One of the
four holiest places in India, Puri is washed by the sea, and embraced by
causarina - fringed beaches. It is said that one obtains 'moksha' from the
cycle of birth and rebirth, if one stays here for three days and nights.
Puri is the hallowed seat of Lord Jagannath (Lord of the Universe),
Subhadra and Balabhadra. One of the four holy dhams of Hinduism,
Puri is possibly one of the very few religious sites which combines the
outdoor pleasures of sea and divine beaches with the religious sentiments
of 'darshan'.
A place, known by many names over the centuries -
Nilgiri, Niladri, Nilachal, Purushottam, Sankhakshetra, Srikshetra,
Jagannath Dham, Jagannath Puri - Puri is dominated by two great forces,
one created by God, and the other by man.
How to Get There
Road
links to Bhubaneswar (62 km). Nearest airport is Bhubaneswar. There are
also rail links to Kolkata, Chennai, and Delhi.
Where to Stay
Hotel
Nilachal Ashok, Toshali Sands, S.E.Railway Hotel, Panthanivas, Hotel
Vijoya International, Hotel Holiday Resort.Special
Offers on Hotels & Resort Booking in OrissaTravel
Agents & Tour Operators offering Travel Packages to Orissa 
Home
>>States >>
Orissa >> Puri City
Guide