For shopping in a bustling local bazaar atmosphere, visit Puri's beachside market stretching from Swargadwar Road till Gundicha Temple. Here rows of thatched roof stalls sell vibrant textiles like ...

The biggest tourist attraction in Puri is the Jagannath temple which is visited by thousands of pilgrims every year.You should also visit the Beleswar beach and Baligai beach while at Puri.

The best time to visit Puri is during the Rath Yatra festival when the celebrations take place on a grand scale. Also read: Why are monkeys attacking tourists at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat?

Puri is located close to Bhubaneswar which has great air, road and rail connectivity. Puri itself is accessible by road and rail from most major parts of India. Here is how to reach Puri: Biju ...