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The most sacred pilgrim center for Hindus in India, Puri also known as the Jagannath (the Lord of Universe) and is credited with the famous Jagannath temple and is along the coast of Bay of Bengal in the state of Orissa in India. The Hindu mythology contained in the Skanda Purana describes Puri as the resting place of Lord Vishnu.

Puri is a large depository of art and architecture of India, especially that of Orissa. The historical and cultural edifices have silvery antiquity dating back to 3rd century B.C. to 17th century A.D. Konark, Bhuvaneshwar and Puri complete the golden triangle of Orissa, the three places with majestic history, heritage and many renowned worshipping shrines and of which Puri attracts the maximum number of visitors.

Lord Jagannath is believed to be the symbol of Universal peace, love and brotherhood and is a manifestation of Lord Krishna. The important annual festival here is the ritual of Rath Yatra, during which thousands of devotees throng to this temple.

Puri is an emerging industrial area with the major industries like rice milling, handicrafts and fish curing. Puri is a religious place and a most wanted holiday attraction. Puri engulfs all cultural heritages of ancient India and traditional Hindu beliefs. With historical temples and sacred rituals, Puri draws all the enthusiast tourists to its lap for a lifetime experience.

Travel within city

Cycle Rickshaw
Cycle rickshaws are prevalent in Puri and these are the locally preferred mode of transport. Cycle rickshaws in Puri can charge you anywhere around Rs 10 to 20, depending on the distance traveled. Cycle rickshaws are quite slow, so opt for cycle rickshaws only if you have ample time in your hands. Cycle rickshaws are also the cheapest mode of transport.

Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws in the city of Puri do not run on meter, and you should negotiate a prior rate before getting into one. Make sure you talk to the locals first and figure out what the actual rate will be, as this will help you avoid paying too much out of your pocket for a short trip. There are no separate night rates included, and travelling through an auto rickshaw is actually very safe. You can also reach your destination faster this way.

are not to be missed for anything. Well, almost anything. If there’s a football tournament coinciding with your planned tour, tape it. If your boss wants your assignment completed by Monday, turn it in on Friday itself. If your wife wants to go shopping for jewelry, well…take her. Or have her wait till you arrive in Orissa for your tour to Chandipur Beach.

For, the beach at Chandipur is distinct from any beach you have ever seen in your life. Here, the sea recedes into the horizon by nearly 5 km twice each day. If the thought of a receding sea makes the alarm bells ring in your head, relax and sit down on the sand and take in the beauty of this rare sight.

Unlike the expected reaction from a retreating sea, the waves take their own sweet time to slowly drift back to the coastline and caress the feet of those who braved to walk on the temporarily abandoned seabed.

Once the sea retreats back into the horizon, the exposed seabed, littered with red starfishes and drift woods that make for souvenirs also, is open to all for walks and jeep rides. If you are a beachcomber then go gathering abandoned seashells and gift them to your wife as a pendant for her deserving neckline.

Once the sea is back to its resting spot, you can go swimming and build sand castles and wait for the sea to head for another round of hide and seek.

There are other places that you can visit on your tour to Chandipur Beach that will make your stay in Chandipur, arranged by Tourism of Orissa, an unforgettable vacation.

The Khirachora Gopinath Shrine in Remuna (25 km); Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary and Jagannath Temple in Nilagiri (40 km); Bhudara Chandi Shrine in Sajanagarh (45 km); Shivalinga, elephant herds and trekking of Nilgiri Hills at Panchalingeswar (45 km); the Simlipal National Park and Tiger Reserve (100 km) and the nearby waterfalls and Shakti Shrine of Deokund are the other tourist attractions nearby Chandipur Beach, Orissa, that you can visit on your tour to Chandipur Beach with Tourism of Orissa.

There are many beach facing hotels, resorts and lodges where you can stay on your tour to Chandipur in Orissa.

Konark Beach

Konark is the world famous site of the most exquisite Sun temple one can ever come across. The sqrawling beach at Konark is rated as one of the finest in the world. With a long stretch of clean sands and cool blue sea making rapids in rolling waves, the beach has its own lovely serenity.

Konark beach is calmer than the Puri beach, which tends to get very rough. However, the waters tend to be trickier – even strong swimmers need to be wary. The immense backdrop of the Sun Temple looks breathtaking when illuminated in the evening. Three kilometres away from the temple, you can either walk down or hire a bicycle or cycle-rickshaw to reach the beach. A walk along the beach is a pleasant exp

The long expansive coastline of Orissa houses the lively Puri beach with scintillating surf and rustic sands. Puri is an important pilgrimage centre, where thousands of devotees of Lord Jagannath gather every year for a sacred dip in the waters of the Bay of Bengal. However, the beauty of the beach invites many tourists and beach lovers to enjoy the pulsating sea and the golden sands.

The wide sprawling sands of the coast make the Puri beach ideal for beach sports. Swimming and water sports in the blue waters is recommended only if accompanied by a life guard, as the sea can be rough at times. The crowd at the beach consists of an amalgam of tourists, pilgrims and local fishermen. Fishermen with their catamarans and wide brimmed hats may offer curious tourists a ride on their boats.

An important event on the beach is the Puri Beach Festival, which is a celebration of Orissa’s arts and crafts and is a fun-lover’s fest. Held on the picturesque beach the festival stages events ranging from rock shows to fashion shows and different classical and folk dances of India along with a display of handicrafts, handlooms, cuisines and sand art. The festival never fails to delight locals and visitors alike, who overwhelmed by its charm can’t wait for the event to occur again the next year.

Other than the beach the important tourist attractions near it include the Lord Jagannath Temple and the chariot shaped Sun Temple at Konark, which stands around 35 kms. from Puri.

The Puri beach is located in the south-eastern state of Orissa facing the Bay of Bengal. It lies around 60 kms. from the capital of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar.