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A city of temples, beaches and steeped in history and legends of Lord Jagannath, Puri is one of the must see destinations in India. Located on the shores of Bay of Bengal this is a hot favourite with tourists visiting Odisha and apart from them thousands of devotees come here on a daily basis as it is an important pilgrimage and one of the four most sacred places in the country. Extremely well connected, you can easily come here in train and those on a tighter schedule can fly down to the nearest airport in Bhubaneswar, just an hour’s drive from the main city. Though the inflow of people is continuous the maximum rush is during Rath Yatra or the world famous Chariot Festival and also during the winter months when the weather is at its best and there are a lot of events which get organised in the city and its nearby areas. To get a taste of the rich culture and heritage of Odisha you can attend the beach festival, dance festival in Konark, International surfing fest, sand art festival ...

Located on the shores of Bay of Bengal in the eastern state of Odisha Puri is one of the most popular and must see destinations for tourists. People come here to enjoy the beautiful beach, temples and also to pay homage to Lord Jagannath revered by people of all religion and faith. The 12 th century temple is a must visit place but for those who are not able to see the deities inside they generally come to Puri during the Rath Yatra or the famous Chariot Festival when everyone gets equal opportunity to see the deities who come out of the temple and are taken in massive Raths or Chariots across the city. Reading about the history of the temple and learning about the Jagannath cult will give you a better perspective both from a religious as well as historical point of view. Tourists coming to Puri generally plan a travel holiday as the city works as a doorway to some of the most well-known attractions in the state including the Sun Temple in Konark, a world heritage listed site, Chilli...

What makes the coastal city of Puri in Odisha a much sought after tour destination is its easy connectivity, a relaxed and totally laid back atmosphere and last but not the least a sea that is absolutely amazing. All throughout the year the city remains busy as people from all parts of the country and from abroad come here to enjoy being close to the sea, explore the nearby areas and for a great many it is the attraction of Lord Jagannath. Puri apart from being a tourist hub is a pilgrimage and a must see place for all Hindus. But for people of all faith and religion it is the time during Rath Yatra or the annual Chariot Festival when they can see the deities and pay homage. Tourists coming to Odisha start by planning to start from this side of the state as there are some of the most exotic and well known tourist attractions in and around the city. You can stay here and visit the Sun Temple in Konark, see Chillika, the largest brackish water lake in the country and home to thousands o...

The beautiful city of Puri in Odisha is synonymous with art, architecture and mostly known for being the abode of lord Jagannath whose historic temple stands in the heart of the city. Every day Puri receives thousands of tourists as well as devotees who come from all parts of the country and many who come from abroad. This city situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal is one of the most popular and prominent tourist hub and is easily accessible by road, railways and also by air. The city has a railway station and so one can directly come here from any part of the country and the international airport in Bhubaneswar make it fairly easy for those who are on a tight schedule. If you are planning for a family vacation or a travel holiday Puri is the ideal place as you will have ample scope to explore the city and get a chance to see some of the most popular tour attractions in the state. You can see the wonderful sun temple in Konark, Chillika Lake, dolphin sanctuary in Satapada, Sand Art ...

Going to the beautiful city of Puri in Odisha can be a great experience at any time of the year but if you are looking forward to a nice long vacation then the winters can be the right time for you. This is the time when a lots of events and cultural activities take place in the city and its nearby areas which will make it more fulfilling. The city plays host to the beach fest, Konark dance festival, International surfing festival, sand art festival and can see the newly introduced Chillika Festival. All the dates can be seen in the tourism website and depending on your interest and schedule you can plan your trip to Puri. As far as connectivity goes the city is linked with almost all the major cities in the country by railways and you can also fly down to the nearest airport in Bhubaneswar and then hire a cab to drive you to Puri. As most of those coming here travel with their families accommodation becomes an area of concern. Though there is no dearth of standard as well as luxury h...

Odisha has been and continues to be one of the top destinations in the country and is famous for its temples, beaches, national park and picturesque villages. Famous as the land of Lord Jagannath this state also introduces the visitors to its rich culture, heritage and a kind of spiritualism that is almost palpable. Those who plan a visit start with the coastal city of Puri which is just an hour’s drive from the capital city of Bhubaneswar. This quaint little place offers a great opportunity in terms of tourism and apart from exploring the place you can see a lot of other tourist attractions which are in the vicinity. One can drive down to see the world famous Sun Temple in Konark, Chillika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in the country which attract thousands of migratory birds in the cool winter months, dolphin sanctuary in Satapada and the Artists’ village in Raghurajpur where you can see the artists creating some fabulous Pattachitras or the traditional art form of the sta...

Puri in the state of Odisha is a charming little city on the shores of Bay of Bengal. Famous for the clean blue sea and mile long beaches it is a popular tourist hub which is visited by thousands of tourists on a daily basis. This city is known as the abode of Lord Jagannath and the 12 th century temple that house the deities is a must see destination for the devotees. Those who don’t get a chance to see them inside can pray before them during the annual Rath yatra or the Chariot Festival held every year during the month of June-July depending on the local calendar and you can find out the exact date from the tourism site of the state. As tourism is an extremely busy sector the hospitality industry has seen a huge growth and the city is filled with hotels and resorts for tourists coming from all walks of life. Puri has modest, standard and affordable hotels along with some luxury resorts and high end hotels but the place that attracts maximum number of tourists is the one which off...

If you are finding it difficult to decide on a place to visit in summers then you might consider going to the coastal city of Puri. Located on the shores of Bay of Bengal in the eastern state of Odisha this place is a paradise few can resist. A vast expanse of water, golden beaches, coconut plants, ancient temples and a slow pace of life give this place a unique identity and those coming here feel instantly relaxed. Puri is connected with almost all the important cities in the country by railways and it is also easy to fly down to Bhubaneswar which is just about 60 kilometres from the main city. Tourists from different corners of the country and many more from abroad plan to this historic city as there is a lot you can do apart from getting to know about the rich culture and traditions of the state. The architectural grandeur of the ancient temples, narrow by lanes filled with shops selling beautiful paintings, brass and copper items, hand woven textiles and hundreds of other curios...

This summer pack your bags with some colourful cottons, sun glasses and some great books you have been planning to read and make your travel plans to a city which is known as one of the most important tour destinations in India and a place which is known as the spiritual capital of the state of Odisha. Situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal the beautiful city of Puri is a place for nice long vacations, travel holidays and a place to revive yourself physically, psychologically and not to forget spiritually. Though most of those coming here fall in love with the sparkling blue sea and the golden beaches there is a kind of all-pervading spirituality that goes beyond religion and faith. Everyday thousands of people come here to visit the famous temple of Lord Jagannath and during the Rath yatra or the Chariot Festival the footfalls is more than a million. Puri is pretty well connected by railways and also by air and so it is easy to plan a trip at any time that is convenient and being ...

Planning a vacation in Puri during the coming summer months can be an incredible experience for you and your family members to have fun, excitement and also to get a chance to learn about the rich culture and traditions of this eastern state. Most of those coming to Odisha either for work or for holidays make it a point to visit Puri and Konark which along with Bhubaneswar form the golden triangle. You can easily reach Puri by train as it is connected directly with almost all the major cities in the country being an important tourist destination and a pilgrimage of immense religious importance. One can also take a flight to Bhubaneswar which is just an hour away. You can see Dhauligiri a beautiful Buddhist Stupa, Pipili village where you can pick up wall hangings and garden umbrellas made with applique work. As the city attracts both tourists and devotees all throughout the year there are hundreds of hotels and resorts to accommodate those coming here. Most of these hotels are standar...

The beautiful seaside city of Puri hold promises that few can resist. Located on the shores of Bay of Bengal in Odisha this city is a must see place and being well connected it attracts thousands of people on a daily basis. Being a coastal area the temperature remains moderate and so you will find tourists coming here all throughout the year. Even though the maximum footfalls are during Rath Yatra or the annual Chariot Festival which is attended by more than a million devotees and tourists the peak tourist season remains the winter months when the weather condition is absolutely fantastic. Puri is both a tourist destination, pilgrimage and on top of it acts as a kind of gateway to some of the most popular destinations in the state. People prefer staying here as there are plenty of options with regard to accommodation and take a holiday package to visit Konark, a world heritage listed site and the sun temple here is an architectural marvel and you can stand there for hours at a stretch...

Watching the pictures of the beautiful beaches of Puri and the cool blue waters can make you want to plan a long vacation in this summer and this is what you must do if you want to have an incredible time in this part of the country. This ancient city famous as the spiritual capital of the state and people come here to visit the temple of Lord Jagannath which was built way back in the 12 th century. During the Rath Yatra millions of people visit this city as this is the only time when people of all religion get a chance to see the deities who are brought outside of the temple and are taken in colourful chariots across the city. As the city is connected with almost all the major cities of the country by an extensive railways network and moreover you can also catch a flight as the nearest airport in Bhubaneswar is just an hour away. This city on the shores of Bay of Bengal has a lot to offer and the best part is that staying here will give you great opportunity to visit some great ...