Puri Beach
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- Abin06Kolkata (Calcutta), India153 contributionsBest Sea side destination in the eastI have been to Puri thrice and the sea never stops to amaze me. A brilliant shade of blue n turquoise on clear days to a greyish hue during cloudy weather….one can spend hours just gazing at the waves breaking on its shores. A vibrant beach market to buy souvenirs. A thriving local bazar near the beach (Sargodwar) to buy clothes and hand made artefacts unique to the region. A bean with golden sands stretching for miles. Add to this the abode of Lord Jagannath. It can’t get better than this. Puri can be visited all seasons. Be it for pilgrimage or for leisure. Noticed a remarkable improvement in infrastructure all around. Numerous new resorts and hotels. There are rooms for improvement such as cleaning up the litter on the beach at some places to improving the roads of the narrow streets and lanes but all in all Puri remains a delightful place that I will never get tired of praising. The Jagannath Temple is a must visit. Seek the services of Panda. Our panda was hugely helpful in arranging a darshan, puja and Maha Bhog for us.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 31, 2024
- Shubh16Bhubaneswar, India53 contributionsa stunning destinationPuri Sea Beach, a stunning destination! Soft golden sand, crystal-clear waters, and a soothing breeze create a tranquil atmosphere. The beach is clean and well-maintained, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and relaxation. The scenic views of the Bay of Bengal are breathtaking, especially during sunrise and sunset. Water sports and activities like surfing, kayaking, and beach volleyball add to the fun. Local vendors offer delicious seafood and refreshing coconut water. A must-visit spot for beach lovers, Puri Sea Beach is a treasure trove of serenity and joy. Rating: 5/5 stars!Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 5, 2024
- subhadipChandannagar, India9 contributionsPURI THE LAND OF LORD JAGGANATHPuri the land of lord jagganath is a sacred place for hindus and a great place to visit in holidays. The beach side is very clean and the waves are marvellous the sea is crystal clear . The jagganath mandir, one of the oldest temple in the world is located here and it is also known as the heart of puri . The history of the temple is really fascinating. The richness of culture is visible . Foods were too good . One of the most famous sweet is "khaja" there are so many shops to buy khaja . The konarak sun temple another ancient temple is situated their it is also known for its ancient architecture its trully amaazing . Puri is a great place to visit for 2-3days trip.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 29, 2024
- bhattesdJamshedpur, India247 contributionsPuri beach, a finest coastlines in East India,Puri Beach, also known as Golden Beach, is one of the finest coastlines in East India, People from eastern parts especially from West Bengal visit this beach almost every year. This place is food lover paradise. People also visit this place to pay their homage to Lord Jagannath. Puri is well connected in rail, road and flights through Bhubaneswar. Most of the hotels have check in time in time morning hours. Many shopping options available from saree to decorative items. Famous sweets Khaza is available in almost all sweet shops . Jai Jagannath. .....Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 3, 2024
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OliveSamanta
Calcutta, West Bengal, India99 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Puri Beach have 4 parts. From west to east they are Marine Drive Beach, Swargadwar Main Beach, Golden (Blue Flag) Beach, Private Niladri Beach. Swargadwar beach is over crowded & not so clean. But here you get shops & hawkers, beach foods, camel rides, water rides etc Marine drive beach is comparatively lesser crowded than Swargadwar, a little cleaner beach. Niladri beach is privately maintained & really clean beach. But the best out the lot is Golden Beach which is now accorded with the prestigious Blue Flag Beach certification. It's a super clean & less crowded beach and one need to pay Rs 20 to enter & stay for 3 hours duration. The sand is white & clean. The water is also very clean. No hawkers allowed. Not even a single small trash found in beach. This is a no plastic zone. Some wooden recliners are there with thatched leaf sheds. Baywatch tower is there with security & bay watch personnel. Some restaurants are there just out of the beach lane. It's a peaceful beach where one can enjoy the serenity. Paid wash rooms available. You can also have sea bath at designated areas & the watch men are always keeping watch on you alerting possible dangers. The beach is fenced so anybody from outside can't enter. Beach opens at 5 am & closes at 10pm. Last entry is at 9pm. Great beach, really Blue Flag.
Written November 19, 2022
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Pabitra Dash
NOIDA16 contributions
Jan 2020
We visited for 2 days. Stayed in a hotel near to beach, Reba Beach Resort.
During first day we spent sometime in beach and second half in Sri Johnathan temple. In see beach one can spend couple of hours to buy crafts and there are many veg and non-veg snacks to eat.
In 2nd day we visited Satapada for boating and to see dolphins. Dolphins seen sometime and rarely. We shared a boat among 4 from OTDC. For Satapada we catch local bus from main bus stand.
As auto rickshaws cheat, it's better to use town/city bus runs from Sri Johnathan temple to Loknath temple.
During first day we spent sometime in beach and second half in Sri Johnathan temple. In see beach one can spend couple of hours to buy crafts and there are many veg and non-veg snacks to eat.
In 2nd day we visited Satapada for boating and to see dolphins. Dolphins seen sometime and rarely. We shared a boat among 4 from OTDC. For Satapada we catch local bus from main bus stand.
As auto rickshaws cheat, it's better to use town/city bus runs from Sri Johnathan temple to Loknath temple.
Written February 27, 2020
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Sandy_JSR
Jamshedpur, India2,060 contributions
Dec 2021
Puri Beach is a major tourist attraction throughout the year. It is an all-time favorite destination and charms us in every visit. A long and clean beach with white sand and gentle waves, the beach mesmerizes the tourists with its beauty. Different parts of long beach are named differently like Golden Beach, Swargadwar Beach etc. Good to see that the local vendors and municipality workers are working hard to maintain the cleanliness of the beach. The beach offers beautiful view of sunrise and sunset. tourists can also sit back and enjoy the beauty of the beach and surrounding, can take a dip in the sea, or can simply watch the waves. The beach also offers activities like camel ride, horse rides, shopping, etc. Many food stalls as well as movable vendors can be found on the beach, selling tea / coffee, jhalmuri, sweets, etc. There is provision to hire beach chairs @ Rs. 20 per hour. In the evening, under elimination, the beach road looks stunning. The beaches also have wonderful sand sculptures created by the renowned artist Sudarshan Patnaik. With numerous beach facing hotels and restaurants, it is an ideal location for tourists to spend lovely moments with your family or friends.
Written January 21, 2022
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Siddhartha
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1,340 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
This is the place that never be old I.e. Puri Beach. You can spend countless time either alone or friends/ family just see weavs. You can enjoy the beauty by sit back in chair and just paid 100/- for 3 chair and umbrella in day or @20/- per chair in evening. You can taste various sweets, samosa or famous Modon mohon. You can see some sand art in the beach. This Beach is very clean and well accessible, despite many people visiting here. The sunrise and the sunset of the beach is the most attraction. Puri Beach has three parts, Golden beach, Swargadwar Beach, Marine drive beach. In swargadwar area maximum people are visited because this beach also offers activities like camel ride, horse rides, shopping, etc. Marine drive is extended part of beach and golden beach is famous for private beach.
Written July 19, 2022
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Surya Katakam
Hyderabad, India2,232 contributions
Nov 2021
The piligrim town of Puri is famous for its golden beaches which forms its eastern boundry. Puri beach is one of that and considered to be one of the safest and cleanest beach of India. This beach also called as golden Beach which is one of the top 10 best beaches of India. This beach is located at a distance of 2 km from Puri railway station
This beach is know for:
1. The beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Tourism
2. The beach hosts sand art displays, including work by international award-winning local sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik
This beach is know for:
1. The beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Tourism
2. The beach hosts sand art displays, including work by international award-winning local sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik
Written November 25, 2021
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subhu13
Jamshedpur, India6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Puri beach is lovely in a natural way but you don't get the typical beach activities you expect on a beach such as snorkeling, scuba, jet ski etc. Having said that, its one of the best beaches if u like a dip in the sea and want to watch sunrise because most part of the year the horizon is clear. Best time to visit is from Oct to March.
Written January 3, 2020
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Tamalika M
701 contributions
Dec 2021
Puri is always the favourite sea beach for all Bengalis and indeed, it should be. The clean beach, the big waves, shopping in the beach market and enjoying Madana mohana (a type of sweet) - what more can one ask for.
Add to that, the beautiful sand arts being done in the beach by artists.
My little one loved to play in the sands and build sand castles.
Also enjoy the cool breeze in the evening. Book a chair (Rs 10 or 20 /hour) and sit for hours on the beach.
Add to that, the beautiful sand arts being done in the beach by artists.
My little one loved to play in the sands and build sand castles.
Also enjoy the cool breeze in the evening. Book a chair (Rs 10 or 20 /hour) and sit for hours on the beach.
Written March 4, 2022
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Greg48
Meriden, CT636 contributions
Feb 2020
This brown-sand beach on the Bay of Bengal was filled with visitors along with food sellers and vendors. Even with someshat cool weather in February the crowds seemed to be enjoying themselves.
I didn't think it was one of the best looking beaches I've seen, but again it was popular.
I didn't think it was one of the best looking beaches I've seen, but again it was popular.
Written April 19, 2020
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Lily
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Aug 2022
It's surely a beautiful place to visit. It's quite crowdy at noon but the early morning sunrise and the evening sun set are gorgeous. There are also some shops nearby the sea shore .so,you can spend time buying stuff and you also can buy shells and all too.
It's preferred that if you stay at a hotel infront of the beach you can spend most of the time by viewing the beautiful beach. There aren't many restrictions on clothing too.But you can't drink alcohol as it's a divine place.you also can't stay in the water of the beach as the tides are pretty high and can be dangerous.
It's preferred that if you stay at a hotel infront of the beach you can spend most of the time by viewing the beautiful beach. There aren't many restrictions on clothing too.But you can't drink alcohol as it's a divine place.you also can't stay in the water of the beach as the tides are pretty high and can be dangerous.
Written March 9, 2023
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prashant 2702
75 contributions
Jan 2020
it is one of the few beaches of India , which is located at a big pilgrimage center, hence you will find this beach very crowded all the time.
The local authorities allows visitors at beach from 5 am to 6 pm during winters ( i do not now about the timing in summer)
The beach is beautiful & safe, if you relay want to enjoy the beach, than try to be at beach near Puri Bhubneswar hi-way, as that part of beach is relatively less crowded and cleaner.
I did not found public amenities like wash rooms etc. at this beach
The local authorities allows visitors at beach from 5 am to 6 pm during winters ( i do not now about the timing in summer)
The beach is beautiful & safe, if you relay want to enjoy the beach, than try to be at beach near Puri Bhubneswar hi-way, as that part of beach is relatively less crowded and cleaner.
I did not found public amenities like wash rooms etc. at this beach
Written April 29, 2020
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I am visiting puri in early March. What type of clothing is required?
Written March 2, 2024
i am looking to hire a car for 3 days . 8 am first day until 10 pm 3rd day (From Bhubaneshwar Airport and back). Any suggestion and approx cost. I am ok with a car with driver or self-driven car.
Written June 24, 2022
I have no idea about hiring cars in Orissa. I always travelled by train or taken the travel car from Calcutta. From Bhubaneshwar to Cuttack it is around 45 kilometers.
Written June 27, 2022
I would like to know if beach and water activities will be open in 31 August 2021
Written June 8, 2022
I don't think so as it will be monsoon in August and the sea is quite rough there
Written June 11, 2022
We are planning to visit Puri around 10 August. Is it ok to go in monsoon?
Written May 24, 2022
Yes one can very well go to Puri in monsoon. It is fun to enjoy the Puri beach during rain
Written June 27, 2022
Is it allowed to have a night camp on the beach?
Written December 2, 2020
I hope everyone knows that cyclone Bulbul is heading towards north odisha, west bengal and bangladesh with much possibility of moving towards bangladesh. I want to know how safe is it to visit puri by 10th nov. or everyone should avoid going there for atleast a week or so.
Thanks and Regards,
Written November 7, 2019
Can we visit puri on 20.06.2019? What is the condition now in puri??
Written June 10, 2019
You can as many properties are operational now. Try Empire Hotel, Puri in Balia Ponda, on the beach (only a road between hotel rear entrance and the beach). Good property with helpful staffs--hopefully you will enjoy your stay.
Written June 11, 2019
Can we visit puri on 28 may 2019? What is the condition of puri after foni? R tourist r allowed?
Written May 11, 2019
I have organized a Puri trip with 60 people by bus. Can I hire a mini bus from puri bus stand to hotel near swargadwar? And what will be the exact mini bus fair?
Written December 3, 2018
Puri bus stand to Swargadwar is a short distance. Unless you have old people travelling, you don't really need to book a bus. Tell your group to take rickshaws or autos - both are available in plenty.
By the way, how are you reaching the bus stand? If a bus is dropping you there, you might as well ask the bus to drop you off close to the Swargadwar instead.
Written December 7, 2018
Typically you can't, I mean if you want to spent whole night with beer in your hand and sleep over like Goa, but you can go to the beach any time you want, I went there around 2.30AM and stroll till 4.00AM, but yes cops and lifeguards will irritate you to the core and not to forget about the stray dog. Beware of them at night.
P.S: There are many budget hotel just opposite to puri Bech, get one and enjoy the beach fullest
Written June 8, 2018
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