Peak Season
Chandipur in January
Odisha, India
January low tides reveal 5km of exposed seabed — walk on the ocean floor
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — best disappearing sea views
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good state road. public transport: Balasore railway station 16km (major junction).. from nearest city: Balasore 16km (25min), Bhubaneswar 220km (5h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: Basic at Chandipur. Balasore (16km) for hospital.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Balasore — 16km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage at town. Patchy on far exposed seabed.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Disappearing sea — mind-blowing for kids, Horseshoe crabs and red crabs visible, Safe shallow exposed seabed, Educational geological phenomenon
Elevation
3m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓nature-lovers
- ✓photographers
- ✓families
Who should think twice
- ✗None
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak — best disappearing sea views |
| February | 5/5 | February tides are the most dramatic — horseshoe crabs appear at dawn |
| March | 4/5 | Morning low tides still spectacular — carry water for afternoon… |
| April | 3/5 | The phenomenon continues but heat makes seabed walks… |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 3/5 | September sees the clean tidal recessions… |
| October | 5/5 | October delivers the full disappearing sea experience — 5km of empty seabed |
| November | 5/5 | November morning low tide at Chandipur is surreal — the sea simply vanishes |
| December | 5/5 | December red crabs emerge on the exposed seabed — nature's spectacle |
Practical Details
How to reach
Balasore 16km (25min), Bhubaneswar 220km (5h). Roads: Good state road. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Balasore railway station 16km (major junction).. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
3m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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