and "Rekha," meaning line or streak in Indian languages. As per tradition, g ...
adds to the visual appeal of the Talasari beach. Other attractions include the sand dunes and red crabs on the beach and the fishing hamlets and the mangrove trees of Bichitrapur nearby.
Overview
The place has vast stretches of green paddy fields, numerous rivers, blue hills and extensive beaches. The beach has tall coconut trees, palm trees and casuarina. Udaipur beach is the last beach on this stretch.
When the stream is brimming, one can only reach the main beach with the help of a boat. But at other times, one can walk across the dry riverbed. The place is fairly windy.
Talasari is one of the less exploited Odisha beaches. The Talsari beach is not as frequently visited by the people as the other beaches of Odisha. The waters of the sea at Talsari beach are not turbulent but calm and peaceful.
It is the last beach in the Odisha to the north.
Geography
Talsari's beach is famous for its fishing village, and among people partial to seafood. Digha Beach is 7 km away.Climate
The place receives 156.84 cm rainfall throughout the year. During the summer, the temperature is high and sometimes reaches 40 °C. During the winter, the mercury stands around 14 °C.Transport
InOdisha
Odisha (), formerly Orissa (List of renamed places in India, the official name until 2011), is a States and union territories of India, state located in East India, Eastern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by ar ...
, Talasari is 36 km from Jaleswar
Jaleswar is a town located in the Balasore district of Odisha, in India. It consists of 144 villages, with four major areas: Barabazar, Bada Bazar, Nua Bazar, Station Bazar, and Purana Bazar. Jaleswar is considered one of the new municipalit ...
, is the nearest railway station and Kolkata
Kolkata, also known as Calcutta ( its official name until 2001), is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River, west of the border with Bangladesh. It is the primary ...
is the nearest airport and is 180 km from Talsari./ref> It's also well connected to Baleswar. However, from
West Bengal
West Bengal (; Bengali language, Bengali: , , abbr. WB) is a States and union territories of India, state in the East India, eastern portion of India. It is situated along the Bay of Bengal, along with a population of over 91 million inhabi ...
side, Talsari is only 8–10 km away from Digha
Digha (), is a seaside resort town in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies in Purba Medinipur district and at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. The town has a low gradient with a shallow sand beach. It is a popular sea resort in India ...
. Recently two trains have been launched from Howrah
Howrah (; ; alternatively spelled as Haora) is a city in the Indian States and union territories of India, state of West Bengal. Howrah is located on the western bank of the Hooghly River, opposite to its twin city of Kolkata. Administratively ...
to New Digha. In a motor vehicle, it takes around 15 minutes from the Digha railway station to Talasari.
Attractions
In February, red and orange flowers appear on the cashew trees. The cashew kernel hangs outside the fruit, which is also edible.
There are a handful of small hotels and a Panthasala run by the Odisha government.
The beach is quite flat and the waves are small and playful. The estuary of the river Subarnarekha River
The Subarnarekha River flows through the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
Etymology
The name is a portmanteau of two words: "Subarna," meaning gold, and "Rekha," meaning line or streak in Indian languages. As per tradition, g ...
can be seen in the distance.
A quay has been made on the beach that serves as a fish market in the morning.
References
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