Orissa tourist places – About Puri

Puri is a city in state of Odisha in India known as the Jagannath Dham as Jagannath temple is located in this city, one of the Dham from four Dhams for Hindus.

Puri considered as one of the best tourist place among all Orissa tourist places.

Puri a tourist spot due to Jagannath temple and Golden beach of Bay of Bengal along with 50 other best tourist places in Puri.

Out of 50 best tourist places in Puri most of the visiting places in Puri are temples.

In Puri nos of Mathas are situated and they are associated with different seva for Lord Jagannath.

Other prominent attractions are its festivals and Puri is also famous in world wide for its Rathyatra (car festival) where about 10 lakh people gathers every year and made Puri a tourist spot among Orissa tourist places.

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How to reach Puri:

Distance between Bhubaneswar to Puri is 60KM which is the state capital of Odisha.

Air Way: No direct air way connected to Puri but Biju Patnaik International Airport is is located at Bhubaneswar. Tourists who reach at airport may choose below options.
Train: Multiple trains are running from Bhubaneswar to Puri. This journey take approx 1.30hrs in express and 2hrs in passenger train.
Taxi: Ola, Uber along with private taxi facility are available from Bhubaneswar to Puri. This may take approx 1.30hrs.
Bus: Distance between Bhubaneswar to Puri is 60KM, Mo Bus (Govt- AC/Noc-AC) and Private (AC/Non-AC) are are running from Bhubaneswar to Puri with affordable price. This journey take approx 1.30hrs.

Best time to visit Puri:

Puri can be visited throughout the year. General October – March is the best time to visit Puri.

Climate of Puri:

Tropical climate.

Average Max Temperature in Summer – 36°C.
Average Max Temperature in Winter – 26°C.
Average rainfall in Winter – 220m

How many days are enough for Puri:

A minimum of 1 day for Puri only and 3 days is maximum for in an around of Puri for the stay. Book through travel agency or by centering your Hotel, you can travel the places around easily.

Can we visit Puri now:

Yes, you can visit Puri throughout the year. However those who are attracted by Rathyatra and the Jagannath Temple for them June and July is the best time to visit Puri.

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Chandrabhaga Sea Beach – 5/50 Best places to visit in Puri (2022) | Visit in and Around Puri

Chandrabhaga sea beach – Close to world heritage site “Konark Temple” is famous for catching beautiful sunrise and sunset over here. This beach is famous for serene, clean and beautiful soft sands, and first to get the Blue Flag certification which attracts a count less international tourists to here.

It is 30Km distance from Puri and the roads are well metaled while you enjoy the lush green forests on either side of the road.

Spectacular views around, with a blend of forest areas and pure sandy beach is the main attraction for the visitors. Once you reach there you feel relaxed and never want to leave the beach as a perfect combination of cleanness and natural beauty where one can feel like heaven.

Facts about Chandrabhaga Sea Beach:
Distance from Puri – 30KM
Distance from Konark Temple – 2KM
Time required – 30Min
How to Reach – Taxi/Cab
Famous For – Beautiful sunrise and sunset, scooter rides and boating
Festivals – Chandrabhaga Beach festival, Chandrabhaga Mela, Sand Art Festival

Chandrabhaga sea beach is located near to Konark temple about 2KM distance, near to Marine drive road is recommended must to visit once if your planing for Konark temple. This is the perfect one to spend some time at sandy beach and watch the blue waves with family and relatives.

This beach is safe for bath, how ever still don’t go to deep sea as high waves and don’t take alcohol while bathing.

You can Buy gifts from local shops selling crafts and gifts made from seashells in chief price, also enjoy sweet and fresh coconut water.

When moving towards to Konark temple on the Marine drive road from Ramachandi temple, there is a small natural island formed at the mouth of Kusabhadra river (Kishabhadra river flows in to Bay of Bengal) where boating facility is available what you can enjoy here.

Other best places you might like:
1- Jagannath Temple
2- Golden Beach Puri
3- Konark Sun Temple
4- Ramachandi Temple
5- Swarga Dwar (Door to Heaven)
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One can also enjoy boating and sand bike ride available at Chandrabhaga sea beach. OTDC wooden restaurant on the beach serves delicious food here.

Every year international surfing festival is celebrated at Chandrabhaga sea beach. As far as pilgrimage is concerned, every year many people gather here in the month of November to offer water to the Lord Sun during sunrise.