Puri Tourism
Puri is famous for
Golden Beach in Puri

Golden Beach

Poulomi manna
25th Dec 17
Beautiful beach

Puri Beach

Nishikant rath
5th Oct 17
Science & Poetry in stone

Konark Sun Temple

Rayan
11th Feb 18
Puri beach

Puri Beach

Poulomi manna
25th Dec 17
Beautiful but not very clean

Baliharachandi Beach

Rohit
22nd Dec 17
Good view

Golden Beach

Sagar kumar
19th Dec 17
Good view

Konark Sun Temple

Sagar kumar
19th Dec 17
Good view

Puri Beach

Sagar kumar
19th Dec 17
Not clean

Swargadwar

Santanu
17th Dec 17
Golden Beach

Golden Beach

Prafful sanan
21st Jul 17
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Reasons to go to Puri
HolidayIQ Reviewer Abhay Parmar shares, “The marvellous piece of Architecture...The architectural construction is of highest quality showing the knowledge and expertise the ancient people had..”
HolidayIQ Reviewer Abinash Sahu adds, “because this temple is not considered a holy place according to some historical reasons. A must visit place!”
HolidayIQ Reviewer Nainika Karmakar says, “An Exuberant Trip to a Sea- Side town Puri My family(me, mom & dad) went to Puri this year, it was our third trip to Puri. Jagannath Temple Puri is one of the most ancient temples in India..”
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HolidayIQ Reviewer Nainika Karmakar adds “An Exuberant Trip to a Sea-Side town Puri; Jagannath Temple, Puri is one of the most ancient temples in India.”
HolidayIQ Reviewer Ravi Raj says, “A great piece of ancient Indian Architecture - Visit during the sunrise or sunset. This 13th century built Sun Temple is a great piece of Indian architecture. The temple is shaped like a gigantic chariot along with carved wheels and pillars.”
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Temple | Beach | Sea | Religious
HolidayIQ Reviewer Sumit Roy says, “One of the best sea beaches in India. Jagannath Temple, historical monuments at Bhubaneshwar (Mukteshwar, Lingaraj temple, Udaigiri,Khandagiri, Rajarani temple, Dhaulgiri, Peace pagoda), the awesome Sun Temple at Konark - all comes under the single package at a most affordable price. A little far from Puri would take you to the beautiful Chilika lake (nearest point to Puri is Satapada) or Ghumsurh forest on the other side of the Lake (Rambha or Barkol)”
HolidayIQ Reviewer Anuj Mehta shares, “Cheap boats with guides, binoculars and bird books are available at reasonable cost. Rambha and manglajodi are easily accessible from Bhubneshwar.”
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Temple | Beach | Religious | History
HolidayIQ Reviewer Kaberi Prasad says, “A heritage village of Odissa with its ancestral art This October we have visited this village after gathering some knowledge from the internet. It is near about 18 km from Puri. One can easily hire an auto to visit this village. A small village welcomes with the Hoarding "Raghurajpur". You can find paintings and other crafts from the very beginning house of the village and it moves on and on. A local artist spontaneously came to us to guide our village tour. Under his guidance, we visited three families where we surprised to find that all the family members were artists. The villagers were very welcoming. ”
HolidayIQ Reviewer Ravi Raj says, “A great piece of Ancient Indian Architecture - Visit while Sunrise or Sunset This 13th century built Sun Temple is a great piece of Indian architecture. The temple is shaped like a gigantic chariot along with carved wheels and pillars. It is a UNESCO world heritage. I have visited this place twice. It is really must watch location if you visit Odisha. ”
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Temple | Beach | Sea | Religious
HolidayIQ Reviewer Chiranjit Pradhan says, “Konark temple is just 30 km from Puri. Lord Jagannath temple is very religious and its artwork is excellent and innovative. Just go for it and one can go at the time of cart festival. Cart festival is a world-famous festival. It is famous as Ratha-Yatra.”
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Priyesh kumar mishra5.0/5
Clean room, good staff
Sudatta Roy4.3/5
Perfect for a family trip, the place is religious and relaxing as well
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Puri Overview
History of Puri
Located in the state of Orissa, Puri is one of the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus. Puri is a coastal city that stands on the banks of Bay of Bengal. Featuring great architectural building, balanced climate, exotic beaches, beautiful landscapes and historical significance, Puri is visited by tourists all year round.
Puri also holds great historical significance because it is believed to be the land of Lord Jagannatha.
People and Culture of Puri
The major population of Puri consists of Hindus followed by Muslims. Oriya, Hindi and Bengali languages are spoken in this region. Rath Yatra is the most famous festival that is celebrated in Puri and it calls pilgrims from all around the country. Chandan Snana and the Snana Yatraare also celebrated here.
Things to Do in Puri
There are ample of places to visit in Puri. Swarming with tourists all year round, Puri is packed with many Puri attractions. Lord Jagannath Temple is the main sightseeing in Puri. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, this temple is a sacred place for the Hindus. During your Puri tour, you must the Puri Beach. The beach is long and sandy and has many stalls lined up.
From the list of Puri tourist places, one must visit the Konark Sun Temple. Shaped in a gigantic chariot, the temple is declared as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Puri places to visit include Chilika Lake and Swargadwar. Among places to see in Puri, Golden beach is worth a visit.
Food and Shopping in Puri
Apart from sightseeing, there are many other things to do in Puri such as shopping. The Swargadwar area is famous for buying artefacts made of shells and oyster. Decorative pieces are also sold here. Weaved saris namely Passapali, Ikat and Bomkai are popular here and one must make it a point to leave Puri after buying these beauties.
Oriya cuisine is the main food of Puri. The city hosts a lot of budget friendly restaurants and upscale restaurants as well. Bhojohori Manna, Chung Wah Restaurant, Bakers Boutique and The Gajapati are few popular restaurants.
Accommodation in Puri
Tourists who are wondering how to reach Puri can choose from various options such as flight, cab and bus. Located at a distance of 60 km, BhubaneswarAirport is the closest airport to Puri. One can take a flight to Bhubaneshwar and then a taxi, bus or train to Puri. There are regular flights to and from places such as Delhi, Mumbai, etc.
Since Puri is an eminent tourist destination, it is brimming with tourists all throughout the year. Therefore, it advisable to book hotels in Puri well in advance to avoid the last minute hassles. From resorts to guesthouses to hotels, there are ample of accommodation options in Puri that provide the best of services. One can choose the place of accommodation according to one’s budget and comfort. There are many hotels in Puri that are located in close proximity to Puri sightseeing places. Plan a trip to Puri early this season with your friends and family.
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