There Is A Magical Charm In The Holy Atmosphere Of Puri

Puri is a magical city that bewitches travellers with its unique religious charm and a culture that thrives to strike a balance between tradition and modernity. Visit the quaint city, if you seek a wonderful vacation and pick from the best hotels in Puri.

It is a rewarding opportunity to relish the epic history of Puri narrated effortlessly in the old temples and the rich culture, while you are in the city. Often touted as the holy grail of the Vaishnavites and the doorway to attain ultimate salvation, Puri or Jagannath Puri, as it is often called, is a heritage city consisting of a beautiful coast where resides a serene life by the sea, revered temples and shrines that have the enchantment that can make even a non-believer believe in God, and stupendous architectures and towns that have been dotting the city since several centuries. There is a widespread conception that the city is the Earthly abode of Lord Jagannath, who is the Lord of the Universe as per the ancient scriptures of Hinduism.

Seen with an utmost respect, with the holy Jagannath Puri temple existing in the heart of the city, it is a timeless tale of traditions, art, culture, and aestheticism mingling with religion. The elaborate and quaint festivals and most sacred temples as well as shrines attract swarms of visitors and pilgrims with hardly a break in the inflow. Being in the city is an opportunity to relish a wonderful vacation that rejuvenates not just the body but also the soul. Even the hotels in Puri maintain a calm and relaxing vibe of spirituality in order to provide their guests with a wholesome tour experience.

Puri can be easily put in the category of the most frequented tourist destinations in the country. It exhibits the best of the state, and along with Konark and Bhubaneswar that are situated within a few hours drive distance, forms the golden triangle of Orissa tourism. Without doubts, the nostalgically attractive religious milieu immediately grabs your attention, the moment you reach the city; it is too hard to overlook this aspect of the city. It is magical and tempting, encouraging one to explore all the temples and shrines and take part in the rituals. If not taking part in the rituals then at least be an onlooker. While you are here, it is also expected that you savor the ethnic food of the place. There are a number of pure vegetarian options with Marwari and Gujarati thali being the favorites. Shyama, Krishna Resorts, Kakatua, Rasoi, and Wildgrass Restaurant are the highly popular dining options.

Puri offers a large array of attractions and allures to keep one interested in the city the entire time. Visiting Konark Sun Temple, Lakshmi Temple, Shree Lokanath Temple,Bedi Hanuman Temple, Shree Gundicha Temple, Swargadwar, Sudarshan Craft Museum, Narendra Tank, Satapara, Govardhan Matha, Chilika Lake, Narasimha Temple, etc. should be in your tour itinerary. They are amongst the most significant places to visit in the city, giving you a taste of the region.

One important attraction of the city that every backpacker should devour is the Puri's golden beach. Stretches of sand with gentle waves of Bay of Bengal kissing it at regular time interval will make your day. Don't forget to sip the refreshing coconut water while you are here and relish a ride on the promenade running alongside the coast.

With regular flights of Spicejet, Jet Airways, Air India, Jet Konnect, Indigo, etc. to serve the Bhubaneswar airport, it is quite easy to access Puri via flights. Besides, the city is also well-connected to rest of India via railways and roads.