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Puri
Puri
Guide includes:About destination | Top things to do | Best accommodations | Travelling tips | Best time to visit
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About Puri
Puri is located on the eastern side of India in the province of Orissa. Lying on the coastal strip in
the Puri district, the destination is 60 kilometre from the city of Bhubaneswar. This coastal city
lies on the golden triangle of Orissa, connecting with Konark and Bhubaneswar.
The city of Puri is known for its historic immemorial, sanctorum, architectural magnificence,
balanced climate and divine significance. Counted among the most sacred pilgrim centres for
Hindus in India, the destination is a seat of Lord of Universe, Jagannath, as per testimony of
Skanda Purana. Honoured with the famous Jagannath shrine, the spiritual city is also known as
Jagannath Puri. Positioned along the coast of Bay of Bengal, the city is one of the frequented
tourist destinations in India.
All the cities of the triangular axis have well-known pilgrimage venues, exotic landscapes,
beaches, historical sites that attract travellers throughout the year. Besides, the destination is a
repository of art and architecture of India with testaments dating back to 3rd century B.C. This
ancient town has ruins and testaments belonging to the period from 3rd century B.C. to 17th
century A.D.
The spiritual city attracts devotees along with tourists from around the world for witnessing
attractions like Temple of Child Krishna at Indradyumna Tank, Atharnala Bridge and Sudarshan
Crafts Museum. The city also has the famous Sun Temple of Konark.
One of the major highlights of the city is Rath Yatra (Car or Chariot festival), which is hosted
every year in the city. Puri Rath Yatra 2012 starts on 21st June at Jaganath Temple, Puri,
Orissa. The festival marks the journey of Krishna known as Jaganath in this region, from Gokul
to Mathura. Three huge chariots carrying the idols of Jaganath, his brother Balbadra, and his
sister Subhadra are pulled along the streets from the Jaganath temple to the temple of
Gundicha Mandir. On the ninth day, Rath Yatra is repeated in the opposite direction. Pilgrims
and tourists throng to the destination to cherish the international event besides an annual Puri
Beach Festival held in the month of November.
The coastal city gained fame after Chodaganga Deva who built the temple of Purusottama
Jagannath after winning a war. Over the years, association with Lord Rama, influenced
renaming of city to Purusottama Kshetra, also known as Purusottama Puri, which exists as Puri
at present.
Among well-known attractions in and around, Puri features Chilka Lake, a large inland saltwater lake, Puri Beach, Gundicha Ghar and the Childlike Wildlife Sanctuary. Over the years, the
coastal city has emerged as an industrial centre with major industries like rice milling,
handicrafts and fish curing.
The pleasant weather of the coastal city all round the year makes it an ideal destination for the
travellers. With mild summers and cool winters, October to March is considered the best time to
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visit Puri.
Information
State:
Orissa
Famous for/as: Heritage
Things to do:
Submit yourself to the divine deity and experience bliss. Surrender yourself to the lord. Admit all
your mistakes. Share your worries and sorrows and BELIEVE. You will be a much relaxed and
rejuvenated human being. Beware of the Panda's and unfortunately only Hindus are allowed
inside the temple. Take a stroll on the beach either during sunrise or sunset.Please do not litter.
Beware of sporadic under currents. Beach wear is a complete no no. Ladies do not wear bare
back or low neck dresses. It is considered indecent here. Purchase "Chandua" from Pipili;
"Patta Chitra" and Odisha art and artifacts. Trust me they need our support else they will perish
very soon. Have "abhada" (prasadam) from the temple, Chena Poda; Rabbidi and Rossogolla.
BEWARE:
- Do not get into a tiff or argument with the Panda's. It may as well cost you your life or a broken
nose.
- Only Hindus allowed inside the temple.
- Dung and spit on the roads.
- No low neck and bare back dress code for women.
- Purchase drinking water.
- Roadside canine and bulls." - Subhendhu , , Sep 28, 2013
PURI- In my eyes
"Puri is a well Known place for all Indians I believe. Here I am to share my personal views about
this place. I found it out that people from west Bengal frequently visits here so you will find lots
of Bengali shops around puri . Beware from the Pandas (monk)'. I think government can implant
some more police to this place then it will be a great place to visit for religious and tourism
purpose. Overall Its a good place which easily attracts people around the world .
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: There are plenty of options form Bengali to Kerala dishes are
available . if you stay in a small hotel then its better to go for outside food . It may help you to
stay in your budget. There is nothing mush to purchase. You can buy handmade crafts, and
some stuff for your interior. Dont miss Konark Temple once you come to puri as it is very
nearby. I was just amazed by its beauty.
Activities & things to do: You can go to the beach but make it sure you put on your clothes. Its
not like any other beach because most of the people come here with their family and kids.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Take a train from Bhubneswar . Its just one and
half an hour journey . If you are coming form far then it is better to take a train from your city or
any bigger city nearer to your place . Like If are from Assam then its better to take a train from
Guwahati or else you can come down to Kolkata and can change the train." - Purna Rath, ,
Feb 16, 2012
food products.
Fishes are very good quality, specially Prawn, Pomfret, Parseh etc.
Common Sight-seeing - Konarak, Pipli, Chilka Lake, dolphin point, Sonar Gouranga,Gundicha
Mandir, Chandan Sarovar, Hanumanji Temple ,Nandankan.
other sight - seeing - Allharnath, Raghurajpur (please visit this villegers unique craftmanship),
Birgovindapur Kali temple,(where all your wishes will come true), ISCON temple.
Shopping - Pipli's applique work of different items. Items like - Wood carvings, Stone carvings,
leaf painting, Beetal Nut painting (from Raghurajpur) are very special. Don't miss to buy Sambalpuri, Cuttki and Ikkat products.
Activities & things to do: Take a relax walk before sunrise and see the sunrise thereafter. Sea
bathing is must. Hours after hours passes for that and also very good exercise. But please take
proper caution for that like local sea guide called 'Nulia' - they will help with bit of money
ofcourse. During sea-bath session you can refresh yourself with coconut water , cucumber and
local sweets ofcourse, which is available on the seasore itself.
Afternoon/Evening time seasore become an open Art Gallary by Sand Artist.
Evening - to see hoisting flags on top of the Temple is an wonderful experience.
Famous Festivals - Dol Yatra, Chandan Yatra, Snan Yatra, Ratha Yatra, Makar Sankranti,
Kartik Purnima etc.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Best time - Winter. If you are adventures, then
visit in Moonsoon. It is well connected by Train from all over India. Nearest Airport Bhubaneswar (around 55 km away).
Beware of - Hotel pimps,hired car driver. Like other pilgrims not to flash moneys.
Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the Temple.
It's impossible to describe Puri in few word. In fact it needs a book to write about Puri.
JAI JAGANNATH !" - Santa Mukherjee, Kolkata, Jun 10, 2011
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Food is an important item at Puri. The variety of fish attracts
Bengalis throughout the year. Nowadays, reasonably good Chinese and tandoori itmes are also
available for non-fish persons.
Sweet is another plus point. The famous 'madanmohan' is enough reason to drag you to the
beach, not to forget the ever popular 'khaja'.
Shopping also, forms an integral part of the agenda. The handicrafts at Peepili or Sambalpuri
and Bomkai sarees are all time hits.
Activities & things to do: Take a stroll around the beach, tan your skin (even if you do not want
to), have lots of food (putting aside the word 'diet').
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: Puri is well connected by train from Howrah. All
the major South bound trains hals at Bhubaneshwar, the nearest junction and airport ( around
70 kms). Being the state capital, Bhubaneshwar is also connected by train from New Delhi and
Chennai. Flight frequencies, although, are not that much." - Sumit Roy, Kolkata, Apr 30, 2011
Read 460 Puri reviews on HolidayIQ.com
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 1 Of 40
Ratings: 6.28/7 (111 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 22:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 22:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
22:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 22:00
"Paisa vasool on looking at the jaggannath temple. visited every here and there.happily helped
by people and had a lucrative lunch at the temple. wonderful experience with friends. i want to
visit the place once again." - Debasish Patel, Bhubaneswar, Yesterday
Puri Beach
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 2 Of 40
Ratings: 6.24/7 (71 Reviews)
"I personally visit here once a month to feel the peaceness of this place.. with all kind of food
items u can get a peaceful holiday here do visit!!! here to make ur weekend the best weekend" Sourav Nanda, Bhubaneswar, 4 days ago
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Chilika Lake
Type:
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Type:
Lake
Entry: Free
Ranked: 3 Of 40
Ratings: 5.58/7 (29 Reviews)
"This is the biggest salt water lake with semi-greenish water. This lake is directly connected with
the sea. Even if your luck favours then you can see the dolphins at the mid lake. There are also
a island in the lake. beauti of that island is..." - Sandhikshan Das, , 2 weeks ago
4
Swargadwar
Type:
Beach
Entry: Free
Ranked: 4 Of 40
Ratings: 4.71/7 (14 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 22:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 22:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
22:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 22:00
"Any one who visited Puri must have to go Swargadwar, as because every thing is accesseble
in this area. If you want to take good quality of food, any kind of garment and gift item and so
may thing are available in Swargadwar area. So this is the..." - Arghya Ray, Kolkata, May 15,
2014
Sakshi Gopal Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 5 Of 40
Ratings: 4.83/7 (8 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 21:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 21:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
21:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 21:00
"This falls on way while coming back to Bhubneshwar and is not uncommon This temple has
Religeous and Historical significance.I did not find anything special in the temple.." - Deoki
nandan soni , Bhopal, 3 weeks ago
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Ranked: 7 Of 40
Ratings: 5.38/7 (4 Reviews)
"As I said before you can get mental strenghth. You can start your business with goodluck form
Bappa. The temple is very nice.You can give puja of Ganapati Bappa here." - Rony
Banerjee, , 2 months ago
Daya River
Type:
River
Entry: Free
Ranked: 8 Of 40
Ratings: 5.21/7 (4 Reviews)
"This looks now very common, but it has aHistorical importance. The water of this river had
turned red with the soldiers'blood who were killed in the battle fought by Samrata Ashoka
Ashoka later moved with this changed his Heart and gave up..." - Deoki nandan soni ,
Bhopal, 3 weeks ago
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10 Gundicha
Temple
Type:
Temple
Entry: Free
Ranked: 10 Of 40
Ratings: 6.08/7 (3 Reviews)
Timings: Monday - Friday - 06:00 To 22:00 , Saturday - 06:00 To 22:00 , Sunday - 06:00 To
22:00 , Public Holidays - 06:00 To 22:00
"This is a place where Lord Jagannath along with Balbhadra and Subhadra live for some time
and reach in Rath Yatra. Visit to this place during Rath Yatra has a special significance. Though
it is very very crowdy those days" - Deoki nandan soni , Bhopal, 3 weeks ago
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Sonali Hotel
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Deepak Hotel
Price:
Rs. 850 - 1,400
Ranked: 9 Of 295
Ratings: 5/7 (151 Reviews)
Address: Near Ramkrishna Math
C.T. Road, Puri
Phone: 9338177197
Website: Www.hoteldeepak.com
"I visited Puri with my family on a leisure trip. I booked my Booking and front
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office staff was excellent.oom there by phone service.I faced no problem during
check in and check out.I had a pleasant stay viewing the sea from my room..." Lipu Kar, Bhubaneswar, 2 weeks ago
Read 151 hotel reviews on HolidayIQ.com
10 Dreamland
Hotel
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Rs:
16380
No of days: 15 Days & 14 Nights
Destination: Aurangabad, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Puri, Tirupati, Ujjain,
Varanasi, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, Ayodhya
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16380
No of days: 15 Days & 14 Nights
Destination: Aurangabad, Kanchipuram, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Puri, Tirupati, Ujjain,
Varanasi, Rameshwaram, Dwarka, Ayodhya
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