Berhampur

State

Brahmapur, nicknamed "The Silk City", is a city located in the eastern coastline is famous for its silk, its temples and its culture. 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.

Accessibility

Rail: An important Station of South Eastern Railways well linked to Kolkata and Chennai and other parts of Orissa

Road: Connects the East and South by National Highways No-5.

Air: The nearest Airport is Bhubaneswar- 179 Kms

Shopping

Brahmapur is well known for its intricately designed silk sarees called Berhampuri patto, handloom cloth and Jewellery shops. It is also known as the "Silk City".

Renowned silk fabrics of Berhampur dominate the market. Besides, brass work of Ganjam, coirmats of Gopalpur and the exquisite horn work of Paralakhemundi can be procured here. Carpets from Chandragiri, woven by refugees from Tibet, are another attractions.

Accommodation

Berhampur has got hotels well-equipped with accommodation facilities.

HOTELS & REST HOUSES

Hotel Moti
Hotel Nandan
Municipal Guest House
Lake View Lodge
Ananda Bhavan Lodging
Hotel Shankar Bhawan
Sriram Bhawan
Behrampur Rest House

District
Ganjam
STD Code
0680
Best time to visit
October To June
Famous For
Berhampur Silk Weaving