Situated in Eastern State of Orissa, Puri is a historic place and a renowned pilgrimage place. It is located at a distance of 60 km from the state capital Bhubaneshwar.
Puri forms the ‘Golden Triangle’ in eastern India alongwith Bhubaneshwar and Konark.
Puri is one of the four holy dhamas of Hindus, the other three being Badrinath, Dwarka and Rameswaram. Hindus believe that the pilgrimage of temples across the country is incomplete without paying a visit to Puri.
Set on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, the city is dotted with numerous temples ad ashrams.
Jagannath temple is the landmark of the city, the 65 mtr high temple greets you on your arrival. Apart from its religious significance the temple is also known for its excellent architecture.
Puri Beach is the fascination for the visitors with its white sands and roar of the breakers rolling in from Bay of Bengal. The beaches of Puri are also known for the sand sculptures created particularly by the internationally famed Sudarshan Patnaik. An ideal holiday spot, Puri Beach is dotted with a number of hotels […]
Bada Danda is the grand road and it is Streched from the Jaganntah temple to the Gundicha temple. Along this road you will find shops dealing in typical Puri handicrafts like miniature stone-sculptures, woodcarvings, seashell items, patta paintings and colourful applique work.
Set along the seashore, Swargadwar is a sacred place and one of the prime attractions in Puri, Located 2 kms from Jagannath Temple. This place Holds a Religious significance of people, holy dip in the sea at Swargadwar is believed to open the gates to heaven. Request A Customized Tour
3 km From Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Temple is another main attraction of Puri. It was built during the 16th – 17th centuries, the temple is dome-shaped having Vishnu’s wheel on the top. During the Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannatha is brought to the Gundhicha temple and stays there for sometime. Request A Customized Tour
Jagannath Temple- main tourist attraction of Puri. Constructed by Chodaganga Deva of Ganga Dynasty, during the 12th century AD, the temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, the land of Lord meaning “Lord of Universe†With a height of 65 meters the temple dominates the surrounding area. One of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations in India, […]