Berhampur
Famous for its Berhampur silk weaving, the township lies on the National Highway No. 5 and forms the gateway to the bewitching southern zone of Orissa. The wayside shops offer an excellent selection of some of the exquisite textiles in silk. A major commercial town, is situated just 14 km from the bay of Bengal at south of Orissa. October to June is the best time to visit the place. Berhampur, known as Silk City is the third largest populated, commercial and academic city of Orissa. Being located on N.H- 5 and S.E Railways, it is an important Railway Station in between Kolkata & Chennai. It's geographical advantage connects to all important places of India. Besides, it's Silk products, Berhampur is famous for fine work on gold ornaments of southern design. Berhampur is also famous for delicious southern dishes. One can not visit the other tourist places of Ganjam and Gajapati districts without touching Berhampur. It is therefore gateway of Ganjam & Gajapati which is now a days getting momentum for its professional colleges and institutions of national repute. The other attractions are the famous Thakurani Temple, Jagannath Temple at Gosaninuagaon, Neela-kantheswar Temples.
Other important factor leads its way as it produces and reflects the brass work of Ganjam, coirmats of Gopalpur, the horn work of Paralakhemundi, the saree works of PataraPalli, Carpets of Chandragiri, woven woolen goods by refugees and the foods of south India.
Other important factor leads its way as it produces and reflects the brass work of Ganjam, coirmats of Gopalpur, the horn work of Paralakhemundi, the saree works of PataraPalli, Carpets of Chandragiri, woven woolen goods by refugees and the foods of south India.