Saturday, November 27, 2010

Puri - a gem of Eastern India

Puri is well known as one of the four Dhams (religious place) of India, i.e. The Jagannath Dham. Apart from the Jagannath Temple, people visit Puri for it's beaches.


1 day in Puri - a single day trip is definitely not enough for Puri. If you are taking a short day trip from Bhubaneswar, the Jagannath temple, a tour of the Grand Road, and an evening at the beach should be a great way to see Puri in a day.

2 days in Puri - everything included above + have prasad (famous Meals offered to Lord Jagannath and then made available to the devotees. Prasad could be availed inside the temple or a more comfortable restaurant just outside the temple. It belongs to the Maharaja of Puri. Visit the Konark temple -a world heritage site - a half day trip from Puri. Stop at the Chandrabhaga beach on your way. Also don't forget to take a open ricksaw ride along the beach. I would ask the driver to give me a 30 min ride - back n forth. Kids will enjoy camel or horse rides close to the waves. The Puri beach is a hot spot during the evenings. If you are staying in one of the beach front hotels in Puri, try for a room with a balcony. HotelPushpak.com offers many options for hotels for Puri. Naren Palace and Hotel Padma on Chakratirtha Road are two great sea front hotels in Puri and are reputed for their value and service. Another top rated hotel in puri include Hotel Sonar Bangla on New Marine Drive. Read reviews of hotels in puri at Tripadvisor.com before you book a hotel. PushpakReviews.com also offers reviews of Puri hotels - from travelers who have actually stayed at these hotels. Famous restaurants in Puri include the one in Mayfair hotel (pricy) and Chung Wah - an authentic Chinese restaurant. Try seafood if you want fresh stuff.

More than 3 days in Puri - Take a day trip to Bhubaneswar. Visit Chilika Lake if you have an extra full day.

Many tourists visit Puri several times every year - both for religious reasons as well as to have a relaxing time away from home and work. Also, each season has it's own charm in Puri. Make sure you visit Puri during different times of the year. Happy vacationing!

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