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5 Days in Puri: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Pizza

Koushik Kundu

14 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey to Puri and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this ancient city. Discover magnificent temples, witness stunning sand art, and indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine. Join me as I explore the hidden gems of Puri!

Trip to Puri

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art, Crafts, and Culinary Delights

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$54

Peace Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Sudam Sand Art Museum

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Sudarshan Crafts Museum

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Govinda’s Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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Rest Inn Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 2Temples, Pizza, and Majestic Views

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$45

Domino's Pizza

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

7 - 9 min

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Narendra Pokhari

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 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.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 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.

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Puri Lighthouse

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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$5

11 - 16 min

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Directions

New Kakatua Hotel

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

6 - 8 min

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Grand Regency

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Day 3Spiritual Awakening and Serene Parks

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$64

Mama Bhagne restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Shree Jagannatha Temple Puri

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Mahatma Gandhi Park

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Rest Inn Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

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Rest Inn Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Beach Bliss and Gastronomic Delights

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$52

Honey Bee Bakery and Pizzeria

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Golden Beach

A Hindu sacred place, this busy beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival & sand displays.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

6 - 8 min

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Grand Regency

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

5 - 6 min

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Rest Inn Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 5Wildlife Adventure and Divine Fare

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$36

Peace Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Balukhand - Konark Wildlife Sanctuary

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Govinda’s Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

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Govinda’s Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Budget breakdown: $251 In total

Activities & Food:$251