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Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. When To Max: 22.5°C Min: Rain: 111.0mm Puri 17.20000076 2939453°C The azure waters gently lapping the Aug soft sandy beach perfect for VISIT Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, swimming, coupled with a heady, umbrella. http://www.ixigo.com/weather-in-puri-lp-1138132 Max: 23.5°C Min: Rain: 225.0mm ceaseless milieu of religious fervor 17.10000038 in the city nearby- the result is Puri. 1469727°C Jan Welcome to this holy seaside Famous For : City Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Sep destination where devotees throng Max: Min: Rain: 0.0mm Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, 24.79999923 15.60000038 umbrella. Among the most revered cities for Hindus, especially to visit the Jagannath 7060547°C 1469727°C Max: Min: Rain: 66.0mm Temple. Puri is part of the Char Dham pilgrimages 21.60000038 19.79999923 Feb 1469727°C 7060547°C and also one of the 7 holy Indian cities. The Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. beach here is wonderful for swimming and Oct Max: 23.0°C Min: Rain: 0.0mm perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset. 14.30000019 Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. 0734863°C Puri's top attraction is the highly revered Max: Min: Rain: 9.0mm 28.10000038 24.20000076 Jagannath Temple, famed for its Chariot Mar 1469727°C 2939453°C Festival. No less astounding is the Sun Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. Nov Temple at Konark amongst a slew of other Max: Min: Rain: 3.0mm 23.10000038 19.29999923 Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, sightseeing wonders. The Sun Temple is a 1469727°C 7060547°C umbrella. World Heritage Site and dazzles the Max: Min: Rain: 93.0mm Apr 26.29999923 21.39999961 onlooker with its amazing sculptures and Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. 7060547°C 8530273°C architectural brilliance. Max: Min: Rain: 45.0mm Dec 24.29999923 16.89999961 7060547°C 8530273°C Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. Max: Min: 18.0°C Rain: 0.0mm May 24.39999961 Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. 8530273°C Max: Min: Rain: 9.0mm 26.39999961 19.29999923 8530273°C 7060547°C What To Jun Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen, umbrella. This Pdf and its contents are copyright © SEE 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the character and all other marks displayed herein are Max: 19.0°C Min: Rain: 129.0mm registered and/or common law trademarks of 5 Sights ixigo.com and/or third parties. 24.20000076 2939453°C http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-puri-lp-1138132 Jul Puri Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/puri page 2

Rath Yatra festival is also celebrated at this of river Chandrabhaga, but the waterline and domestic tourists. 1 Jagannath Temple temple, during which the three main deities has receded long since then. are carried out as a grand procession with a The beach is the site of the Annual Puri lot of pomp and show. According to the ancient texts, there might Beach Festival and it also hosts sand art have been a sun temple built on the same displays, including the artwork of the 2 Konark Sun Temple site sometime during the 9th century. The internationally acclaimed local sand artist, original Konark temple is accredited to . Don’t forget to grab a Samba, the son of Lord Krishna, who was few seashells and pearls sold by local cursed with leprosy. On the advice of a sage, vendors at the beach. he worshipped Surya Deva for 12 years post which he was cured. 4

Grand Road, Puri, 752001, Konark, Puri, Odisha 752111,   India The Konark Sun Temple is probably the 3 Puri Beach A must visit place if not for religious highest point in Orissa temple architecture. inclinations, then for its architectural Shaped in the form of a giant chariot with magnificence, Jagannath Temple is indeed a exquisitely carved wheels and pillars, the sight to behold. It is constructed by a group temple is dedicated to the Sun god- of Oriya workers, who wished to replicate Surya Deva. The word the architecture of the Jagannath temple in Konark comes from the merger of two Puri. The peak of the temple reaches 21.3m Sanskrit words- in height. The temple complex is tinted in Chilika, Satapada, Khordha, Puri, Kona meaning corner and the shade of burnt brick, because of the use Odisha, 752001, India Arka meaning Sun.  of sandstone brought from Orissa. More The journey from Puri to Chilika Lake will in It is a symbol of the mathematical prowess than 600 tonnes of sandstone was used to itself charm you as it brings alive the rustic of the ancient scholars and skilled build the entire temple, and around 60 life of Orissa. Known as the largest brackish workmanship of the sculptors.  stone carvers were brought in to work on it. Chakratara Road, Puri, Odisha, water lake in Asia, it is also the largest

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Though the main deity is Jagannath (the Indian sub-continent, housing various rare The Puri beach offers spectacular views of main deity of the Oriya people) along with species of birds. Apart from various both sunrise and sunset. Take a stroll or just his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, there domestic birds, the lake also habitats many The present-day temple was built in the sit and enjoy the waves, anytime of the day, are separate shrines for Goddess Laxmi, migratory birds from Iran, Afghanistan, Iraq 13th-century by King Narasimhadeva I of the it’s truly a one of a kind experience. You are Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and the and the Himalayas. The birds come to the Eastern Ganga dynasty to commemorate his sure to get mesmerized by the calmness Navagrahas. Rathyatra, the main festival of Chilika Lake in between October and March, victory over Tughral Tughan Khan. The and beauty of the long golden beach, which Orissa, is celebrated in a big way at the making winters the best time to visit. temple was originally built on the shoreline draws a large number of both international Jagannath Temple of Puri. Hence, the annual Puri Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/puri page 3

Lokanath Temple in Puri is ‘Saranti- Enjoy all this with a cup of hot coffee, which Rich in waterbirds and other aquatic Somobar-Mela’, in which thousand of is another speciality of the place. But creatures as well, the major attraction of devotees flock to the temple to be a part of here comes the biggest surprise, what one this place is the Irrawaddy Dolphins that one the auspicious event. might never expect from such a place. You can see swimming in the waters of the lake. will for sure relish the most amazing lassi You can also see the famous Chilika Where To here. Dolphins in Satapada (50 km from Puri), which is the junction of Chilika Lake and Bay 2 The Gajapati of Bengal. Eat 5 Places 5 Shree Lokanath Temple VIP Rd, Puri, Odisha 752001,India http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-puri-lp-1138132 +91-94370-23656 1 Honey Bee Bakery & Pizzeria

Within a small garden, there lies a restaurant that sparkles up its menu with rocking seafood dishes and Orissa's local Chakratirtha Road, Puri, Odisha, specialties. A small restaurant with nothing 752002, India else to boast about except its food, this restaurant is a famous one among the +91-6752-222440 travellers and the locals alike.  Cherish delicious, both exotic and 2.5 Kms West of Lord Jagannatha indigenous, foods and drinks at the multi- Temple, Puri, Odisha, 752001, India cuisine restaurant named Gajapati. This place has one of the best chefs in eastern This well known Lord Shiva temple was C T Road, Puri, Odisha, 752002, India India, allowing them create delicious constructed in the 11th century. Continental as well as Indian food. The sculptures and the tree-huts around Mythologically, it is believed that the Shivling +91-6752-320479 the place add further to the charm of the of the temple was founded by Lord Ram. Come here to enjoy the best pancakes and The desserts served here are mostly local place. The specialty of this Shivling is that it is pizzas, of different varieties in town. If and are really delicious, spellbinding guests always submerged in water. According to sandwiches are your thing, then this place with their sheer taste. So, come and enjoy belief, Goddess Ganga flows as a stream of will sure make you drool over their delicious dishes at Gajapati in Puri, with an water through the head of the extensive menu. Try the amazing grilled and ambience that will make your day just Shivling. Ranked next to only Shri toasted sandwiches and fry-up brekkies. perfect. 4 Chung Wah Restaurant Jagannath Temple, it is situated around 3 You'll love them all. km from it, on the Western outskirts 3 Wildgrass Restaurant of the town. The main festival of Shree Puri Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/puri page 4

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+91-6752-223647 With a simple and elegant setting, lip- If you crave for authentic Chinese food in smacking food and a cold beer to soothe Puri, do try the Chung Wah Restaurant. Mr. your senses make this restaurant what it is. S. S. Lee, the owner of Hotel Lee Garden, The fish dopiaza, fried pomfret or king fish started this restaurant in 1975. During that are something that you just cannot time, Chinese cuisine wasn't popular in miss.  India, let alone Puri, so opening a Chinese restaurant was a big thing. With a patronage of Russian, Korean and Japanese customers back then, to attracting locals and tourists of various nationalities in the present time, this humble restaurant established a name for A thatched canopy over the simply put itself in Puri.  tables adds to the charm of the place. The place is so popular that you might need to As of today, the family still maintains wait for a while before your food gets consistency in authentic flavors to dish out served. favorites like Chowmein, Sichuan Chicken, Spring Rolls and vegetarian Hakka noodles.

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See A: Jagannath Temple B: Konark Sun Temple C: Puri Beach D: Chilika Lake E: Shree Lokanath Temple Accommodation F: Evergreen Holiday Home G: Nitaai Gaudiya Math H: Hotel Narendra Kunj I: Evergreen Holiday Home J: Nitaai Gaudiya Math K: Hotel Narendra Kunj L: Evergreen Holiday Home M: Nitaai Gaudiya Math N: Hotel Narendra Kunj Food O: Honey Bee Bakery & Pizzeria P: The Gajapati Q: Wildgrass Restaurant R: Chung Wah Restaurant S: Peace Restaurant