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Things to do in Puri

Activities To Do

  • Rath Yatra Festival: Witness the grand chariot procession (June–July).
  • Dolphin Spotting at Chilika: Book boat rides via Puri hotel booking platforms.
  • Beach Shacks & Seafood: Relish fresh crab and prawns at hotels near Puri Beach.

Best Tourist Places in Puri

Puri Beach

Golden sands and sunrise views; book beachside hotels in Puri via Staybook.

Jagannath Temple

Sacred 12th-century shrine; stay at hotels in Puri near temple like Mayfair Heritage.

Konark Sun Temple (35 km)

UNESCO World Heritage Site; reserve luxury resorts with guided tours.

Best Foods to try in Puri

Local Food to Eat

  1. Mahaprasad – Temple-offered vegetarian meals (available at hotels near Jagannath Temple).
  2. Chhena Poda – Caramelized cottage cheese dessert.
  3. Pakhala Bhata – Fermented rice dish, a summer staple.

Best Places to Eat in Puri

Places to Eat

  1. Wildgrass Restaurant: Odia thali with Dalma and Chhena Poda (₹200–₹400).
  2. Chung Wah: Chinese and seafood near hotels in Puri near beach.
  3. Bhojohori Manna: Bengali and Odia cuisine.

Best Places To Buy Souvenirs in Puri

Souvenir to Buy Places

Swargadwar Market: Seashell crafts, Pattachitra paintings, and temple souvenirs.

Raghurajpur Artist Village (15 km): Traditional Odia handicrafts near budget hotels in Puri.

How to Reach Puri

How to Reach

  • By Air: Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar (60 km); book luxury hotels in Puri with transfers.
  • By Train: Puri Railway Station (2 km from temple); reserve hotels near Puri Railway Station.
  • By Road: NH16 connects to Kolkata and Chennai; cheap hotels near me en route.

Things to Keep in Mind if visiting Puri

  1. Book Early: Use Puri hotel booking platforms for festivals like Rath Yatra.
  2. Temple Etiquette: Dress modestly; non-Hindus cannot enter Jagannath Temple’s inner sanctum.
  3. Transport: Auto-rickshaws (₹10–15/km) and cycle-rickshaws for short distances.