Puri is situated at a distance of about 60 kilometers from Bhubaneswar, the capital town of Odisha. Puri is famous for the temple of lord Jagannath. One can visit Puri at any time of the year. However the best time is from November to February. There are many direct trains to Puri from Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, New Delhi and other places of India. Bhubaneswar is the nearest Airport.
It is believed that once there were several thousands of temples in Puri. Although many temples are ruined, one can still find at least some hundreds of temples, both small and large.
Puri Rath Yatra (Car festival) is world famous. At the time of Car festival the total population of Puri exceeds one million. There are several Mothos and Darmsalas in the town providing accommodation to tourists. Puri also has the best sea beach in the east coast of India. One can find many hotels near the sea beach. If you desire to visit in peak season like new year or Rath yatra then you have to plan well in advance.
It is believed that once there were several thousands of temples in Puri. Although many temples are ruined, one can still find at least some hundreds of temples, both small and large.
Puri Rath Yatra (Car festival) is world famous. At the time of Car festival the total population of Puri exceeds one million. There are several Mothos and Darmsalas in the town providing accommodation to tourists. Puri also has the best sea beach in the east coast of India. One can find many hotels near the sea beach. If you desire to visit in peak season like new year or Rath yatra then you have to plan well in advance.
