The venue of the world-famous ‘Puri Beach Festival’ and the iconic sand sculptures of artist Sudarshan Pattnaik, Puri Beach stretches up to 7 km.
Suggested Duration - 2-3 hours
Dip your feet in the warm waters, relish lip-smacking snacks and seafood from the shacks, enjoy beautiful sunrises, and shop to your heart’s content at the beach market.
The Puri Beach, Puri, also known as Golden Beach, is popular and named so for its golden sand bed that stretches far and wide. It is the largest beach of India and visitors can enjoy a relaxing time on the beach, bathing and sun-soaking in the open air with a comfortable breeze and soft currents from the Bay of Bengal. It is also a popular destination for taking a holy dip for devotees of Lord Jagannath visiting the Jagannath Temple.
Puri Beach is Famous For | Golden sands, proximity to Jagannath Temple, low tides, a scenic coastline |
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Puri Beach Timings | 24 hours |
Puri Beach Best Time to Visit | October to February |
Puri Beach Ticket Price | No Puri Beach entry fee is applicable |
Required Time | 2 to 3 hours |
Popular Nearby Places | Puri Jagannath Temple, Swargadwar Sea Beach, Blue Flag Beach |
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