The Puri you never read about.

Beyond the temple queue: silver-sand beaches, silk villages, mangrove sunrises, palm-shaded lanes and 13th-century sun temples.

Must-see

Places to visit

12th-century tower of the sacred trinity

Silver sands & sunrise at Golden Beach

UNESCO world heritage · 13th c.

Asia's largest brackish lagoon · dolphins

Pattachitra artists' heritage village

Applique craft village

Reach Puri

Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik (BBI) Bhubaneswar. 60 km. Ola/Uber to Puri ~₹1,500. SacredPuri fixed transfer ~₹1,650.

Puri Railway Station is a terminus. Direct trains from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru. Book 60–90 days ahead in Rath Yatra season.

Bhubaneswar bus stand to Puri every 15 min via NH-316. Odisha State Transport & private Volvo services.

By season

Nov — Feb

Perfect weather. Peak tourist season. Book hotels early.

Mar — May

Warm. Chandan Yatra festival. Best hotel deals.

Jun — Sep

Rath Yatra! Green landscapes. Occasional heavy rain.

Oct

Post-monsoon fresh. Durga Puja crowds nearby.