Puri, in Orissa, is a famous tourist destination. It is primarily
known for the Jagannath Temple and is a popular pilgrimage centre in Eastern
India. The history of this place is steeped in religion and culture. In Orissa,
Puri is one of the centres that form the Golden Triangle along with Konark and
Bhubaneswar. Easily accessible and dotted with several hotels, Puri has become
a popular choice of the travellers worldwide. Antiquity, religious importance,
cultural heritage and presence of the sea make it an ideal place for both
religious and leisure travellers.
The Jagannatha Temple in Puri is one of the well known temples from
12th Century AD. Dedicated to lord Jagannatha, an avatar of Lord
Krishna, it receives devotees from across India. It forms one of the popular appeals of Puri.
People come to offer their prayers to this temple. Puri temple is one of its
kind in India. The mammoth temple has been carved out of stone and has been
built by following the Nagara architectural style. For those who are interested
in India temples and their architecture, Puri Jagannatha temple will be of
quite an interest. Besides, there are other various temples and ashrams that
are worth visiting here. The Ratha Yatra (Chariot festival) is one event that
is organized with zest and grandeur in Puri. People from different parts of the
world visit Puri this time to witness this festival.
The Golden beach of Puri is another attraction for the travelers.
What sets Puri beach apart from the other beach destinations is the sea itself.
The huge and loud waves and the sun kissed beach is a perfect destination for
those who would love to witness the playfulness of the sea. There is a bazaar
along the beach that comes to life in the evening. You can buy various kinds of
mementos made out of shells or try out the local sweets. Even if you are not an
avid shopper, strolling around the bazaar you can come across a lot of
interesting things.
You can travel to the nearby tourist destinations from Puri. Konark,
Chilka Lake, Nandan Kanan, Bhubaneswar, etc are located at accessible distances
from this place. While Konark is famous for the Sun Temple, Nandan Kanan is a
sanctuary that houses Royal Bengal Tigers, the famous White Tigers, Ghariyals
(crocodiles) chimpanzee, baboon, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, lions, peacocks,
etc. Bhubaneswar, too, is known for its temples. Chilka Lake, on the other
hand, is one of the largest lakes in India. If you visit this place in winter,
you will spot a number of migratory birds.
Puri receives people from all walks of life. To cater to the
travellers there are various staying options in the city. If you want to book a
hotel in Puri, decide what kind of
an accommodation are you looking for? There are budget hotels, luxury hotels
and guesthouses in this place. The services offered at the hotels are
impressive. So go ahead book a room at a hotel in Puri and enjoy your vacation
to the fullest.
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