Hallowed Beahces Drive down 65 km South from the Orissa Capital Bhubaneshwar to reach this piquant Puri beach on the Bay of Bengal Coast. What makes the Puri beach singularly special is the venue of the Hindu pilgrimage center Jagannath Temple only walking distance away. By virtue of this, the sea-waters here are tagged ‘holy’ and a ‘dip’ is considered sanctifying. Hence, the Puri Beach is one of those ‘hallowed beaches’ in India, which are a pilgrimage purlieu, dismantling it of the fame of a regular quiet beach destination. So go there to witness Indian religious fervor and actually feel for yourself what is it like to vacation in a ‘holy’ beach.

Puri Beach Attractions Jagannath Temple: One of the holiest of temples in the Hinduism heartland – India, Puri’s Jagannath Temple is one of the Four Dhams of Hinduism and Lord Krishna (a Vishnu incarnation) is the presiding deity. It stands white, pure and tall overlooking the Puri Beach. Just that, non-Hindus are not allowed inside the Temple.

Beach Sports: Swimming, fishing, and a myriad water-sports make the Puri beach come alive with beach-enthusiasts, both pilgrims and non-pilgrims. The water gets rough at times but with life-guards all about the place, you can feel safe.

Puri Beach Festival: A Hotel and Restaurant Association of Orissa concept, the Puri Beach Festival held every year in the month of November is the period when the bests of Puri come alive in her beach. Rock, Cultural and Fashion shows, sand art competition, little shops selling local handicrafts and handlooms and food-stalls of various sea-food and local cuisine spring up all over the beach. If possible time your tour accordingly to enjoy the best of everything this beach has to offer.

Puri Beach Resorts Some of the finest of Indian Resorts are here at Puri, flaked about the Puri Beach like
Toshali Sands, Mayfair Beach Resort, Ashok Nilachal and so on.