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About Puri

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Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannath, is situated in the eastern part of Orissa and is one of the four holy dhams of Hinduism. Puri is also called "Sri Purusottama Dham" or "Martya Vaikuntha", the abode of Lord Vishnu on earth. It is located at a distance of 60 kms from the state capital Bhubaneshwar.

Area:  10,159 Sq Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  October to March (June and July to witness the Rath Yatra).

Climate:  Proximity to the sea gives Puri an excellent coastal type climate.

Main Languages:  Oriya, Bengali, Hindi and English.

Population:  1,25,199.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 38. Min : 27.1.
Winter - Max : 28.2. Min : 15.2.

History and Culture of Puri

Fairs

Snana Yatra, Rath Yatra

Hotels in Puri

Hotel Nilachal Ashok

Hotel Lee Garden

Hotel Holiday Resort

Hotel Sea Point

Tourist Attractions in Puri

The Jagannath Temple

Located in the picturesque little town of Puri in Orissa Jagannath Temple is a major attraction of its exquisite architecture and also for its temple ‘s of the Sun god. A must visit place on the UN Heritage list.

Puri Beach

Puri Beach is at a distance of about 65kms from Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa. Puri is believed to be the abode of the lord Jagannath and is also one of the most significant destinations of ...

Gopalpur On Sea

Gopalpur On Sea is at a distance of 16km from the town of Berhampur in Orissa. This beach is not exposed much to tourists and thus it still has an unspoiled beauty. - It is an ideal place for those...

Barkul Water Sports

The biggest brackish lake in Asia is formed when at the south of Puri, the sea blends with Chilka Lake. This lake also forms a captivating beauty spot. A vast area of marshes, islands and lowlands...