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The beautiful beach city of Puri in Odisha offers innumerable attraction and is the most popular tour hub in the state. The city on the shores of Bay of Bengal is famous as a tour destination and the presence of the historic Jagannath Temple make it an important pilgrimage. All throughout the year thousands of tourists and devotees come here even though people come here for different reasons after coming here purpose somehow intermingle and the end result becomes all the more rewarding. Those who come here with the sole purpose of paying homage to Lord Jagannath enjoy the beauty of the city and visit the nearby tour destinations like Chillika Lake, world heritage listed sun temple in Konark, Sand Art Park and the Artists’ village of Raghurajpur. On the other hand Puri is identified with Lord Jagannath and even if you are there for sightseeing you will find yourself getting irrevocably drawn to the spirituality of the place. BEST TIME TO VISIT PURI: The city receives tou...

Situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal in the eastern state of Odisha the city of Puri is a unique place where you will enjoy the sun, sands and sea and at the same time feel totally at peace and spiritual as the city has a deep religious background. The 12 th century temple of Lord Jagannath has made it an important pilgrimage and it is considered to be one of the four most sacred cities or dhams in India. Every day thousands of people come here from different parts of the country to spend some time near the sea, visit some of the most exotic locations in the state which are in the vicinity and also to pay homage to Lord Jagannath the reigning deity. One can come here directly by train or fly down to Bhubaneswar which has an international airport and drive down to be here in less than an hour. Tourism here is very well developed and contributes greatly towards the economy and thus if you are here for a vacation there will be a lot of options before you as fat as hotels and resort...

With the October just round the corner India sees a surge in the tourist circuit as the holidays, festivals and festivities are just about to begin. Basically an agrarian economy most of the festivals are celebrate during the main harvesting time and even though it has become an Industrial as well as modern country the ancient traditions are still continuing with the same enthusiasm and spirit. As the hills are very popular in the hot summer months the beach resorts are very much in demand in winter and Puri in the eastern region of India is one of the very best. This beautiful city on the shores of Bay of Bengal is popular both with the domestic tourists as well as those coming from abroad as it goes beyond the boundaries of being just a tourist hub. The 12 th century temple of Lord Jagannath give a deep religious connotation and has made it a major pilgrimage for the Hindus. But during the annual Rath Yatra or the world famous Chariot Festival more than a million people visit Pur...

As the concept of Slow Holidays is becoming popular tourists have started looking for places where they can relax and get to spend some quality time with their friends and loved ones. Though there are plenty of options as far as such destinations are concerned people try and find out a place where they can go without too much of a hassle. The coastal city of Puri in Odisha offers a complete package to the tourists which is difficult to ignore. This city has both historical and religious importance and being situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal it also has the most gorgeous beaches you will ever come across. The city is easily accessible by train and one can also fly down to the nearest airport in Bhubaneswar which is just an hour away. Being both a famous pilgrimage and a popular tourist hub Puri has a lot of hotels and resorts to accommodate the visitors and it’s easy to find a place that would suit your budget. Though there are a lot of hotels which are cheap and affordable man...

With thousands of visitors coming here one a daily basis Puri was and still continues to be the number one tourist destination in the state. The beauty of its beaches, attraction of Lord Jagannath and a chance to visit some of the most famous places in the vicinity brings in lots of tourists as well as devotees from world over. Though winter months are great as far weather is concerned many people plan to come in summer which is the time for the annual RathYatra. This festival is attended by more than a million people every year as this is the only time when people irrespective of their religion and faith can see the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra and seek their blessings. Though the city has a deep religious connotation it is also a place for fun and excitement and to learn about the culture and tradition of the local people. Those coming here enjoy going to the Sand Art Park, roaming around the city in cycle rickshaws or auto as the roads are quite narrow ...

In today’s busy life when everyone is so stressed out by juggling so many responsibilities holidays bring in that much needed respite. If you want to maintain a balanced life and not get affected by the problems that inevitably come your way then periodic break from work will help you to slow down and spend some time with your loved ones and feel relaxed and totally rejuvenated to attend to the task at hand. For those of you looking for a break during the coming holidays Puri in the eastern coast of Odisha can be the ideal place. Firstly the place is extremely well connected and has a lot of options when it comes to staying there. You can go there directly by train or can fly down to the nearest airport in Bhubaneswar which is just 60 kilometres from the city. While you are driving down you can visit the Buddhist monastery in Dhauligiri and stop at Pipilli to pick up lovely applique wall hanging, bags and garden umbrellas. Being a coastal area there are plenty of coconut tr...

Going for a vacation can be an interesting prospect and if your destination is as beautiful as Puri then the excitement can be double. This city on the shores of Bay of Bengal is popular because of its beaches and also for its immense religious significance. Known as Jagannath Dham Puri is a pilgrimage and is considered to be one of the four most sacred cities in the country. Every day countless devotees from all corners of the country and many more from abroad travel to Puri to seek blessings of Lord Jagannath and those who don’t get a chance wait for the annual RathYatra where everyone irrespective if their religious belief and faith can see the deities and pray before them. Historians, architects and scholars find the temple and the legends of Lord Jagannath a fascinating subject and a lot of research is still going on to unravel the mysteries that is associated with the temple and the deities. A VACATION WITH A DIFFERENCE: In today’s busy work schedule people are in l...

The strategic location of Puri on the shores of Bay of Bengal in Odisha make it one of the most popular tourist hubs in the country and the number one in the state. The accessibility is excellent as you can come here directly by train or can take a flight to Bhubaneswar which is just an hour away from the city. People coming to Odisha for a vacation start their journey with this city as it works as a gateway to a number of other well-known places including the world famous Sun Temple in Konark. PLACES OF INTEREST: Puri is filled with places of interest and you can venture into its narrow lanes to see old houses, temples and shops filled with paintings, sarees, silver filigree jewelleries and many other decorative items made up of brass, copper, stones and sea shells. The 12 th century temple of Lord Jagannath is the prime attraction for devotees and historians alike and its majestic structure is truly awe inspiring. There are a lot of scholars who come here to learn abou...

The city of Puri in the eastern coast of India is one of the most popular tourist destinations. But there are a lot of things that adds to its charm and fascinates both the domestic travellers and those coming from abroad. Though primarily tourists come here to spend time near the beach and visit the other attractions what makes the place special is the Jagannath Temple. The history of this temple dates back to the 12 th century and the legends of Lord Jagannath inspires and evokes a kind of spirituality that goes beyond one’s faith and religion. Though it’s a strictly Hindu Temple you will find more than a million people from all corners of the world coming here during the Rath Yatra to catch a glimpse of   the deities as they are brought out of the temple and are taken on colourful chariots across the city. The city’s has a kind of sublime spirituality which can be felt and if you want to destress and connect with your own self then this can be just the place you are lookin...

If you are in a mood to spend a nice, slow and a totally relaxing holiday then just pack your bags and head for Puri, a quaint little city on the shores of Bay of Bengal. The city is not only a beautiful tourist attraction it is also a place where people come to pray. Known as Jagannath Dham the city is famous as the abode of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Vishnu. His 12th-century temple in the heart of the city is truly awe-inspiring and it is an example of the remarkable architectural designs of a bygone era. Religion, spiritualism and a deep feeling of peace and tranquillity are what is in store for you along with the fact that you will also get a chance to visit some of the most exotic locations in the state. WHAT TO SEE WHEN YOU ARE IN PURI: While you are in the city you can take a cycle rickshaw or an auto to go around as there are a lot of narrow by-lanes where it is quite difficult to maneuver the car. If the weather is pleasant you can walk around the market a...

The state of Odisha in the eastern sector generates a lot of interest in the tourist circuit as the place has beaches, lake, temples, national parks and many other historical places. Though most of the tourists try and plan for a traveling holiday it is not always possible for all. Those with limited time in hand start with the most popular and easily accessible tour destination in the state, Puri.   Situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal this city offers a multi-dimensional experience to the visitors. Known for the 12th-century temple of Lord Jagannath this is an important pilgrimage and is considered to be one of the four most sacred places in the country. On top of this, the city has the most amazing beaches one could ever imagine and the sea here is clean, calm and ideally suitable for swimming. Surfing is also catching up in this part as International surfing festival is now being organized on a beach near the city. EVENTS AND FESTIVALS: Though Puri receives the...

Puri on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in Odisha is one of the most remarkable tourist destinations in the country and every day it welcomes people from all parts of India and many more from abroad. A serene ambiance, beautiful beaches, temples, a sand art park and a busy market area is w hat you will first see at the outset but the city offers you much more than this. This historical city is famous for the Jagannath Temple which dates back to the 12th century but still generates a lot of interests in the people for its architectural grandeur, history and more than anything it evokes a sense of deep spiritualism in people irrespective of their religion. This is the very reason why more than a million people visit the city during the RathYatra or the Chariot Festival as it happens to be the only time when the deities of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra are brought outside the temple so that everyone can see them and seek their blessings. A GATEWAY TO OTHER PLAC...