Puri Tour Package

Puri Tour Package

Puri is a city in Odisha that serves as the headquarters of its namesake district. It is said that Puri was earlier a thickly wooded hills, which was inhabited by the Sabaras. The city is mentioned in the Puranas by different names like Srikshetra, Neelachala, Neeladri, Purusottama Dhama and Purusottama Kshetra. The philosophers and religious leaders who have visited the city over the years have left a deep imprint on its culture. For its magnificent Jagannath Temple, the city is known as Jagannath Puri. Notably, it is one of the seven holiest places for Hindus in India. The infamous Puri Beach is counted among the most beautiful beaches in the country. The city is also home to Govaradana Matha, one of the four cardinal institutions formed by Adi Shankaracharaya

Gopalpur-on-Sea as it is popularly known boasts of one of the finest beaches in Odisha. Palm fringed coastline, blue waters and clean sand attract tourist from all over world. You can also visit Gopalpur's local fishing villages, artisans and remnants of its medieval past. The intricate sand sculptures shaped from the beach sand and items created from seashells are a major draw for tourists. The town had large warehouses and godowns due to the links with Burma for trading of rice. Remains of the Gopalpur Port are an apt representation of the rich history of this place.

Day 1: Arrival - Bhubaneswar

Arrival At Bhubaneswar Airport, Courtesy Pick From The Spot And Drive To Hotel. Afternoon Enjoy Sightseeing Of Khandagiri Udaygiri Caves, Lingaraj Temple, Kedar Gouri Temple And Sai Baba Temple Etc. Evening Free For Leisure. Overnight Stay.

Day 2: Bhubaneswar - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Cuttack

Early Morning Check-Out From The Hotel And Drive To Lalitgiri & Ratnagiri Buddhist Complex. After Sightseeing Accomplished Proceed To Cuttack. Visit Barabati Fort And Cuttack Chandi Mata Temple. Overnight Stay At Cuttack.

Day 3: Cuttack - Konark - Puri

Morning After Breakfast Check-Out Of The Hotel And Proceed To Konark. Visit The Unesco Heritage Konark Sun Temple And Enjoy Some Time At Chandrabaga Beach. Afterwards, Proceed To Puri And Check-In The Hotel. Visit Puri Jagannath Temple And Gundicha Temple. Evening Relax At The Golden Sand Beach Of Puri. Overnight Stay At Puri.

Day 4: Puri - Satpara/Chillika - Puri

Early Morning Depart For Satpara, Chillika. The Fancy Land Of Irwadi Dolphins. Entire Day Sightseeing Of Satpara. Evening Return To Puri. Overnight Stay At Puri.

Day 5: Puri - Khurda - Gopalpur

After Morning Breakfast Check-Out Of The Hotel And Drive To Gopalpur, En-Route And Visit Atri. Upon Arrival Check-In The Hotel And Relax For A While. Afternoon Enjoy Sightseeing Of Rushikulya Turtle Island And Maa Tara Tarini Temple. Overnight Stay At Gopalpur.

Day 6: Gopalpur - Taptapani - Gopalpur

After Morning Breakfast Proceed For Sightseeing Of Taptapani The Hot Water Spring And Deer Park. After Sightseeing Of The Place Return Back To Gopalpur. Evening Free For Leisure And Relax At The Beach. Overnight Stay At Gopalpur.

Day 7: Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar

After Morning Breakfast Check-Out Of The Hotel And Drive To Bhubaneswar. In The Afternoon Proceed For Sightseeing Of Nandankana Zoo Famous For White Tigers. Enjoy Jungle Safari Day Wide And Evening Return To Hotel. Overnight Stay At Bhubaneswar.

Day 8: Bhubaneswar Departure

Morning After Breakfast Check-Out Of The Hotel And Drive To Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway Station.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Train:

• Puri Railway Station (Station Code: PURI - 2 km from Beach & Temple): Premier A1 coastal terminal. Direct trains connect Puri to Kolkata (7.5 hours on Vande Bharat / Shatabdi), New Delhi (24 hours on Purushottam Express), Mumbai (32 hours on LTT Express), Chennai (20 hours), and Ahmedabad.

By Air:

• Biju Patnaik International Airport (Airport Code: BBI Bhubaneswar, 60 km north): Major airport connected by 4 lane NH-316 highway (approx. 1 hour drive) with regular pre paid AC taxis and luxury bus transfers.

By Road:

• From Bhubaneswar (~60 km / 1 hour): Via 4 lane NH-316.
• From Konark (~35 km / 45 mins): Via scenic coastal Puri Konark Marine Drive highway.
• From Cuttack (~85 km / 1.5 hours): Via NH-316.
• Puri Bus Stand at Gundicha Temple operates round the clock AC Volvo and sleeper buses to Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, and Jamshedpur.

Puri features Char Dham sacred temples, Blue Flag golden beaches, artisan villages, and coastal lagoons:

1. Shree Jagannath Temple & Ananda Bazar (12th Century 214-Ft Char Dham Holy Spire & Mahaprasad)

One of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage shrines in Hinduism, built in the 12th century by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva. The 214 foot spire is crowned with the sacred Neelachakra and Patitapavana flag. Within its Meghnad Pacheri walls lies the world's largest kitchen preparing 56 daily dishes of Mahaprasad sold in Ananda Bazar.

Shree Jagannath Temple — 12th Century 214-Foot Char Dham Spire in Puri

2. Golden Beach & Blue Flag Shoreline (Pristine Certified Coastal Sands & Sand Art)

A pristine stretch of shoreline awarded the prestigious international Blue Flag eco label for cleanliness, safety, and water quality. Visitors enjoy sunrise walks, swimming in designated zones, and admiring colossal sand sculptures created on the beach.

Golden Beach — Blue Flag Certified Eco Friendly Coastline in Puri

3. Gundicha Temple & Bada Danda Grand Road (Lord Jagannath's Garden House & Ratha Yatra Path)

The garden palace sanctuary located 3 km north of the main temple along the Grand Road (Bada Danda). Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra stay here for seven days during the annual Ratha Yatra festival, served with sweet Podapitha cakes.

Gundicha Temple — Historic Garden House of Lord Jagannath on Bada Danda in Puri

4. Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village (World Famous Pattachitra Paintings & Gotipua Dance - 12 km)

An internationally acclaimed heritage crafts village where every family is an artisan. Surrounded by coconut groves, it is renowned for exquisite Pattachitra cloth paintings, palm leaf etchings, papier mache masks, and traditional Gotipua folk dancers.

Raghurajpur Crafts Village — World Famous Pattachitra and Heritage Art Village near Puri

5. Chilika Lake & Satapada Dolphin Sanctuary (Asia's Largest Lagoon & Irrawaddy Dolphins - 48 km)

Located on the southern tip of Chilika Lake where the lagoon meets the Bay of Bengal. Motorized boat cruises take travelers to spot playful rare Irrawaddy dolphins and visit pristine Rajhans island sandbars.

Chilika Lake Satapada — Irrawaddy Dolphin Sanctuary and Brackish Lagoon near Puri

6. Swargadwar Beach & Holy Ocean Bathing Ghats

The sacred coastal cremation and bathing ghat where devotees take holy morning ocean dips (Mahodadhi Snana) believing it cleanses sins and leads to heavenly liberation.

7. Narendra Pokhari Holy Lake (21-Day Chandan Yatra Water Carnival)

A vast 16th century holy water tank with a central island pavilion (Chandan Mandapa) where the representative idols of Lord Jagannath take evening swan boat rides (Chapa Khela) during the 21 day summer festival.

8. Loknath Temple & Markandeshwar Tank (Ancient Shiva Shrines of Puri)

An ancient Shiva temple where the lingam remains submerged underwater throughout the year inside a natural spring, emerging only on Pankoddhar Ekadashi.

9. Pipili Appliqué Artisan Village & Sudarshan Crafts Museum (40 km)

A colorful artisan hub on the Puri Bhubaneswar highway famous for producing the vibrant embroidered appliqué cloth canopies, umbrellas, and banners used during Ratha Yatra.