Location: Puri
Top Things to do in Puri
The 10 Best Things to do in Puri, Odisha
Puri ( listen (help·info)) is a city and a Municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar. It is also known as Sri Jagannath Dham after the 12th-century Jagannath Temple located in the city. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Restaurants in Puri
1. Wonder World Water Park
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
From winding around the Crazy River, lapping up the waves or plunging down the vertical drops, Wonder World Water Park offers a number of thrills. Wonder World Water Park is non-stop fun for the whole family. Set amidst the city, the structure has several waterslides and water features and attractions. We are proud to offer what we believe is India's premier Water Park.
Reviewed By Babuli12
Biggest water park in odisha, water quality good, restaurant superb , greenery environment , best place to spent quality time with friend and family
2. Jagannath Temple
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4.5 based on 2,771 reviews
Reviewed By 2105bimal - Chandigarh, India
Nothing can describe the ultimate pilgrimage of Hindu religion. The seat of Lord Jagannath, literally the king of the world. From the vast temple complex, to the intricate carvings on the walls of the structure,to the flag which always flies in the opposite direction of the wind to the sanctum sanctorum where only the privileged see the Lord and his siblings is a very humbling experience. The kitchen is huge and cooking is done for approximately 50000 people daily by an army of cooks in only earthen vessels on a wood fire and water drawn from wells within the complex. This temple along with Konark should be on top of the bucket list when visiting Odisha, India.
3. Raghurajpur Artist Village
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4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By Peshwa - Mumbai, India
This is a fatastic art & craft Heritage Village , which tries to preserve local handicrafts especially Pattachitra , with all mythological themes , and palm leaf etching painting etc . A must visit for art afficinados ...lots of orginal art works you can pick up for your home ..please do not bargain with the local artisans ..
4. Konark Beach
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4.5 based on 569 reviews
Reviewed By debs871 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Eco retreat opened by the Odisha govt on the beach near Konark. Excellent concept of staying in tents on the beach with all modern amenities but in an eco friendly way. There are cycles for taking and many water sports. Delicious food
5. Chilika Lake
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4.0 based on 1,282 reviews
Reviewed By himalayan_son - New Delhi, India
Hello People. Odisha is full many beautiful destinations and Chilika Lake is one of them. It is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Large area of Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, towards east cost. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world. Just to add It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site. The lake offers a beautiful flamboyant display of a myriad of avian charms in all diverse hues and colours, ranging from the white-bellied sea eagles to flamingos, and from golden plovers to sandpiper. Also, if you will be lucky enough the lake also boasts of being one of the only two sites in the world where the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins can be spotted. The Chilika lake is around 50 kms from Puri and 110 kms from Bhubaneshwar. This place is well connected by all means of transport. You can also do boating ( for around 2-3 hours) around the lake, also you will meet locals who are expert in selling gemstones, which are used to found under coral reefs and many other sea products. The place is having many hotels and lodges at reasonable prices. The lake is so beautiful and the experience is really good. If you’re going to Odisha, do visit this place.
6. Puri Beach
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4.0 based on 2,051 reviews
Reviewed By malaya2015 - Melbourne, Australia
Puri Beach -- located near Swargdwar/Marine drive road, this is quite a popular place to visit (or to stay in nearby hotels). Puri is approximately 60 km from Bhubaneswar Airport. Unless you travel during off-season, this place can be overcrowded & nearby hotels fully booked out. But apart from this, it's an interesting place for a break and has a lot to offer. This place is a heaven for Sea food lovers. There are many Restaurants in Swargadwar locality that specialise in Fish-dishes such as Parse, Ilish, Pomfret and many more varities of fresh Fish availed from the daily catch. Swargadwar is also a good place for buying tradional dress, Saris, handicrafts (especially the ones made from Conch Shells) etc. In the evening, after sunset, the beach side offers a relaxing atmosphere. While in Puri, a visit to Jagannath Temple (also Gndicha Temple etc) is a must, if you want to please the God. But without availing the services of a Panda, you wont have a hope of attaining even a Darshan of Lord Jagannath during Busy/rush-hours. Even with the Assistance of a Strong Panda my family & I found that it was akin to playing the Game of Kabaddi inside the Temple! It was quite an experience, an overwhelming one at that, for the kids and my Mrs but we managed to get Jagannath Baba's Holy Darshan & Blessings after all. Just outside the Temple, there are many Sweet Shops that sell tasty Samosas, Rosogollas & variety of savouries etc. From Puri there are many day-tours available for other nearby attractions like Konark Sun temple, Chilka Lake and so on. Puri also has a Hindu Cremation ground, which can be a bit overwhelming for some at first, but it's all part of life once in Puri. Malay Adhikari (Melbourne, Australia)
7. Swargadwar Beach
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4.0 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By ranitb - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Perfect Beach for bathing.. Overcrowded with people ... Heart of Puri.. Lots of shops.. Everyone should visit
8. Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
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4.0 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By Raj-K-Arora - Ghaziabad, India
Chilka lake is a brackish water lagoon around 50 km from puri at the mouth of Daya river, which flows into Bay of Bengal. Its max length is around 60 km. You can have beautiful experience of a boat ride and can see the irawadi dolfins there. Note of caution for travelers - taxi drivers have understanding with private tour operators who try to fleece money and provide unsafe boats. Its advisable to use OTDC boats available from Satpada panthnivas rest house.
9. Daring Badi
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By aindrjswain - Bhubaneswar, India
We 3 friends visited this place with our wives. We stayed one night at the forest department managed Nature Camp. It is situated at a hilltop with a breathtaking view. We went for local sightseeing. The cottages are good, comfortable, and the staff is very helpful and hardworking.
10. Sakshigopal Temple
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3.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By 223ravindranv - Srirangam, India
Sakhi (also called Sakshi) gopal mandir is not to be missed when you visit Puri Jagannatha temple. Darshan of beautiful Lord Krishna in standing posture is very enchanting and satisfying one. Not very crowded temple and easily reachable in about 40 minutes drive from Puri on the Puri-Bhubaneswar highway. Be careful about the pandas there. They are very tough and rough and avoid entering into any type of arguments. Be polite and firm and offer donation as per your capacity.
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