Top 14 places to visit in Puri

One of the four places that Hindus must see on their pilgrimage is Puri in Odisha, which is home to the Char Dham in India. People from West Bengal love to take short trips to Puri, a beach city on the Bay of Bengal. Backpackers still like to go to Puri, but it's getting harder and harder to find bhang there. A chariot festival called Rath Yatra takes place in June and July. If you plan to come during this time, you should attend it.

Astaranga

The word Astaranga means "colourful sunset". Astaranga is a beautiful beach in Orissa state. The beach is popular for its beautiful sunset views. The places look very unreal but worth watching. The beach at Astaranga is a well-known spot for fishing, and there is a market there every morning. Astaranga is a beautiful place to visit in Puri.

Brahmagiri Alarnath Temple

The Alarnath Temple is an old temple in Brahmagiri, which is close to Puri. The temple is of Lord Vishnu and is one of the most well-known in Odisha. It is also one of the most important places to see during the Puri Tour packages. People say that the current temple of Lord Alarnatha is 200 years older than the Puri temple of Jagannatha. The temple is not a popular place for tourists to visit, but all Krishna followers know it as a holy place. A story says that Lord Brahma came to this hilltop city to worship Lord Vishnu. 

Golden Beach Puri

Along the shore of Puri in the eastern part of Odisha is Golden Beach, which runs along the Bay of Bengal. It is an example of peace and beauty and the best place to visit in Puri. The Golden Beach really lives up to its name, with its bright golden sand and clear blue water. This clean beach is a great place for nature lovers to relax because of its beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The waves at Golden Beach are calm and gentle, making it a great place to go to the beach at any time of the day.

Gopalji Temple Sakhigopal

Temple of Gopalji Sakhigopal is one of the most well-known places where people who worship Lord Krishna go on pilgrimages. Puri, Odisha, is home to the Gopalji Temple Sakhigopal. A lot of people from all over the world come to this temple to pray for good luck. It's a spot worth seeing during the Puri Tour packages. It's also famous as the Sakhigopal temple. Inside the temple, people also follow a very beautiful and rich Odisha culture. 

Konark beach

Konark Beach is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Puri. The beaches in Konark are a famous spot for both locals and tourists. They have beautiful golden sand and are in line with palm trees. The beautiful beaches are completely calm, peaceful, and quiet. On some beaches in Konark, you can also do sea sports. At other times, you can just chill out on the beach and watch the beautiful sunsets. 

Konark sun temple

The Konark Sun Temple is in the northeastern part of Puri. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most popular Puri Tour packages for tourists in Odisha. On three sides of the temple, idols of the Sun God are placed so that they face the full sunlight in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Even though a lot of the buildings are broken down, it still shows how talented the builders and sculptors were at the time.

Lokanath temple Puri

A popular story in Orissa says that Puri used to be a place where people went to honour Shiva. This story says that Lord Ramachandra put the Lingam in the Lokanath Temple himself. The fact that this Lingam is always submerged in water backs up the story that Goddess Ganga runs as a stream through the top of the Shiva Linga. The only time to see it is on Pankodhar Ekadasi, the day before Shivaratri when the water is taken out of the Lingam. Thousands of followers come to see him on that day. The Lokanath temple is another beautiful temple among the places to visit in Puri.

Mata Matha Puri

Mata Matha is a well-known Ashram (monastery) in Puri, Odisha, India. The Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism is linked to this monastery, which is one of the four main ones in the city. People love Mata Matha because it has a design that is both Hindu and Buddhist at the same time. There are many shrines and prayer rooms in the monastery, and there is a big garden all around it. The library at the monastery is another thing that makes it famous. The Mata Matha is a must-visit place during the Puri Tour packages.

Narendra Pushkarini

There is a tank famous as Narendra Tank or Narendra Pokhari at Mauza Dandimala Sahi in Puri. One of the most important places to visit in Puri is one of the biggest tanks in Orissa. In the year 1500 AD, Narendra Dev built the tank. The tank covers a large area and has an island in the middle with a small temple called Chandana Mandapa. There is a bridge that connects the island to the southern bank. A lot of small and large churches are built around this tank because it is thought to be holy.

Puri Beach

The beach at Puri is one of the best in East India. The spot is great for vacationers who want to be alone. The beach is often packed with followers who come to Puri to honour Lord Jagannath and take a dip to clean themselves. Well-known sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik also made figures in the sand that can be found on the beach. People really like Puri Beach because it is popular for being very peaceful and calm. Take advantage of the Puri beach during the Puri Tour packages.

Puri Jagannath Temple

The Jagannath Temple, also known as the "pride of India," is in the holy town. In the 11th century, the temple was built by King Indradyumna. Lord Jagannath lives in this beautiful temple. God Jagannath is a form of Lord Vishnu. For Hindus, it is the holiest place to visit in Puri, and along with Badrinath, it is part of the holy Char Dham Yatra.

Ramachandi temple Puri

The Ramachandi Temple is an old temple on the banks of the Kushabhadra River, not far from Konark in the state of Odisha. It is on Marine Drive Road, which goes from Konark to Puri. It is a well-known religious site in Odisha. Goddess Ramachandi is thought to be the most important god in Konark, and this temple is dedicated to her. As old as the Sun Temple, this temple is one of the most important Sakti Peethas in Orissa. Ramachandi temple is worth visiting during the Puri Tour packages.

Sankaracharya Matha

The Sankaracharya Matha is in Puri, Odisha. This Matha is one of the four famous Mathas and is very famous. A great philosopher named Adi Shankaracharya set up the Matha. It's a spot worth seeing in Puri. Adi Sankaracharya started four Mathas. The goal of these Mathas is to share and safeguard the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. A huge number of followers from all over the world come to these four Mathas. For the followers, Puri Sankaracharya Matha is the most important of all the Mathas and is one of the most popular places to visit in Puri.

Sudarshan Craft Museum

Sri Sudarshan Sahoo opened the Sudarshan Crafts Museum so that artists and art fans could see how modern craftsmanship has changed over time. The statues in the museum have changed a lot over time. The museum is also a place for artist to practise and showcase their skills. The craft museum is a must-visit during the Puri Tour packages. It tells about the history of the city.