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5 Days in Puri: A Journey of Serenity and Discovery

Tanweer Ahmed

Tanweer Ahmed

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating 5-day adventure to Puri, Odisha, India. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history as you explore ancient temples, pristine beaches, and vibrant wildlife sanctuaries. Get ready for a soul-stirring experience that will leave you in awe.

Trip to Puri

Day 1Unveiling the Artistic Treasures of Puri
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$10

Sudam Sand Art Museum
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
14 - 17 min

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Sudarshan Crafts Museum
Stone statues, wood carvings & other art displayed & sold at a Japanese-style Buddhist temple.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
8 - 10 min

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Markandeswar Temple 🛕
Elaborate carvings & statues at a pink & white temple complex with a pool for holy bathing.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Embracing the Wilderness at Balukhand - Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
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$0

Balukhand - Konark Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife sanctuary along the Bay of Bengal, home to native antelopes, sea turtles & temples.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 3Seeking Blessings and Tranquility at Sacred Temples
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Shree Jagannatha Temple Puri
1161 complex & revered pilgrimage destination, with a main temple & 30 smaller surrounding ones.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Narendra Pokhari
Considered to be sacred, this large lake features boat rides to the center island with a temple.
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Shree Gundicha Temple, Puri, Odisha, India
This Kalinga-style sandstone Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath is surrounded by gardens.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Sun, Sand, and Serenity: A Day of Beach Bliss
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$9

Golden Beach
A Hindu sacred place, this busy beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival & sand displays.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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Statue of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Adjacent to a Hindu temple, this monument & shrine to a famed spiritual leader face out to sea.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Puri Lighthouse
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
Day 5Basking in the Beauty of Swargadwar Sea Beach and Mahatma Gandhi Park
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$3

Swargadwar Sea Beach
Beach strip known for a buzzing night market with stalls selling seafood, clothing & jewelry.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
8 - 10 min

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Mahatma Gandhi Park
Family-friendly park featuring a toy train ride, musical fountain, ornamental plants & a lotus pond.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $22 In total

Activities & Food:$22