Puri
is loved for its scenic beach and spiritual ambience. It is a city located in
the state of Orissa and cuddled by the Bay of Bengal. Puri is often called as
one of the most favourite travel destinations for the mediocre Indians,
especially the Bengalis. However, that never means the affluent travellers from
different parts of the world don’t visit the city.
Puri
– The Land of Lord Jagannath
The
Orissa city is known as the peaceful abode of Lord Jagannath. The temple is at
the heart of Puri and a big draw for the Hindu devotees. Jagannath, Balaram and
Subhadra are three deities housed in the temple. These three gods are taken out
of the temple during the Chariot Festival (Ratha Yatra). They travel in a
flower-decorated chariot to their aunt’s house and then return to their home after
a week.
This
festival is one of the biggest ones in Puri and attended by people from different
faiths with equal vigour. The event is the biggest crowd-puller and draws
tourists in droves to this beach city. A visit to Puri will also introduce you
to great cultural heritage that Orissa is known for. Several cultural events
and colourful tribal festivals are held round the year, which are also the big
draws for the travellers.
Puri –
The Land of Sea & Sand
Puri
means sea and sea is the emblem of beauty for many tourists. Golden spread of
sand stretches for miles. The beach feels hot in noon but at night, it is very
soothing. The beach is at its majestic best during sunrise and sunshine when
the waterbed is bathed with red glow. The spectacular reflection of the red
ball’s rising out of the sea and diving into it are visual delights for the
visitors.
Puri houses
several places for sightseeing in and around the city. The Konark Temple is the
first to make the list of must-visit spots. Sprawling over a larger area, it is
a marvellous creation in stone. Chilka Lake is also among the popular tourist
spots for the Puri-bound travellers. There are Zoo, Udaigiri, Dhabalgiri and
several other sites to make a visit to.
Hotels
in Puri
Just
opposite to sea, there are many hotels. They will force you to break banks in
order to stay there. However, they never fail to deliver world-class service. Modern
furniture and fittings, expensive accessories, electronic gadgets, Wi-FI connections,
gym and royal treat table are some of the facilities available here.
The city is travelled by millions of tourists every year from different countries, continents and corners of the globe. There is many a hotel in Puri to welcome the travel enthusiasts. Assess that will keep you in comfort and what you will have no problem of pocketing out. Budgets hotels suit those with low ceiling of earning. These hotels have separate bathrooms and even offer air-conditioned rooms to those who can afford a little extra. Round-the-clock service and warm hospitality are not a miss here. These hotels are tucked a little away from beach and there is no chance of having a breathtaking view of the sea from room or balcony.
