Brahmapur or Berhampur as it is called, is the largest city and gateway to Southern Odisha. The dialect and culture of Southern Odisha has a distinct South Indian touch which can be attributed that it shares its borders with Andhra Pradesh and also the fact that after the British annexed Ganjam from the French in 1759 (in the battle of Deccan), the district was Governed by the Madras Presidency under the aegis of the British Empire in India.

Brahmapur is also known as the Silk City due to the famous Silk Patta Sarees.The city is known for its love for the theatre and cinema. Infact the Ganjam Kala Parishad and Prakasam Hall are one of the oldest theatre halls in the country.

Get enraptured by a myriad of tourist attractions in Brahmapur ranging from ancient port city to Asia’s largest brackish water lake. Scroll the list below to continue unravelling the secrets of Odisha.