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Puri

About 2 hours from Bhubaneshwar, Puri is a coastal temple town along the Bay of Bengal in Odisha. It lies close to tourist hotspots like Konark Temple and Dhabaleswar Temple.

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Things To See & Do

Shree Jagannath Temple

Shree Jagannath Temple

A Char Dham Site
Believed to be the divine abode of Lord Vishnu, Lord Balaram and Goddess Subhadra, this legendary 12th century edifice is the primary tourist attraction in Puri.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Sakshigopal Temple

Sakshigopal Temple

A medieval temple dedicated to Lord Gopinath
Located about 2 hours from Puri, Sakshigopal Temple is dedicated to Lord Gopinath. The temple features Kalinga-style architecture.

1 hour

Suggested Time

Swargadwar Market

Swargadwar Market

Hub of Local Specialties
Located alongside the Puri Beach, Swargadwar Market is one of the most happening places in Puri, flaunting rows of vibrant shops restaurants.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Gundicha Mandir

Gundicha Mandir

The Divine Retreat of Lord Jagannath during Ratha Yatra
The temporary abode of Lord Jagannath for the seven auspicious days of Ratha Yatra, Gundicha Mandir is also known as the Garden House of Lord Jagannath.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Puri Beach

Puri Beach

Popular Family-Friendly Beach
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.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Pipli

Pipli

Renowned Handicrafts Village
Located about 45 minutes from Puri, Pipli is known as the town of artisans, and is most popular for intricate applique handicrafts.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Konark

Konark

Site of the Sun Temple
About an hour away from Puri, Konark is famous for the iconic Sun Temple. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Puri

All year round destination

  • OCT-FEB

    Peak Season

  • JUN-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • MAR-MAY

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with clear skies.
  • Things You'll Love:Temple hopping, exploring the beaches and visiting the tourist hotspots.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Ratha YatraJune July

Durga PujaSeptember October

Puri Beach CarnivalDecember

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Flight to Raipur, Chhattisgarh Airport, then Train to Puri

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Flight to Kolkata Airport, then Train to Puri

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