Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- Udaypur and Talasari beaches in Odisha's Balasore district continue to attract a large number of tourists, but inadequate accommodation facilities in the area are forcing many visitors to stay in neighbouring West Bengal.

Despite being among the district's prominent coastal destinations, the shortage of quality hotels has resulted in tourism-related revenue flowing to nearby Digha.

Thousands of tourists visit Udaypur and Talasari beaches every day and spend significant time along the scenic coastline. However, due to the lack of good hotels and proper lodging facilities in the area, visitors from both Odisha and West Bengal prefer to stay in Digha. Local residents said that although several initiatives have been ...