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Puri Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Puri, Odisha.
- Best time: October To March
- 16 places to see
About Puri
Puri is a city and a Municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar. It is also known as Sri Jagannatha Dhama after the 12th-century Jagannatha Temple located in the city. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Puri is known by several names since the ancient times, and was locally known as "Sri Kshetra" and Lord Jagannatha temple is known as "Badadeula". Puri and the Jagannatha Temple were invaded 18 times by Hindu and Muslim rulers, from the 4th century AD till the early 19th century with the objective of looting the treasures of the temple.
Places to visit in Puri
- Sri Jagannath Puri Temple
- Daya River
- Puri Beach
- Chilika Lake
- Lokanath Temple
- Markandeswara Temple
- Lakshmi Temple
- Alarnatha Mandira
- Balighai Beach
- Nalabana Bird Sanctuary
- Narendra Sarovara
- Konark Beach
- Gundicha Temple
- Swargadwar Beach
- Baliharachandi Beach
- Siruli Mahavir Temple
Things to do in Puri
- Heritage Tours
- Explore Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
- Religious Tour Of Jagannath Mandir
- Spend time at Narendra Sarovara
- Rejuvenate At Ayurshree Spa
- Dolphin Watching At Chilika Lake
Famous food in Puri
- Seafood
- North Indian thali
- Chowmein
- Sichuan Chicken
- Spring Roll
- Veg Hakka Noodles
- Chicken Hakka Noodles
- Sandwiches
- Pancakes
- Pizzas
Things to buy in Puri
- Soapstone
- Seashell
- Solapith (soft wood sculpture)
- Sarees
- Readymade Garments
Where to shop in Puri
- Red Cross Road
- Main Market
- Biraharekrushnapur
- Balisahi Main Road
Night life
- Mayfair Bar
- Baron - The British Bar
