Puri
India · Odisha · 3 m
Description
Puri (ପୁରୀ) is a coastal pilgrimage city in the Indian state of Odisha. It stands on the Bay of Bengal, where a long sandy shore meets a dense grid of lanes. The Jagannath Temple dominates the town and ranks among the largest mass pilgrimage sites in India. Only Hindus may enter the temple itself, though the surrounding processional avenue is open to all. Nearby stand the Gundicha Temple, the Lokanath shrine and the wide Grand Road. Drums, conch shells and frying sweets fill the air. Travellers use Puri as a relaxed base for beach days and for trips to the Konark Sun Temple.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: November – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Jagannath Temple
- Puri Beach
- Konark Sun Temple(Day trip)
- Rath Yatra Chariot Festival (approx. June - July)
- Grand Road (Bada Danda)
- Lokanath Temple
- Gundicha Temple
- Swargadwar Ghat
- Alarnath Temple, Brahmagiri(Day trip)
- Chilika Lake at Satapada(Day trip)
- Irrawaddy Dolphin Boat Trips, Satapada(Day trip)
- Narendra Tank
- Raghurajpur Crafts Village(Day trip)
- Sakshi Gopal Temple(Day trip)
- Chandrabhaga Beach(Day trip)
- Pipili Applique Village(Day trip)
- Balighai Beach(Day trip)
- Sudarshan Craft Museum
- Konark Dance Festival (December)(Day trip)
- Beach Festival at Puri (November)
- Baliharachandi Temple and Beach(Day trip)
- Olive Ridley Turtle Nesting, Rushikulya (approx. February - March)(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- BBI
- Train stations:
- Puri, Malatipatpur