Caution
Talasari in August
Odisha, India
Still monsoon-affected
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon
Roads & Access
self drive: Moderate. road condition: Narrow road, river crossing sometimes needed. public transport: Auto from Digha. Digha accessible by rail.. from nearest city: Digha 10km (20min), Balasore 40km (1h). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: No medical at beach. Digha (10km) has basic clinic. Balasore (30km) for hospital.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Balasore — 30km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Patchy at beach. Better near Digha.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Pristine quiet beach, Shallow safe water, Red crabs fascinate kids, Near Digha for backup facilities
Elevation
2m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Talasari: 16-28°C, dry river-mouth sand, calm sea, near-empty beach most weekdays. Shoulder-season weather — the quietest coastal window in Odisha. |
| February | 5/5 | February delivers virgin beach perfection |
| March | 4/5 | March mornings on the Subarnarekha mouth are… |
| April | 3/5 | April at Talasari: 27-37C, humid. Quiet river-meets-sea beach still workable but the sand heats up fast — sunrise and sunset are the windows. |
| May | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | September sees the sand re-emerge from monsoon… |
| October | 5/5 | October unlocks Talasari again — virgin sand, no footprints |
| November | 5/5 | November — the beach that time and tourism forgot |
| December | 5/5 | December Talasari while nearby Digha is packed — the smart choice |
Practical Details
How to reach
Digha 10km (20min), Balasore 40km (1h). Roads: Narrow road, river crossing sometimes needed. Self-drive: Moderate. Public transport: Auto from Digha. Digha accessible by rail.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
2m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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