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As it is with all the
beaches of Orissa, overcrowding
is never a problem and
the sight of holiday-makers
having entire stretches
of the beach to themselves
is not uncommon.
The local fishermen,
with their catamarans
and wide brimmed cane
hats are welcomed by
tourists for they not
only provide you with
a ride on their boats
but also act as lifeguards
if you wish. And yes,they
are also expert masseurs.
With excellent beach
facing hotels and guest
houses, the Puri beach
is an ideal holiday
spot where you can easily
spend a lot of time.
GENERAL INFORMATIONS:
Puri Temple:- The holy
city of Puri , 60 km
from Bhubaneswar, is
one of the four holiest
points of piligrimage
for Hindus. The deity
of the city, Lord Jaganath,
whose temple was built
way back in the 12th
century, is not only
of great religious significance
to the people of Orissa
but is revered by thousands
of piligrims who seek
His blessings from every
part of the country.
This intense veneration
of Jgannath, or the
Lord of the Universe,
reaches its zenith during
the annual rites of
the RathaYatra in the
month of June-July.
Konark Temple:-The
magnificient Sun Temple
at Konark is the culmination
of Orissan temple architecture,
and one of the most
stunning monuments of
relegious architecture
in the world. The massive
structure now in ruins,
sits in solitary splendour
surrounded by drifting
sand. The temple was
built by the King Narshimadeva
in the 13th century.
The entire temple was
designed in the shape
of a colossal chariot,
carrying the Sun God
(Surya) across the heavens.
HOW TO REACH
THERE:
BY RAIL: From Calcutta,
New Delhi, Tirupati
and Ahmedabad there
are direct trains to
reach Puri.
BY ROAD: By Road Puri
is 60-km from Bhubaneswar
and 35-km from Konark
on Marine Drive.
PLACES TO STAY:
There is excellent accommodation
and eating facilities
over here for the tourists.
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