Puri
Puri Tourist Attractions
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Best Tourist Attractions in Puri
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Tourist Attractions in Puri
Puri is a holy town on the Odisha coast and one of the Char Dham pilgrimages. It is home to the Jagannath Temple and a long golden beach, and it is famous for the yearly Rath Yatra.
Top places to visit in Puri
- Jagannath Temple - the 12th century temple of Lord Jagannath. Only Hindus are allowed inside.
- Puri Beach - a long beach, known for sunrise and sand art.
- Chilika Lake - a large lagoon at Satapada, known for dolphins and migratory birds.
- Gundicha Temple - the temple where the chariots go during the Rath Yatra.
- Raghurajpur Heritage Village - a village of Pattachitra painters, about 14 km away.
Best time to visit Puri
October to March is the best time. The Rath Yatra is held in June or July and is very crowded.
How to reach Puri
Puri railway station has trains from Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai and Delhi. The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar, about 60 km away.
Plan your trip
See our Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar Tour Packages for tours that cover Puri, with transport, stay and sightseeing. Call or WhatsApp us to plan a custom trip.