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8-Day Adventure in Puri: Explore the Golden Beach and Temples

RISHABH KUMAR

RISHABH KUMAR

19 Nov 2023

Embark on an exciting 8-day journey to Puri, Odisha, India. Discover the enchanting Bada Danda, Aruna Stambha, and the majestic Statue of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Relax on the Golden Beach and immerse yourself in the beauty of Swargadwar Sea Beach and Mayfair beach. Visit the historic Shree Jagannatha Temple and climb the Puri Lighthouse. Explore the rich culture at Netaji Museum and Sudarshan Crafts Museum. Experience the tranquility of Markandeswar Temple and Indradyumana Tank. Encounter wildlife at Balukhand - Konark Wildlife Sanctuary. Conclude your adventure with a thrilling day at Blue Splash Water Park.

Trip to Puri

Day 1
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$10

Bada Danda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Aruna Stambha, Puri, Odisha.
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Golden Beach
A Hindu sacred place, this busy beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival & sand displays.
11:05 AM - 1:05 PM
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$10
Day 2
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$7

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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$6
10 - 12 min

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Mayfair beach
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$13

Netaji Museum
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Shree Jagannatha Temple Puri
1161 complex & revered pilgrimage destination, with a main temple & 30 smaller surrounding ones.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Puri Lighthouse
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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$13
Day 4
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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
6 - 8 min

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Orissa Tribal Tours
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Narendra Pokhari
Considered to be sacred, this large lake features boat rides to the center island with a temple.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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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.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$75

Pratyush Ocean World
Family water park with colorful slides & a shallow children's pool.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
10 - 12 min

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Markandeya Tank
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Sudarshan Crafts Museum
Stone statues, wood carvings & other art displayed & sold at a Japanese-style Buddhist temple.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 6
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$0

Seabeach puri
8:00 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Narasimha Temple, Puri
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Indradyumana Tank
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $104 In total

Activities & Food:$104