Introduction to city Puri - In Orissa
Puri as known to the Hindus all over the world is a holy
town located on the eastern coast of India. Besides being
a religious centre, Puri is also known for the good stretch
of the white sand beaches on the banks of Bay of Bengal.
The easy accessibility from almost all the major towns and
cities of India, wide beaches, the fishing farms and the
superb resorts make it an important tourist destination
and a major base point to visit the nearby important sites.
The famous temple of Lord Jagannath and the annual Rath
yatra festival here attracts a large number of tourists
every year. The Jagannath Temple is one of the four most
important Hindu pilgrimage sites or the chardham,
the other three being Dwarka, Badrinath, and Rameshwaram.
Moreover, the scenic spots all over this small town with
the beaches that offer breathtaking view of sunrise and
sunset and the traditional methods of fishing used by the
local fishermen are some of the other aspects for which
Puri has always attracted the attention of the people.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Puri
Puri, the name itself attracts the attention of all those
who are aware of its importance. This shows that Puri has
a lot to offer to the tourists here. Starting from the Jagannath
temple, a massive temple structure made in the style
of Kalinga architecture, to the much talked about white
sand beaches on the Bay of Bengal, the list of attractions
here is endless. Moreover, the Gundicha ghar, the
home of lord Krishna’s dear aunt, also attracts attention
of the tourists especially during the time of Rath yatra.
Overall the calm and cool nature of the locals here makes
Puri a peaceful getaway.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Puri
A number of interesting places exist around the city of
Puri where you can go out for the excursions. The sites
being natural wonders, architectural marvels and local delight,
definitely make themselves worth a visit. Some of such sites
would include the Raghurajpur village, a village
where work is worship and fine craftsmanship runs in the
local people’s blood. The excursion also includes a visit
to the famous Konark Temple also called the black
pagoda, an angle in the golden triangle of Bhubaneswar,
Puri and Konark. The inviting beaches of Konark and the
exotic aquatic experience in the Chilika lake is
a once in a lifetime opportunity to be close to nature in
her best. Moreover, the interesting legends and a life size
image of Lord Krishna at Sakhi Gopal make this spot a must
visit site in your excursion.
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Sight Seeing of Puri |
Excursion in Puri
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