With a rich historic heritage dating back to the 3rd Century BC, the beautiful coastal town of Puri in Odisha State is home to various glorious temples. Thousands of devotees visit the famous Shri Jagannath Puri Temple, one of the four pilgrimage places for Hindus. Believed to be the abode of Hindu God Vishnu, Puri enthralls tourists with its splendid nature. The ancient Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated within close proximity to it. A tour to Puri helps tourists discover the traditional temple architecture of Odisha along with its other major tourist attractions.
The 12th Century Shri Jagannath Puri Temple with Lord Jagannath as its prime deity remains the top attraction of Puri. The temple has the statues of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and His siblings Devi Subhadra and Balabhadra. It is a must visit place for Hindus and an integral part of Hindu pilgrimage, Char Dham. Every year, the world-famous festival Rath Yatra draws thousands of people, which include devotees as well as tourists, to Puri.
Loved for its calm surroundings, Puri Beach is ideal for those who want to spend some relaxing time. A popular venue for annual beach festival, the pleasant beach holds a sacred place among Hindus. It has gained international fame for the sand art creations by renowned artist Sudarshan Patnaik. Make sure that you are there to witness its sunrise/sunset, which is an extremely captivating experience.
The splendid views of Chilika Lake are feast for the eyes. In this Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, find some beautiful islands like Honeymoon, Somolo and Nalabana making you spellbound. A charming boat ride on the lake will be out of this world. Spread over an area of 1,100 sq km, Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary serves as a safe haven to wide variety of fauna and avifauna species. Spot over 160 different and rare species of birds here from November to February. A delight for nature lovers, the sanctuary proves to be a great place for photography enthusiasts.
Believed to be built during the 13th Century, Markandeshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A majestic 10-armed statue of Nataraja adorns the entrance of the temple, which is notable for its classic architecture.
The history of holy Narendra Tank, the largest tank in Odisha with 16 ghats, dates back to the 15th Century. The tank is surrounded by many small and big temples. The annual Chandana Yatra of Lord Jagannath is celebrated here with full fervour.
Puri is also famous for producing unique handicraft items ranging from appliqu? work of Pipili to patta chitra (palm-leaf arts) of Raghurajpur. Apart from them, Puri’s stone and wood-carved items are also appreciated by connoisseurs and buyers.
By Air: At about 60 km, Bhubaneswar Airport, also known as Biju Patnaik International Airport, is the nearest airport to Puri.
By Rail: From Puri Railway Station, regular trains connect the city to other metropolises of India.
By Road: One can easily get buses to Puri, which ply on a regular basis.
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