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 Situated
on the eastern coastline of the country, Puri is most well
known as an important Hindu pilgrimage center. The
Jagannath Temple, one of the four most
important Hindu pilgrimage sites or the chardham is located
here. Also, Puri’s wonderfully wide white-sand beaches,
fishing farms and superb resorts make it an inviting tourist
destination. The surf on the beaches here is one of the
best on the entire eastern coastline of India, and dawn
is a breathtaking sight. Visiting the Lord Jagannath temple,
walking on the beach and experiencing the beauty of the
sunrise and sunset are probably some of the best things
to do in Puri. One could also visit the nearby small villages
to look at the folk art and handicrafts, which are bright,
colourful and exquisitely crafted items. The traditional
methods of fishing used by the local fishermen are of interest,
as is visiting nearby historic sites to garner a sense of
the city’s history and the lifestyle of the locals.
Puri has a typical tropical climate and is best visited
during the winters between October to April after the monsoon
clears all the dust and dirt around. Light woolens may be
required, for nights by the sea can be slightly chilly.
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State |
Orissa |
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City |
Puri |
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Airports |
Bhubaneswar |
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Distance from city Centre |
56 km
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Railway Junctions |
Puri |
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Local Languages |
Oria, English
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