The Beach

The fine white sands of Puri beach and the roar of the breakers rolling in from the Bay of Bengal have fascinated visitors throughout the years. The local fishermen, with their catamarans and wide-brimmed cane hats, are also expert masseurs. With excellent hotels and guesthouses, the Puri beach is an ideal holiday spot. Tourists welcome the local fishermen, with their catamarans and wide brimmed cane hats for they not only provide you with a ride on their boats but also act as lifeguards if you wish. It would be best not to be too adventurous since the undertow can be a bit treacherous.

Puri offers tourists the rare opportunity of witnessing the colourful sunrise and sunset on the same beach where they can bathe and relax around for hours on its golden sands. Also a marine drive is there to konark and bramhagiri. Puri is a holy place and for centuries now, the beach has been the venue of countless pilgrims taking the traditional holy dip. Puri is the abode of Lord Jagannath and is considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage destinations. Every year " Puri beach festival " has been arranging to attract tourists. However, for decades now, both Indian and foreign beach lovers have made it their special haunt. The spectacle of dazzling sunsets and the catamarans dipping on the pearly waters are terrific memories to take back home. Bonus

An additional bonus is its proximity to the spectacular Jagannath temple, one of the holiest temples in the country. The beach is also the venue for the famous dance and music festival held every year at the beach.