Puri, also known as Puri Dham is a coastal city located at just 60km from Bhubaneshwar in the state of Odisha. Alongwith it’s beautifull beaches, it is rich in culture, spirituality and natural beauty. There are many reasons to visit Puri from beaches to Jagannath Temple, Konark temple, Dolphon view in Chilika Lake, Red Crab and many more. Here are five compelling reasons why Puri should be on your travel bucket list.
Jagannath Temple
One of the major reason people visit Puri is Jagannath Temple, which is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Jagannath Temple is not only an architectural marvel but also a spiritual heaven. Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra Devi is worshipped in this temple. The temple’s annual Rath Yatra attracts millions of devotees from around the world. You should must visit Puri in Rath Yatra or you may also visit during normal days.
Beautfiul Beaches
Puri has not only Golden sea beach but also has some other beaches like Chandrabhaga Beach. The sunrise and sunset views from Golden sea beach is simply breathtaking. You can enjoy with your friend or family by bathing on Golden sea beach, on the other hand you can find many boats and adventure activities in Chandrabhaga beach.
Rich Cultural Heritage
Puri has many ancient temples, traditional markets, and cultural festivals that showcase the rich heritage of Odisha. Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located just at a 30km distance from Puri. Local market of Puri is also full of traditional hand made items which are very cheaper.
Tasty Foods
Food lovers will find Puri to be a culinary paradise. The city is known for its traditional Odia cuisine, with dishes like Pakhal Bhat, Dalma, and Chhena Poda being local favorites. Don’t forget to try the famous Mahaprasad at the Jagannath Temple. The local sea foods are also a major attraction for sea food lovers. Must try sea food at evening.
Red Crab and Dolphin
Puri is not just for traditional, spiritual and historical things but you can also find Dolphin and Red Crab here. Just at a few distance from Puri you can opt boat in Chilika Lake for Rajhans Island. on the way to Rajhans Island, you can see Dolphin, after reaching island you can also find red crab which are very rarely seen in other places.
