Other Attractions
Here are some of the best places to visit near Puri :
Puri is known by several names since the ancient times, and was locally known as "Sri Kshetra" and the Jagannath temple is known as "Badadeula".
Jagannath Temple
The temple was rebuilt by the Ganga dynasty king Anantavarman Chodaganga in the 10th century CE, as suggested by the Kendupatna copper-plate inscription of his descendant Narasimhadeva II.
0.2 km from Puri
Konark Sun Temple
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Konark Sun Temple is famous for its unique architecture. Its geometrical patterns and carved wheels used to serve as sun dials.
35.8 km from Puri
Puri Sea Beach
It is known for being a tourist attraction and a Hindu sacred place. The beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival, which is co-sponsored by the Indian Ministry of Tourism.
2.0 km from puri
Raghunathpur Artist Village
Raghurajpur is famous for Pattachitra: paintings on a piece of cloth.Raghurajpur has its own identity it depicts the rich tradition of Odisha's art and craft.
10.0 km from Puri
SAKSHI-GOPALA TEMPLE
Sakhigopal Temple formally known as Satyabadi Gopinatha Temple is a medieval temple dedicated to Lord Gopinatha located in the town of Sakhigopal on the Puri Bhubaneshwar highway in Odisha.
27.0 km from Puri
GUNDICHA TEMPLE
It is significant for being the destination of the celebrated annual Rath Yatra of Puri.Known as the Garden House of Lord Jagannath.
01.0 km from Puri
Chilika Lake
It is considered to be the largest lagoon in India and counted amongst the largest lagoons in the world. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory waterfowl found anywhere on the Indian sub-continent.
37.0 km from Puri
SUDARSHAN CRAFT MUSEUM
Sudarshan Sahoo, a non-traditional sculptor, is known for his great contribution to sculpture art in India. In his early days, he practiced the art form on wood and stone at his ancestral home in Puri.
1.4 km from Puri