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Astaranga Beach

Quiet coastal stretch known for fishing-village atmosphere and sunset colours.
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01 — The story

The story

The name suggests a sunset, and the coast often delivers a soft wash of colour at day’s end.

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02 — About

About Astaranga Beach

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We’re still writing about Astaranga Beach: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter / post-monsoon
Time of day
Sunset
Crowds
Low–Medium

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
45–90 minutes
Trek duration
45–90 minutes

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Generally no standard beach entry fee
Parking
Roadside/local parking; limited facilities
Permits
No routine permit for public access; respect fishing operations

On the ground

Local food
Fresh fish and local snacks
Access
Check official tourism/forest/ASI/temple or local authority information before travel; fees, hours and access can change.
Families
Varies by site
Facilities
Facilities vary by site; carry drinking water and verify toilets, food and first-aid availability.
Mobile network
Coverage varies, especially in forest, gorge and highland areas; download offline maps and confirm locally.

Stay safe

Avoid isolated areas after dark

Where it is

Puri, Odisha

Near Puri / Konark

19.98° N 86.27° E