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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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.

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.