Historical Places in Puri

About 2 hours from Bhubaneshwar, Puri is a coastal temple town along the Bay of Bengal in Odisha. It lies close to tourist hotspots like Konark Temple and Dhabaleswar Temple.

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Things To See & Do

Shree Jagannath Temple

Shree Jagannath Temple

A Char Dham Site
Believed to be the divine abode of Lord Vishnu, Lord Balaram and Goddess Subhadra, this legendary 12th century edifice is the primary tourist attraction in Puri.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

Konark

Konark

Site of the Sun Temple
About an hour away from Puri, Konark is famous for the iconic Sun Temple. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Puri

All year round destination

  • OCT-FEB

    Peak Season

  • JUN-SEP

    Moderate Season

  • MAR-MAY

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with clear skies.
  • Things You'll Love:Temple hopping, exploring the beaches and visiting the tourist hotspots.

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Ratha YatraJune July

Durga PujaSeptember October

Puri Beach CarnivalDecember

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Travel Options to reach Puri

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Flight to Raipur, Chhattisgarh Airport, then Train to Puri

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₹5,423

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Train to Sasaram, then Train to Puri

31h 55m . One way

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Hotel Landmark Puri, Near to Sea Beach

Hotel Landmark Puri, Near to Sea Beach

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Hotel Sonar Bangla, Puri

Hotel Sonar Bangla, Puri

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Swosti Premium Beach Resorts

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More about Historical Places in Puri

Known for its Pilgrimage, Puri is a hugely popular tourist spot. Thronged by tourists mainly during October, November, December, January and February, Puri is a tourists’ delight. Ratha Yatra, Durga Puja, and Puri Beach Carnival are some of the most popular festivals that happen during the month of (June – July, September – October, and December consecutively.

While June, July, August and September are considered moderate season, March, April and May are considered off-seasons to visit the place. In peak season, i.e., in October, November, December, January and February you can expect pleasant weather with clear skies, whilst in the moderate season you will experience heavy rainfalls along with thunderstorms. In off-season the weather here is extremely hot and humid weather.

In Puri, tourists enjoy getting indulged in temple hopping, exploring the beaches and visiting the tourist hotspots in the peak season, whereas in moderate season the Rath Yatra festival are the frequently enjoyed activities. However, if you are travelling in off-season you can enjoy escaping the crowds and heavy off-season discounts.

In terms of things to do or places to visit in Puri, some of the most popular places that tourists visit are Shree Jagannath Temple, Sakshigopal Temple, Swargadwar Market.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Puri

Which are the most popular religious places in Puri?

The most popular religious places in Puri are Shree Jagannath Temple, Sakshigopal Temple and Gundicha Mandir. You will have an amazing time exploring these religious places in Puri and will definitely come back home with a bag full of lovely memories.

What are some of the most famous restaurants and eateries to explore in Puri?

If you are a foodie, Puri is the right place for you. Puri has many famous restaurants and eateries for you to explore, some of which are Two States, Agrawal’s Veg Restaurant and Chung Wah Restaurant.

How is the weather of Puri in peak season?

The weather of Puri in peak season is pleasant weather with clear skies. It means you can easily plan a trip to Puri in the months of ​​​​​​​​October, November, December, January and February to enjoy your trip to the fullest.