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8 Days in Puri: Unveiling Ancient Marvels and Coastal Delights

Subhankar Bose

Subhankar Bose

15 Jan 2024

Embark on an enchanting journey to Puri, where ancient temples, serene beaches, and cultural treasures await. Discover the sacred Jagannatha Temple, immerse in the vibrant Bada Danda, and witness the awe-inspiring craftsmanship at Sudarshan Crafts Museum. Unwind on the golden sands of Swargadwar and Niladri Beach, and explore the rich wildlife at Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in this coastal paradise!

Trip to Puri

Day 1Temples and Tranquility - Narendra Pokhari, Markandeswar Temple, Bada Danda
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$0

Narendra Pokhari
Considered to be sacred, this large lake features boat rides to the center island with a temple.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Markandeswar Temple 🛕
Elaborate carvings & statues at a pink & white temple complex with a pool for holy bathing.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Bada Danda
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Divine Encounters - Shree Jagannatha Temple Puri, Shree Gundicha Temple
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$0

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
9 - 11 min

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Shree Gundicha Temple, Puri, Odisha, India
This Kalinga-style sandstone Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath is surrounded by gardens.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 3Oceanic Wonders - Pratyush Ocean World, Atharanala Bridge, Statue of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
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$25

Pratyush Ocean World
Family water park with colorful slides & a shallow children's pool.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
12 - 15 min

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Atharanala Bridge
Landmark bridge skirting a lake & encircling a huge stone statue, with colorful lights at night.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Sun, Sand, and Serenity - Swargadwar Sea Beach, 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
Day 5Beach Bliss - Golden Beach
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$4

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
Day 6Artistic Marvels and Coastal Charms - Sudarshan Crafts Museum, Niladri Beach
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$5

Sudarshan Crafts Museum
Stone statues, wood carvings & other art displayed & sold at a Japanese-style Buddhist temple.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
12 - 17 min

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Niladri Beach
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 7Sand and History - Sudam Sand Art Museum, Netaji Museum
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$5

Sudam Sand Art Museum
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
23 - 28 min

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Netaji Museum
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 8Wildlife Exploration - 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

Budget breakdown: $42 In total

Activities & Food:$42