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9 Days in Puri: Beaches, Temples, and Wildlife

Prabhat Singh

15 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey to Puri, where golden beaches, ancient temples, and exotic wildlife await. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Golden Beach and Niladri Beach, explore the rich history at Mahatma Gandhi Park and Statue of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and get up close with nature at Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary. Uncover the hidden gems of Puri and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip to Puri

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Sun, Sand, and Serenity

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$1

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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$1

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Niladri Beach

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Temples and Spiritual Bliss

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$0

Mahatma Gandhi Park

Family-friendly park featuring a toy train ride, musical fountain, ornamental plants & a lotus pond.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Statue of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Adjacent to a Hindu temple, this monument & shrine to a famed spiritual leader face out to sea.

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Govardhan Math (Shankaracharya Math)

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

ISKCON Puri

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Tota gopinath temple

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3From Lighthouses to Beach Markets

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$2

Puri Lighthouse

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$1

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Swargadwar Sea Beach

Beach strip known for a buzzing night market with stalls selling seafood, clothing & jewelry.

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$1

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Beach Market

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Netaji Museum

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

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Free

Day 4Art, Wildlife, and Nature's Wonders

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$2

Sudam Sand Art Museum

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Balukhand - Konark Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife sanctuary along the Bay of Bengal, home to native antelopes, sea turtles & temples.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Divine Temples and Water Park Thrills

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$8

Sunara Gouranga Temple

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

12 - 18 min

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Directions

ADVAITA BRAHMA ASHRAM

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Blue Splash Water Park

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$6

Day 6Temples, Crafts, and Beach Delights

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$4

Bedi Hanuman Temple

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Sudarshan Crafts Museum

Stone statues, wood carvings & other art displayed & sold at a Japanese-style Buddhist temple.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$1

5 - 6 min

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Blue Flag Beach

Wide, sandy beach home to a kids' playground, decorative statues & cafes, plus a fitness center.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$2

Day 7Spiritual Retreats and Ancient Bridges

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$3

SRI GOUR VIHAR ASHRAMA

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Shri Vimala Shakti Peetha Temple, Puri

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

4 - 6 min

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Ananda Bajara

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Markandeya Tank

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Narendra Pokhari

Considered to be sacred, this large lake features boat rides to the center island with a temple.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

ଜଟିଆ ବାବା ସମାଧି ମନ୍ଦିର Jatia Baba Samadhi Mandir

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Mausi Maa Temple

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Atharanala Bridge

Landmark bridge skirting a lake & encircling a huge stone statue, with colorful lights at night.

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

Day 8Sacred Temples and Historical Marvels

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$2

ସାକ୍ଷୀଗୋପାଳ ମନ୍ଦିର Sakshi Gopal Temple

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$1

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Bada Danda

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Aruna Stambha, Puri, Odisha.

10:45 AM - 11:05 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Shree Jagannatha Temple Puri

1161 complex & revered pilgrimage destination, with a main temple & 30 smaller surrounding ones.

11:35 AM - 1:05 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Markandeswar Temple 🛕

Elaborate carvings & statues at a pink & white temple complex with a pool for holy bathing.

1:35 PM - 2:05 PM

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Free

Day 9Temples, Tranquility, and Divine Blessings

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$0

Lokanatha Temple

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Shree Gundicha Temple, Puri, Odisha, India

This Kalinga-style sandstone Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath is surrounded by gardens.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Maa Bata Mangala Temple

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $19 In total

Activities & Food:$19