Gahirmatha Beach, Marine sanctuary beach in Kendrapara, India
The beach stretches along the Bay of Bengal, bordering the Bhitarkanika Mangroves with sandy shores extending through the Kendrapara district of Odisha.
The Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary received official protection status in 1997, covering 1,435 square kilometers of coastal and marine territory.
Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices while adapting their activities to protect the marine sanctuary's ecological balance throughout the seasons.
Visitors can access the beach through Chandbali town, with turtle nesting observation permitted during specific months between December and March.
Over 200,000 olive ridley turtle hatchlings emerged within 24 hours during a single event in April 2017, demonstrating the beach's role in species preservation.
Location: Sailendra Sarai
Address: P2V2+M48, Sailendra Sarai, Odisha 754248, India 754248 Sailendra Sarai
GPS coordinates: 20.74419,87.00028
Latest update: April 30, 2025 09:49
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