High Season : Oct - Mar
15 - 20℃
Low Season : Apr - Sep
20 - 41℃
Nearest Airport -BBI
Bhubneswar
Nearest Train Stations -BBS
Bhubneswar
History
According to Cunningham, the old name of this city was Charitra mentioned by the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang. The importance of vaishnavism in the city increased when Chodaganga Deva built the temple of Purusottama Jagannath and installed the image of the deities. Subsequently,it became famous as the abode of Purusottam and was popularly called Purusottamakshetra.
The name was used by Mughal, Maratha, as well as the first British rulers in the official records. The Puri region was also known as Utkal. In fact, in many early British records, this city is known by the name Porree .The Puri region was also known as Utkal. In modern times, Puri has become the most popular of all the other names in this city.
Facts & Culture
The city is one of the Enchores (four sacred places) of India. In addition to the worship of Lord Jagannath and to the mysticism attached with Puri, it is one of the few destinations in which spiritual salvation can be combined with fun and adventure. The city is studded by many ancient sanctuaries and Mathas(Ashram`s) that have their small woven history attached to Mr. Jagannath.
Famous from the Temple of Jagannath, is believed to be the final place of rest of Lord Vishnu. Completing the golden triangle of Odisha along with Konark and Bhubaneshwar, Puri is a great restorer of art and architecture. One of the four dhaamas (more sacred pilgrimages) of the Hindus, the Temple of Jagannath Puri was built in the eleventh century and is the starting point for the famous Rath Yatra from which the English language derived the word "Juggernaut". Puri's clean golden beach is another tourist attraction for surfing.
Places to See
Raghurajpur
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- 06:00 - 18:00
- Raghurajpur, Odisha
- Wheelchair Accessible - Yes
- Toilet- Yes
Jagannath Temple - The Abode Of The Lord of Odisha
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- 05:00 - 23:00
- Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha
- Wheelchair Accessible - No
- Toilet- No
Puri Beach - Where The Ocean Greets The Divine
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- 05:00 - 22:00
- Puri Beach, Puri, Odisha
- Wheelchair Accessible - No
- Toilet- No
Accommodation & Hotels
Hotel Puri Beach Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelpuribeachresort.com
Hotel Holiday Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.puriholidayresort.com
The Chariot Resort & Spa
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.the-chariot-resort-and-spa.business.site
NRS Royal Palace
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.nrsroyalpalace.com
MAYFAIR Heritage, Puri
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.mayfairhotels.com
Hotel JBS Chariot
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.jbschariot.com
Shakuntala Palace
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelshakuntala.com
Hotel Sonar Bangla
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelsonarbangla.com
Empires Hotel
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.empireshotel.com
Chanakya BNR Hotel
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.chanakyabnrpuri.com
Pramod Convention & Beach Resort,
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.pramodresorts.com
Hotel Seagull
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelseagull.in
Victoria Club Hotel
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.victoriaclubhotel.com
MAYFAIR Waves,
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.mayfairhotels.com
Hotel Rupashree Bangala
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelrupashreebangala.com
Krishna Sea Sight Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.krishnaseasightresort.com
Gold Coast Beach Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.goldcoastpuri.com
Sterling Puri
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.sterlingholidays.com
Swastik Hotel
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.swastikglobal.in
Hotel M J Residency
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.mjresidencypuri.com
Hotel Globe International
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelglobeinternational.com
Hotel Atithi Heritage
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hugedomains.com
Blue Lily Beach Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.bluelilybeachresort.com
Petal Regency Hotels & Resorts
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.petalregency.com
Hotel New Shankar International
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelnewshankarinternational.com
HOTEL NILADRI
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelniladri.com
Asian Inn Beach Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelasianinn.in
Hotel Vishal Plaza
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelvishalplaza.com
Reba Beach Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.rebabeachresort.com
Hotel Naren Palace
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelnarenpalace.in
Pride Ananya Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.pridehotel.com
Hotel Vijoya International
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.vijoyainternational.com
Hotel Prabhupada
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelprabhupada.com
Hotel Sagar Kanya INN
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelsagarkanya.com
Hotel New Sea Hawk
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelnewseahawk.com
The Hans Coco Palms
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hanshotels.com
GAJAPATI HOTEL
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.gajapatihotel.com
Hotel Om Leisure Resort
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.omleisureresortpuri.com
Pipul Hotels and Resorts
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.pipulhotelsandresorts.com
Hotel Sapphire International
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.sapphireinternationalpuri.com
Hotel Balaji International
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.berriesgroupofhotels.com
Hotel Shreehari
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelshreehari.org
Hotel Dreamland Puri
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hoteldreamlandgroup.com
Jamindar's Palace
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.jamindarspalace.com
Hotel Golden Palace
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.hotelgoldenpalacepuri.in
Larica Holiday Inn
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.laricahotels.com
Sagar Tarang Residency
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.sagartarangresidency.com
Panthanivas Puri
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- ₹ Per Night
- www.panthanivas.com