Best Hotels in Puri

Puri is a city of Odisha, situated about 60 km south of Bhubaneswar, on the eastern coast of Bay of Bengal. Puri is also known as Jagannath puri on the name of the Hindu god Bhagwan Jagannath. Puri is mostly famous for the Jagannath temple. Jagannath temple is almost 900 years old and it is one of the char dham pilgrimages of Hindu. King Anantwarman of kalinga built this temple in eleventh century. The other important religious place is Govardhana matha, established by Adi Shankracharya. The famous sun temple of Konark is just 36 km from Puri.

Puri’s beautiful beach provides a unique view of sunset and sunrise which is a major tourist attraction. Puri is also famous for Rathyatra when the deities of Jagannath temple Bhagwan Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra are brought out of the temple, and placed in a chariot procession, there is no exact date of Rath yatra festival but it typically occurs in the month of July.

Puri is well connected with major cities like New Delhi. Mumbai, Kolkata, Vishakhapattnam, Chennai via Air as well as rail. The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik airport located in Bhubneshwar, 60 km away from Puri. The nearest railway station is Puri.

There are lots of options for tourists when it comes to accommodation in Puri. Mayfair Puri Beach resort is the only five star hotel in the city, with great views of coconut grooves and landscaped gardens this is the best place to stay in Puri, rooms are spacious and comfortable and all the modern amenities are available. It also has a Private Beach. There are lots of options available for budget accommodation. Chariot Resort, Toshali sands, the Hans Coco Palms are good hotels to stay in Puri. Shakti international, hotel Vijoya International, Hotel Naren Palace, Hotel Rockbay are also good options for tight pocket tourists.

Puri is a year-round destination, but avoids visiting Puri in May, June because the temperature can be very high.



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