Originally Posted by
oliver2002
Puri is a mess... the town is crowded and the main beach littered with 'morning soil' from the pilgrims. If you want to do a beach holiday in Orissa, Gopalpur-on-Sea is a much better option.
Thanks for giving me heads up. My brother head visted Puri many years ago and had fond memories of it. Where is Gopalpur? What else is there? Any ideas about accomodation?