Puri in Odisha is one of the four must-visit pilgrimage sites for Hindus owing to Jagannath Temple, part of Char Dham in India. Puri is a beach town on the coast of Bengal Bay and is one of the favorites of West Bengal for a short trip.
Puri remains a popular destination among backpackers because of Bhang's legalisation, having gained popularity among hippies back in the 1970s, but the supply of bhangs is now minimal. Regional visitors like staying close to the New Marine Drive and backpackers tend to live close to Chakra Tirtha with plenty of hotels and lodgings. If you plan to visit during this time, don't miss the Rath Yatra (chariot festival) which takes place during the month of June-July.
Known as Lord Shiva's resting spot, Puri 's glorious history and heritage dates back to the 3rd Century B. C. Puri, Konark and Bhubaneshwar complete the Orissa Golden Triangle, with its religious significance and cultural heritage as tourism centers in that province. Near Puri there are many places to visit, such as Chilika Lake, Puri Beach, Gundicha Ghar and Konark's very famous Sun Temple. Puri soon became an industrial hub with big manufacturing companies coming here.
By Road
Orissa road transport corporation buses join Puri to lots of cities in Orissa. Regular bus services are accessible from Bhuvaneshwar (56 km), Cuttack (32 km) and Konark. Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) present deluxe buses for sight seeing tours in Puri, which costs on Rs 250 per person.
By Rail
Puri is a key railway junction. Usual direct train services are to be had from Puri to a lot of cities in India, as well as Bhubaneshwar, New Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata.
By Air
Konark Sun Temple
Konak sun temple is perhaps one of the most popular tourist destinations in Orissa. This temple is dedicated to Sun god. The architecture of the temple is just amazing and attracts a lot of tourists. This temple was built by Narasimha Deva in 12 BC. Narasimha Deva was the king of Eastern Ganga Dynasty. This temple has been a world heritage site since 1984 and visited by millions of people from all parts of the world.
As per the locals, the templ...Shri Jagannath Temple
The Jagannath Temple of Puri is a sacred Vaishnava Temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. Located at Puri in the state of Odisha, the temple holds immense religious significance to Hindu devotees and is an important pilgrimage as well. It’s one of the Char Dham pilgrimages and visited by millions of devotees of Lord Sri Krishna. The construction of the temple was started by King Chodagangadeva but it was completed by his grandson – Anang...Chilika Lake
ChilikaLake is a popular brackish water lagoon in the Indian state of Odisha. Located on the east coast of the county, this lake spreads over three districts, Puri, Khurda and Ganjamand covers an area of some 1100 square kilometer. The lake is on the mouth of the Daya River, merges into the Bay of Bengal and considered the largest coast lagoon in the country.
Further, Chilika Lake is the largest ground for migratory birds and it’s al...Puri Beach
The world-renowned temple town of Puri in Odisha is much more than just religious charms. Although a visit here is not complete unless you visited the Puri Jagannath Temple, you will definitely have more to enjoy during the trip. One such popular destination here is Puri Beach - a beach the shore of the Bay of Bengal. The beach is a tourist attraction as well as a sacred place for Hindus.
Puri Beach attracts a big number of devotees and tourists...Markandesvara Temple
A visit to Puri in Odisha is all about the world-famous Lord Jagannath Temple and the Rath Yatra. However, this city on the eastern coast of India has some more attractions for religious-minded visitors and Markandesvara Temple is one of those. This temple is located to the north of Lord Jagannath Temple and is believed to be built in the 12th century.
Within the premises of Markandesvara Temple is located a tank which is known to be a site of m...
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