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Vacations are the time to relax after winding up all your task and finding a place which will be good for your body, mind and soul. The new concept of taking a slow holiday is in vogue and this is one of the reasons why Puri, a beautiful city in the coasts of Odisha has become the number one choice for tourists living in other parts of the country and also those coming from abroad. Known as the spiritual capital of the state the city is famous for the ancient temple of Lord Jagannath and is considered as one of the most important pilgrimages in India. Both tourists and the devotees come here to stay and thus the tourism industry has grown to become the backbone of the economy providing livelihood to thousands of people. The local artisans also find a great market for their products and if you enjoy picking up interesting items during your travel then you are sure to love the crowded shopping areas in the city. Beautiful paintings made on fabrics and palm leaves, exquisite silver fil...

The winter months are the best time to plan a vacation near the sea as the coastal climate remains moderate and you can escape the chills and enjoy balmy sea air. Though India has a lot of places which are near the sea, Puri in the eastern regions of the country is one of the most popular ones. Easy connectivity by railways and having an international airport in Bhubaneswar which is just an hour drive has made the city quite accessible and so all throughout the year tourists pour in to the place making it the biggest tourist hub in the eastern region. Apart from the sea the city is also famous for the Jagannath Temple the history of which goes back to 12 th century AD. Considered to be one of the four most sacred places in the country it is an important pilgrimage and people from all over the world come during the annual Rath Yatra or the Chariot Festival which is held during the months of June or July depending on the local calendar. With so many people coming here the ci...

Going for a vacation near the sea van be a great bonding exercise for the entire family but it’s not to say that it can’t be equally relaxing for those travelling alone. The old yet extremely colourful city on the shores of Bay of Bengal in one such destination where you would love to go with your family and friends or sometimes all by yourself as apart from being a popular tourist hub it is a pilgrimage and a place where you can go for introspection and to detoxify your body and mind. The city that house the 12 th century Jagannath Temple has a lot of stories and legends associated with how the temple was built and how the deities came to be established there by the king. Before visiting Puri you can read about the city and its history which will make it even more exciting and you can visit some interesting sites not visited by the average tourist. Puri has some great places in the vicinity that include the world famous sun temple in Konark, Chillika Lake, dolphin sanctuary in Sa...

Planning for a vacation can be the most exciting thing and it gives you a lot of hope when you are busy and totally stressed out in the daily routine. In today’s world everyone is looking out to a place where they can have a relaxing vacation and take it easy. Quest for spirituality, inner wellbeing are the things people are giving importance to and thus the concept of slow vacations are gaining favour with the new generation. Puri in the eastern state of Odisha is one such place where thousands of people come on a daily basis as this ancient city on the shores of Bay of Bengal is not only a place of sea and sand it also happens to be an important pilgrimage and one of the four most sacred cities in India. Being close to the international airport in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha and having a railway station in the city itself; Puri is pretty well connected and you can travel there without any hassle. Finding proper accommodation is never a problem for the tourists ...