Puri is one of the most sacred places for Hindus. Most of the attractions around here are religiously important.
Temples: Shree Jagannath Puri Temple is a part of the Char Dham Yatra. It was built in 11thy century. Tourists can experience the grandeur of Rath Yatra (Chariot Ride) that begins from here in July. Other famous temples here are Sunara Gaurang Temple, Bedi Hanuman Temple, Chakra Tirtha Temple, Mausima Temple and Shree Gundicha Temple.
Beaches: Besides the religious significance, Puri is also famous for its splendid beaches with golden sand. The waters here are ideal for surfing and swimming.
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...
Chilika Lake is a famous water body in the Indian state of Odisha. This lake flows through the districts of Puri, Ganjam, and Khurda. It is a large br...
Dedicated to Lord Krishna and his companion Radha, the Sakshigopal Temple is located in the town of Sakshigopal, 19 km from Puri. This medieval temple...
It is a popular picnic spot. Just 8 Kms away from the crowds of Puri, on the mouth of River Nuanai, Balighai has excellent beach and the Sea Turtle Re...
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 uns...
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...
The Temple of Lord Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) built during the 12th century A.D. by Chodaganga Deva dominates the landscape for kilometers aroun...