10 Cultural Tours in Puri That You Shouldn't Miss

July 8, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Puri ( listen (help·info)) is a city and a Municipality 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 also known as Sri Jagannath Dham after the 12th-century Jagannath Temple located in the city. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
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1. Private Excursion to Puri from Bhubaneswar

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Puri is a vibrant and enticing part of India. Important to Hindus, it is a historical and spiritual place. Get to know the stories of Puri on this full day excursion. View the temples for which the city is famous and enjoy Puri's beach location at the Bay of Bengal.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 02 bottles of mineral water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By rudra254

This is an amazing place to have all types of South Indian cuisines. The staff is really helpful and courteous and provide very good guidance in selecting the dishes.

2. Full Day Tour of Konark Temple and Puri

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On this tour, get a chance to explore two of most visited Bhubaneshwar’s most visited destinations. In Konark, explore the 13th century ruins of the famous Konark Sun Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) that is built from stone in the form of a giant ornamented chariot. Also, bask under the sun at Chandrabhaga beach, which is a popular venue for many cultural activities, and is known for its clean and green environment. In Puri, pay a visit to the sacred Puri Jagannath temple and Gundicha temple.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide, Monument fees, AC Transport, Water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By ravinaredi

visit in last few days everthing was so systematic from entry to exit .every one having keep quiet in church & to see the body of st francis xaviour is nice one experience .ligh & sound show & few things to see is nice experience & v can know some culture of christian too .overall everything to see is nice experience.

3. Temples Tribes And Textiles Of Odisha

Eastern India Tours

Two weeks experiencing the visit to villages of Odisha Interaction with the Communities/people of Art & Craft people, Ethnic groups Meet the colourful ethnic groups at their weekly markets Stay at the charming small properties at few places being hosted by local people

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation as per itinerary, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Local taxes, Bottled water, All activities mentioned in the program, Professional & Experience sensible Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Air fare inside India, Tipping to driver, guide or bell boys at the hotels, Photography fees, Personal Expenditure, Anything not mentioned in the inclusion section

4. Best of Odisha in 48 hours

5 Senses Tours

Best of Odisha is a tour in which guests get to experience the rich culture of Odisha in 48 hours. The tour starts at Dhauli where in 260 BC Emperor Ashoka gave up War and became Buddhist and paved the way for the World to embrace Buddhism. The highlight of this tour would be the grand Sun Temple at Konark with its mesmerizing Sundials in the form of wheels of the Chariot. At Puri we see the magnificent Temple of Lord Jagannath, famous for its Chariot festival. A Dolphin spotting ride in a boat on the Lake Chilika, meeting the legendary artists of Pattachitra style of painting and Caving in Khandagiri and Udayagiri are the other things we will do.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Private Car, Boating

Exclusions: Beverages, Dinner, Activities not in itinerary

Reviewed By Umesh N

konark is very good monument i visited, great history behind this, you need to have good guide or else you should go after reading about monument, good preserved site-evryone should visit this -

5. Odisha Temple & Beach (6 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

On this 6 day private Odisha Temple & Beach tour explore many Hindu temples like Rajarani, Lingaraj, Lord Jagannath Temple and Konark, The Sun Temple an UNESCO Wold Heritage Site built in the shape of a Chariot. The temple stands tall in midst of a beautiful scenic landscape and show cases the cultural heritage of the state. Buddhist structures like Dhaulgiri Temple and Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri caves are also part of this itinerary. While staying on the beach hotels in Puri you will do the excursion visit to Chilika Lake the paradise for migratory bird, the boat ride may provide the opportunity to sight dolphins.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport, 5 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Boat ride on Chilika Lake, English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Applicable GST (government taxes).

Exclusions: Any flight ticket, Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Camera charges at any monuments., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

6. Odisha Temple & Mangrove Forest (6 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

Odisha temple tour is combined with Mangrove Forest of Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary famous for Basking Giant Salt Water Crocodiles. Explore many Hindu temples like Rajarani, Lingaraj, Lord Jagannath Temple and Konark, The Sun Temple an UNESCO Wold Heritage Site built in the shape of a Chariot. The temple stands tall in midst of a beautiful scenic landscape and show cases the cultural heritage of the state. Buddhist structures like Dhaulgiri Temple and Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri caves are also part of this itinerary. While staying on the beach hotels in Puri you will do the excursion visit to Chilika Lake the paradise for migratory bird, the boat ride may provide the opportunity to sight dolphins.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport, 5-nights / 6-days accommodation in offered hotels or similar (standard room), Full board accommodation in Bhitarkanika National Park, Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program., Monuments Entrances of sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary , 2 Time boat safari in Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, Boat ride on Chilika Lake, Government licensed English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Applicable GST (government taxes).

Exclusions: Any flight ticket, Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned, Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Or anything not mentioned above.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

7. Bhubaneshwar to Konark & Chilika Full-Day Private Tour

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

This private tour include transport by AC car, English speaking accompanied guide from Bhubaneshwar, monuments entrances and boat ride on Chilika Lake. The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Temple an architectural marvel and categories (i) UNESCO World Heritage Site. While Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site.

Inclusions: Transport for pick up and drop off to your hotel in Bhubaneshwar, English speaking guide, Monuments entrances & boat safari, Bottled drinking water

Exclusions: Any meals during trip, Tips to driver & guide (optional), Any other sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

8. Across the Heart of India (25 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

Travelling across central India from Mumbai on the Arabian Sea to Aurangabad a superb base to visit the breathtaking cave sculptures and carvings at Ellora and Ajanta. Hyderabad bleased with extraordinary wealth of historic monuments. Bodhgaya where Buddha achieved enlightenment while sitting under a bodhi tree. Varanasi the spiritual capital of India, and one of the oldest cities on earth, where you can see bathing and cremations by the sacred River Ganges. Lucknow famous for its manners and hospitality. Khajuraho medieval temple complex decorated with the most eye-popping array of erotica you’ll find on any religious building anywhere.Agra witness the immortal beauty of the Taj Mahal. Jaipur royal Rajput citadel with colorfull bazar. And Delhi bleased with many momuments of Mughals Era.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance of our office representative at airport, 24 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Full board accommodation in Panna National Park, Bottled drinking water in car , Private English speaking guide in each cities on sightseeing days., Private Chauffer driven air-conditioned deluxe car for airport transfers, sightseeing & excursion, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., 2 time gypsy safari in Panna National Park with permit and naturalist., Jeep ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur, Applicable GST (Government taxes)

Exclusions: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Hyderabad - Bhubaneshwar – Kolkata - Patna flight fare approx INR 25500., Monument entrances, Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned, Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

9. Bhubaneshwar to Konark & Chilika with Boating

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

This private tour include transport by AC car, English speaking accompanied guide from Bhubaneshwar, monuments entrances and boat ride on Chilika Lake. The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century Temple an architectural marvel and categories (i) UNESCO World Heritage Site. While Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off to your hotel, All taxes, English speaking guide, Bottled drinking water (2 bottle per person), Monuments entrances, Transport by AC vehicle

Exclusions: Any other sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary, Tips to driver & guide

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

10. Tribal Tour (Odisha & Chattisgarh) (13 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

This incredibly unique tour takes travelers on a tailor made journey into the tribes and villages of India where the lesser-known, but nonetheless important, traditions and customs of local communities reveal fascinating cultural insight. Discover sections of India’s society that casual tourists rarely get to witness as you meet the tribes living within the market & villages situated between Orissa & Chhattisgarh. The tribes including the Baiga, Maria, Dhurwa, Kondh, Paraja and Koraput.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 12 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Bottled drinking water in car, Accompanied English speaking tour guide for all day service., Government taxes.

Exclusions: Any air fare, Camera charges at monuments , Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Reviewed By DrSrinivas V

place is 15 kms from pondichery,walk of 2 kms is require in nature protected forest,nice accomidatio and visit needs 2 to 3 hrs,due to covid19,we could not go insude

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