Ganjam district is located in the state of Orrisa bordering Andhra Pradesh. The place derives its name from "Ganjamuhana" which literally means a trading place at the confluence of river with sea. Ganjam is divided in to three subdivisions Chattarpur, Bhanjan nagar and Berhampur. Home to many medical colleges, salt factories, the district is known for food grain production and trade. Berhampur, the most populous city of Ganjam is famous for silver filigree work and exquisite silk saris donned with silver and gold threads. Gopalpur-on-sea, Narayani, Nirmalajhar, Tara-Tarini, Panchama, Jaugarh, Siddha Vairabi, Buddhakhol, Byghra Devi, Berhampur University, Budhithakurani, and Satyanarayan Temple are some of the noteworthy tourist hotspots in Ganjam.
The various cities of Ganjam house many private hotels, lodges, rest houses and resorts, which provide accommodation to travellers with myriad budgets and tastes. Besides this, one can also opt to stay in government run hotels and guesthouses. The hotels in Ganjam are primarily clustered in the busy markets and near to the railway station and tourist attractions. For budget conscious travellers, there is plethora of good hotels that offer sparklingly clean and spacious rooms with very basic amenities at extremely affordable prices. Places like Gopal pur on Sea, famous for its vast sandy beach has handful of plush resorts and hotels, which offer a perfect blend of stylish ambience and a pure comfort zone. The hotels in Ganjam are also known for their delicious food. You can try out authentic Oriya cuisine at the restaurants of Ganjam hotels or the local restaurants that line the buzzing roads of Ganjam. |
