Puri
India · State of OdishaIN
City in Odisha, India
Puri, also known as Jagannath Puri, is a coastal city and a Municipal Corporation in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar. It is home to the 12th-century Jagannath Temple and is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Puri has been known by several names since ancient times and was locally known as "Sri Kshetra" and the Jagannath temple is known as "Badadeula". Puri and the Jagannath Temple were invaded 18 times by Muslim rulers, from the 7th century AD until the early 19th century with the objective of looting the treasures of the temple. Odisha, including Puri and its temple, were part of British India from 1803 until India attained independence in August 1947. Even though princely states do not exist in India today, the heirs of the House of Gajapati still perform the ritual duties of the temple. The temple town has many Hindu religious mathas or monasteries.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 201,026
- Coordinates
- 19.798, 85.825
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Puri
Set in State of Odisha, India, Puri is a medium-sized town. Records put its population near 201,026. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature, culture and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Puri
Nature in Puri
(5)Puri's nature entries include Beaches, Caves, Lakes, Rivers and Wildlife. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puri. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Culture in Puri
(4)For culture, expect Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites, Monuments and Religious Sites. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Puri.
Water Sports in Puri
(4)Our data lists Bodyboard, Paddleboarding, Surf and Swimming as water sports options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Puri's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Puri
(3)Nightlife in Puri covers Festival, Music and Wine Bars. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Puri's own activity tags.
Adventure in Puri
(2)Under adventure, Puri is tagged with Boat Rides and Treasure Hunts. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Puri's own activity tags.
Shopping in Puri
(1)Shopping in Puri covers Food. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for Puri.
Sports in Puri
(1)The sports shortlist for Puri: Hiking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puri. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Puri
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Puri viable all year.
Getting there & around
Puri pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Puri that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puri known for?
- Travellers associate Puri with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in State of Odisha, India and counts about 201,026 residents.
- What can you do in Puri?
- Puri is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Lakes, Rivers and Wildlife, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Puri?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep Puri viable all year.
- Where is Puri located?
- Puri belongs to State of Odisha, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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