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The beautiful beaches of Puri attract thousands of tourists who come from all parts of the country apart from those who come from abroad. This city is a tourist friendly place and being linked with almost all the major cities in India through an extensive railway network it is quite easy to come here at any time that suits you. One can also fly down to the nearest airport in Bhubaneswar and the driving distance is just about an hour. The roads here are in excellent condition and in fact you can take the marine drive and visit the world famous Sun temple in Konark before settling down to enjoy your stay in Puri. Most of the tourists coming to Odisha start with Puri as the place apart from being a popular tour hub and pilgrimage also works as a gate way to a number of other attractions like Chillika Lake, famous for the migratory birds, Satapada dolphin sanctuary, artists’ village in Raghurajpur and the Sand Art Park which is within the city. Puri is well known for the Jagannath t...

Planning for a holiday can be a difficult task as today you have a huge variety of options starting with the destination, travelling, hotel rooms and the activity you might do. As the day to day living has become hectic most of the people now prefer slow holidays, a concept which is gaining in popularity. People now want to visit a place which is conveniently located, where they can easily find accommodation and a place where they will feel physically and mentally relaxed and rejuvenated. Puri in Odisha is one such place which will meet all these criteria and you will find that the life here can be totally peaceful. This city on the shores of Bay of Bengal is known for its golden beaches, calm sea water ideal for swimming and an overall ambience of spirituality as this place is the abode of Lord Jagannath. Puri apart from being a major tour destination is also the spiritual capital of the state and every day thousands of people come here just to visit the temple the history of which...

The coastal city of Puri in the state of Odisha continues to attract tourists from all parts of the country and also for those coming from abroad. If you count the attractions here there are plenty but for those coming here the main attraction is the pristine beaches and the sparkling blue waters that is ideal for swimming. With the summers approaching fast the city is all ready to receive the thousands of people who will soon be pouring in alone or with their friends and family members to spend the vacation in this city on the shores of Bay of Bengal. Apart from the tourists thousands of devotees also come here on a day to day basis as this happens to be an important pilgrimage and is considered to be one of the four most important cities in the country. Devotees come here to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath but for those who don’t get a chance to visit the temple there is Rath Yatra or the world famous chariot festival where the deities are brought out of the temple and are tak...

Vacations are the time to realign your body and soul as in today’s busy world one gets very little time for actual relaxation, introspection and notice the beauty all around. As the life is getting stressful with each passing day psychologists are giving lot of importance to spending quality time with friends and family members, giving time to your own self and take breaks on a regular basis. What can be a better place than Puri on the shores of Bay of Bengal in Odisha? This ancient city is the religious epi centre of the state and more than a million devotees visit the city to pay homage to Lord Jagannath whose 12 th century temple stands in the middle of the city. The city is the most important tourist destination in the state and people from all parts of the country along with lots of overseas visitors come here to spend some relaxing time near the sea which is perfectly suitable for swimming. Every year the International surfing festival gets organised here and if you want to be ...

Puri continues to hold the number one position as a tourist destination as the place is exceptionally beautiful with golden beaches, ancient temples and a sea that is ideally suitable for swimming. This city on the shores of Bay of Bengal is not only a place for the tourists it is where thousands of devotees head for to seek blessings of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Vishnu. If you happen to be there in the city during the Rath Yatra or the world famous Chariot Festival you will be awed to see the huge number of people who come from all over the world to be part of this unique festival and mostly to see the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra as they are brought outside the temple and driven across the city in colourful chariots. This festival is one of its kind as it unites people of all religious faith and belief and definitely a must see event. But other than this there are many other events that draws the tourists to the city which include the sand art fest...

Puri in the state of Odisha can be described as a perfect tourist destination as to start with this is a beautiful seaside place. Located on the shores of Bay of Bengal this city is extremely popular for its pristine beaches, a calm and clean sea that is ideal for swimming and moreover you get a chance to visit some of the best known places of the state which are in the vicinity. One can stay in Puri as the city has more than a hundred hotels and then hire a cab to visit the places. You can see the world famous sun temple in Konark, enjoy watching thousands of migratory birds in the winter months, dolphins in Satapada, watch the artists make beautiful pattachitras or the traditional paintings on silk fabrics, coconuts and also on palm leaves. Puri is famous all over the world for the 12 th century temple of Lord Jagannath and every day thousands of devotees come here to pay homage and seek his blessings. For people of all religion and faith Rath Yatra in Puri is the only occasion whe...

Puri in the shores of Bay of Bengal in Odisha continues to be the number one tourist destination in the state. The factors contributing to its popularity include its beautiful beaches, a sea that is both clean and safe for swimming and also for acting as a gate way to some of the most well-known and popular places which include the sun temple in Konark, Chillika Lake famous for the migratory birds, dolphin sanctuary in Satapada, Sand Art Park and the artists’ village in Raghurajpur just outside the city. So   most of the people coming here stay in the city as there are plenty of accommodation options and then drive down to see these places which are not too far off. When it comes to choosing a hotel package having access to internet has made things pretty easy. You can compare the rates and facilities offered by various hotels and find out the best possible deals. Though you will come across a lot of hotels you will not find a better place than Holiday Resorts the most popular t...

Choosing Puri as a holiday destination can be one of the best thing you could have done for yourself and for your family as the city has a lot to offer in terms of tourist attraction. The pristine beaches, azure sea, ancient temples, shops selling beautiful paintings, antiques, hand woven textiles and curios made up of sea shells make this place extremely interesting. You can walk around, enjoy swimming and spend hours browsing through the shops picking up mementos and souvenirs. But the city is not just a beautiful tour hub it is also an important pilgrimage being the abode of Lord Jagannath. Every day thousands of people visit the city for a vacation and to pay homage to the lord but during the Rath Yatra the number of footfalls cross more than a million. The best time to visit the place can be the winter months starting from September to the end of February but then it remains a busy place all throughout the year. Being both a tourist destination as well as a pilgrimage the city ...

If the thoughts of a vast expanse of sea, soft golden beaches and an aura of spirituality is enough for you then Puri in the eastern state of Odisha might turn out to be just the place for you to go. This ancient city on the shores of Bay of Bengal is all these and more. Famous all over the world as the spiritual capital of the state it is the abode of Lord Jagannath and his 12 th century temple standing in the heart of the city evokes faith and belief in people irrespective of their religion and this is why more than a million people come here during the Rath Yatra or the Chariot Festival to catch a glimpse of the deities who are brought out of the temple. Puri as a city is very well connected and you can travel from any part of the country directly by train or can fly down to the nearest airport in Bhubaneswar which is just an hour drive from here. Most of those coming to Odisha plan on staying here as the city works as a kind of gateway to many other interesting and must see pla...

When it comes to taking a vacation near the sea most of the people choose Puri in Odisha. This beautiful city on the shores of Bay of Bengal is known for its pristine beaches and a vast expanse of calm and serene sea ideally suitable for swimming. Tourists both from India and abroad prefer this city as the connectivity is fantastic. It is linked with almost all the important cities in the country by an extensive railways network and the nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar which is just an hour’s drive from the main city. Also known for being the abode of lord Jagannath this is an important pilgrimage and is considered to be one of the four most sacred cities in the country. Every year during the Rath yatra or the Chariot festival more than a million people visit Puri as this is the only time when you can see the deities who are taken out of the temple to be driven in colourful chariots and seek their blessings irrespective of your faith and belief. With thousands of devotees and...

Tourists visiting the beach city of Puri in Odisha fall in love with its beautiful beaches, old temples and an exciting and vibrant ambience that is palpable. This city is famous for being the aboard of Lord Jagannath the reigning deity of the Hindus. The 12 th century temple in the heart of the city is a major attraction that draws thousands of devotees in a given day but during the Rath Yatra or the world famous Chariot Festival the numbers easily cross more than a million as that is the only time when people of all religious faith and belief can see and prey before the deities who are brought out of the temple and are drawn in colourful chariots across the city. Puri is also the centre of the rich culture and traditions of the state and if you happen to be there in the winter months then try to see some wonderful events like the beach festival and the sand art festival that gets organised by the tourism department. You can also check out the dates for the dance festival in Kon...