Coastal Odisha

A guide to Puri

Plan a visit around the Jagannatha tradition, the Bay of Bengal shoreline and the cultural stops scattered across the Puri region.

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Puri: pilgrimage, coast and culture

Puri is a coastal city in Odisha best known for the Shree Jagannatha Temple and the annual Rath Yatra. Its seaside setting gives the city a rhythm of its own: temple visits and local markets sit alongside long walks by the Bay of Bengal.

Make Puri your base for exploring nearby craft villages, historic shrines and the wider coast. Distances, opening arrangements and access can change, so check locally before setting out—especially during major festivals.

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Build your itinerary

Places to explore around Puri

Start with a few signature stops, then add nearby places that suit your interests and available time.

Living heritage

Shree Jagannatha Temple

Visit the city’s most important landmark and learn about the traditions that make Puri a major pilgrimage destination.

Coast

Puri Golden Beach

Spend time by the Bay of Bengal on Puri’s broad shoreline. Check local flags and guidance before swimming.

Arts and crafts

Raghurajpur Heritage Village

Meet local artisans and explore a village known for traditional painting, craftwork and Gotipua performance.

Local craft

Pipili

Browse colourful applique work made by local craftspeople in this small town on the route between Bhubaneswar and Puri.

More places nearby

Add a few more stops

Some places are farther from the city centre. Check travel time and local access before combining them in one day.

Sudam Sand Art Museum
Explore sand-art displays and sculptures at this museum in Puri.
Gundicha Temple
A temple closely associated with Puri’s annual Rath Yatra.
Sakshi Gopal Temple
A well-known Krishna shrine in Satyabadi, a short trip inland from Puri.
Alarnath Temple
A Vishnu temple at Brahmagiri, visited by devotees during the Anavasara period.

Getting here

How to reach Puri

By air

Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is the nearest major airport. Continue to Puri by road.

By rail

Puri railway station has train connections with Bhubaneswar and a range of cities across India.

By road

Puri is connected by road to Bhubaneswar, Konark and other towns in Odisha. Allow extra time during holidays and festivals.

Choose your season

Best time to visit Puri

October to March is generally a comfortable period for sightseeing, with cooler weather than the summer months. Puri is visited year-round, and Rath Yatra brings especially large crowds.

Festival dates follow the traditional calendar and change from year to year. Check current dates, accommodation availability, weather and beach advisories before booking.

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