The abode of Lord Jagannath and one of the most important Hindu
pilgrimage destinations, Puri has been the place where countless pilgrims take
a traditional holy dip. The town is also known for the annual Rathyatra held in
July every year when lakhs of pilgrims congregate to pull the magnificient raths
of Lord Balabhadra, Goddess Subhadhra and Lord Jagannath. Getting to pull the
rope of rath is akin to having washed away your sins.
Puri is a hot destination, both for people who are looking for spiritual solace, as well as those who want to de-stress on the beaches. Puri is one of the few places in which sunrise and sunset can be viewed from the same beach.
Although Puri attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year, the best time for a visit is July – during the Rathyatra – or early November when you can participate in the annual Puri Beach Festival and Sand Art Festival. In the evenings the beaches turn into a gourmet’s paradise when stalls selling scrumptious sea food are set up. The combination of Orissa’s craft, cuisines and culture will not fail to charm you.
Puri is a hot destination, both for people who are looking for spiritual solace, as well as those who want to de-stress on the beaches. Puri is one of the few places in which sunrise and sunset can be viewed from the same beach.
Although Puri attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year, the best time for a visit is July – during the Rathyatra – or early November when you can participate in the annual Puri Beach Festival and Sand Art Festival. In the evenings the beaches turn into a gourmet’s paradise when stalls selling scrumptious sea food are set up. The combination of Orissa’s craft, cuisines and culture will not fail to charm you.
Getting There:
The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar. Puri has a railway station, and is connected by trains on Southeastern Railways. It is also well connected by buses from most parts of the state. (I went to Bhubaneswar by air from Delhi and then hired a cab).
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