Puri
Puri
is one of the four major Hindu holy places in India, which is home to the
famous Lord Jagannath Temple. It is situated in the eastern India state of
Orissa, on the banks of Bay of Bengal. The city Puri is at a distance of
60km from the state capital Bhubaneswar and south-west of Konark. Besides
being a major pilgrimage destination, Puri is famous among tourists for its
white sand beach.
Best Time for Beach Holiday
Puri experience a very moderate climate with a maximum temperature of 35
degrees C during Summer and a minimum of 16 degrees C in the winter. Puri
attracts tourist throughout the year, but the best time to visit its beach
is during winter months of November and December. It is the time when one
can enjoy the annual Puri Beach Festival.
Puri Beach
It is one of the finest beaches in India and a popular family beach holiday
spot. It is also the place, where pilgrims from all over India come to take
a traditional dip in the sea. Its natural beauty with excellent views of
sunrise and sunset attract both Indian and foreign beach lovers. It also
provides a wonderful sight to watch the fishermen in the sea on their
catamarans. Also one can enjoy boat rides with them. Several shops near the
beach provide various types of traditional handicraft items
Nearby Attractions
»
Jagannath Temple - Situated at the end of a grand road called Badadanda,
it is one of the famous Hindu pilgrimage destinations in India. It attracts
Hindu pilgrims from all over world.
» Puri Beach Festival - The Puri Beach Festival held
in the month of November every year showcase the crafts, cuisine and culture
of the state Orissa.
» Rath Yatra - The annual festival of Rath Yatra
held here in the month of June-July offers a chance to experience the rich
tradition & culture of Orissa.
Accommodation
Several sea facing beach resorts and hotels offers some of the best
accommodation facilities near the sea. Also many guest houses, luxury hotels
and budget hotels offer tourist accommodation. Some of the major beach
resorts and hotels are : the Mayfair Beach Resort, Coco Palms, Hotel Holiday
Point, Hotel Sonali, BNR Heritage Hotel and OTDC Panth Niwas on the beach.
Accessibility
Puri is at a distance of 60 kms from the capital city of Bhubaneswar which
is well connected to other parts of India by air, rail and road.
» Air - The Bhubaneswar Airport(56km) is the nearest
one and is connected to other cities of India by regular flights.
» Rail - Puri railway station linked with
Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Delhi and other major cities of Orissa & India by
several express trains.
» Road - A good network of roads links the city with
cities like Kolkata, Guwahati, Chennai, Vishakhapatnum. Regular buses, mini
buses and tourist coaches are available.
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