'''Brahmapur''' (previously Berhampur, and also known as Silk City) is in the southernmost city of Orissa. It's the business hub of south Orissa catering to almost all of southern Orissa. The population is around 3.5 lakhs. Mostly it comprises of two major linguistic communities e.g, Oriya(70%)and Telugu(30%). Telugus are the dominant business class (Kumuti) here. The climate is pleasant here from mid September to mid February.
Get in
Brahmapur is well connected connected by rail route. One can come to Brahmpur from anywhere in India. The East Coast railways run many trains. It's a 2 and 1/2 hour journey from capital city Bhubaneswar which is connected to all major cities in India by air(Deccan, Indian, Kingfisher). Almost more than two dozen trains ply everyday apart from other modes.
Get around
Prepare a schedule for at least 5 days for visiting in and around Brahmapur.
See
'''Gopalpur beach'''
'''Sunpur Virgin beach'''
'''Tampara lake water sports complex'''
'''Taratarini Temple'''
'''Ramachandi Temple'''
'''Bhairabi Temple'''.
'''Tapatapani hill Resort''' (operated by OTDC fully renovated with Phantom's Tree house)
'''Pota Gada'''
'''Jaugada'''
'''Guduguda'''(Near Jiranga Very Beautiful Place)
'''Budhakhola'''
Do
Walk in the commercial streets of bada bazar and annapurna market.
Cycling in Gopalpur.
Swimming in Gopalpur.
Buy
Saree called Berhampur pata.
Eat
"Chicken pakoda" fried chicken from Girija restaurant and fried chicken legs from Merydine restaurant.Rolls from Calcutta Roll Counter, Biryani from New Biryani centre, Chicken Tikka from Hotel Moti, Italian Ice Creams from Softy Zone, Fruit Salad from Murty Cool Sip, Fresh Fruit Juices from Vizag Fruit Juice Centre are worth trying
Drink
Chalha or Charu in any south indian restaurant
Sleep
In Gopalpur hotels or Hotel Moti
Get out
It is a city of passionate cinegoers, famous for huge cinema theater complexes. Some of the most famous movie theaters include Gautam, Rukmini, Shiva, Shakti, Payal and Paramjyoti. Hindi movies are the most popular, followed by Oriya movies. English and Telugu movies are shown on a regular basis.