Puri Sea Beach, situated in the eastern state of Odisha near the Jagannath Temple, is a popular tourist destination known for its long stretch of golden sand and picturesque views of the Bay of Bengal. The beach is well-maintained, with clean sand and clear blue water. The beach is dotted with numerous shops and stalls selling local handicrafts, souvenirs, and street food, making it a vibrant and bustling place. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities like sunbathing, swimming, camel rides, and horseback riding, and there are also options for water sports like surfing and jet skiing. One of the highlights of Puri Sea Beach is its beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Early morning and evening walks along the beach are a popular activity for tourists and locals alike. However, the beach can get crowded during peak tourist seasons, so it's best to visit during weekdays or offseason for a more peaceful experience. Overall, Puri Sea Beach is a must-visit destination in Odisha, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural significance, and adventure.
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Puri Sea Beach, situated near the Jagannath Temple in Odisha, last week. I was truly mesmerized by the beauty of the beach, with its long stretch of golden sand and clear blue waters of the Bay of Bengal.
The beach was very well-maintained, and I enjoyed strolling along the shore, taking in the picturesque views of the sea. The vibrant atmosphere, with numerous shops and stalls selling local handicrafts and street food, added to the charm of the place.
During my visit, I indulged in various activities like sunbathing, swimming, and horseback riding, which made my trip all the more exciting. The sunrise and sunset views were breathtaking, and I made sure to catch them every day of my stay.
Though the beach can get crowded during peak tourist seasons, I was fortunate enough to have visited during the offseason, which made for a peaceful and relaxing experience.
Overall, my visit to Puri Sea Beach was an unforgettable one, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural significance,...
Read moreAnyone who has spent his childhood in the city of Kolkata would remember that Puri was one of the most preferred choices of weekend getaways. In fact, for some, the Puri beach was the first ever sea beach they visited as children. Located on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, the Puri beach is home to some of the most stunning views of the ocean and at the same time is a part of the city which is also famous for its religious significance. Apart from being a popular weekend getaway for the population living in the neighbouring cities of Odisha and West Bengal, the other thing that attracts travellers from all parts is the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored and organised by the Indian Ministry of Tourism, the Odisha state government, the Development Commissioner of Handicrafts, and the Eastern Zonal Cultural Center in Kolkata.
The Puri railway station is located at a distance of just two kilometres from the Puri beach, thus giving access to tourists to travel to the places near Puri beach, including the town of Bhubaneswar, which is just 60 km from the city of Puri. What sets the Puri beach apart from the rest of the beaches in any other part of the country is its popularity among both tourists and devotees.
While tourists visit the Puri beach for its undeniable charm, its sun, sand and stunning views of the Bay of Bengal, the devotees flock to this place because they believe the waters here to be holy and that they wash away the sins of the person who takes a dip. Besides, the Puri beach for years, has continued to be the sacred venue for an endless number of pilgrims who visit the place to pay homage to Lord Jagannath. One of the most unique attractions of the Puri beach that attract tourists not only from the neighbouring towns and other parts of the country but from other parts of the world as well, are the renowned sand sculptures that are created on this beach by using its very sand by internationally famed sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik. The subjects of his artworks are generally inspired by sculptures covering the temple walls, characters and episodes from the mythology and also the...
Read moreSea beach of Puri is known as Golden beach Puri, which is famous for its long sandy beach with the sky in radiant colors and roaring waves. It is a best place to visit in Puri for the home of golden sands and famous for soothing sun-bath, colorful sunrise and sunset overlooking the Bay of Bengal. In summer you can feel amazing sea breeze at Puri sea beach...
Specially the sunrise and the sunset are very marvelous here. Thousands tourists come here daily to take bath in the sea and get the thrill-some experience. Foreigners prefer calm and quiet Chakratirtha Road, Beach near Sonar Gouranga Temple to take sun bath, water sports, body massage, therapy & spa and swimming.
During November and December they do come in large numbers. There are lovely restaurants and luxurious hotels in the C.T Road for their Staying. It is found that foreigners are very much enthusiastic to mix up with the fishermen families of the slum.
Here is a large slum of fishermen called Penthakatta. All the while they extract maximum pleasure and joy to have a stay in Puri C.T Road.
Puri Beach is located at a distance of 2km from Jagannath Temple and also same distance from railway station. Biju Patnaik International Airport Bhubaneswar is the Nearest airport which is 60 km away from Puri. Train, City Bus (Govt-AC), Private Bus and Taxis (Private) are available for local transportation. However OLA and Uber service are not available from Puri to Bhubaneswar.
Sea beach of Puri is the best beach in India. Out of all other beaches in India sea beach at Puri is considered as low risk and safe for bathing.
How to Reach Sea Beach at Puri:
1- Distance from Railway Station – 2km (Station road) 2- Distance from Bus stand – 3km (VIP Road) 3- Distance From Jagannath Temple – 2km 4- Nearest airport – Bhubaneswar (62km) 5- How to Reach – Taxi and Bus 6- Nearest Police station – Sea beach police station
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