The sacred seaside town of Puri is just a short enchanting drive away from Bhubaneswar in Odisha. The majestic Jagannath Temple in Puri is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and is a part of the “Char Dham” pilgrimages. You can see marvellous sunrises and sunsets over the Bay of Bengal from the popular Puri Beach. You can go for a quick dip in the ocean or just sun bathe on the enthralling golden sands. Puri is also famous for Ratha Yatra and other nearby places of interest in terms of tourism are Chilka Lake, Pipili, Chandrabhaga, Konark and Satapara.
PURI :
Bhubaneswar, Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves / Lingaraj, Mukteswar Dhauli, Peace pagoda, Pipli & Raghurajpur, Nadan Kanan Zoo.