What to do and see in Puri, Odisha: The Best Tours

November 10, 2021 Karren Gelb

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

SITA World Tours
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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. 4 Nights 5 Days Odisha Tour Package

Master Canteen Chowk, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751009, India Maa Gita Holidays
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We are providing totally "a worry less holidays". As we are selling only our experience to makes holiday more enjoyable.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast

Exclusions: Chilka Lake Boating, Temple Entrance, Meal, Train or Flight Ticket and which is not in inclusion.

Reviewed By Elegant H

As a travel agent we are doing regular business by own or with other B2B tour operator. We used many times services of Maa Gita Holidays as a B2B travel partner. Really they are very experienced and well established. Very caring about their level of Services and customer satisfaction. Always given best rate as per industry demands. Thank You Maa Gita Holidays.

4. Pattachitra Workshop at Dandasahi by award winning artist

Danda Sahi, Balia, Odisha 752012, India Gilehrio
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Unique workshop where guests get to try their hands at the art. Delivered by internationally acclaimed and award-winning artists. Delivered on location at the heritage villages of Dandasahi and Raghurajpur. Helps sustain the art and the artist. Unique opportunity to have traditional lunch with the artist.

Inclusions: Breakfast at a local eatery with authentic food. (If hygiene is more of concern than heritage, we will skip it), Ethnic Odia lunch at the artisan's workshop, Art equipment to make the pattachitra, including brushes, paint and base material

Exclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Dinner

Reviewed By itishk

This being my first beach camping experience, I was excited and nervous at the same time. The beach is secluded, clean and serene. The food was yummy authentic local cuisine and the hosts (team Gilehrio) were on their toes always for any request/help. I only wished we could spot some olive riddley turtles during our stay. May be next time!

5. Pattachitra Workshop at Raghurajpur - World Famous Crafts Village

Raghurajpur, Jagannathballava, Odisha 752012, India Gilehrio
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Unique workshop where guests get to try their hands at the art. Delivered by internationally acclaimed and award-winning artists. Delivered on location at the heritage villages of Dandasahi and Raghurajpur. Helps sustain the art and the artist. Unique opportunity to have traditional lunch with the artist.

Inclusions: Art equipment to make the pattachitra, including brushes, paint and base material, Breakfast at a local eatery with authentic food. (If hygiene is more of concern than heritage, we will skip it), Ethnic Odia lunch at the artisan's workshop

Exclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Dinner, Private transportation, Snacks, Soda/Pop

Reviewed By itishk

This being my first beach camping experience, I was excited and nervous at the same time. The beach is secluded, clean and serene. The food was yummy authentic local cuisine and the hosts (team Gilehrio) were on their toes always for any request/help. I only wished we could spot some olive riddley turtles during our stay. May be next time!

6. 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

7. 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 -

8. 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

9. Architecture, Temple & Beach (10 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

As the name suggest this tour is a wonderful introduction to history, culture and grand architecture. Begin from Bangalore and visit Gommateshwara the tallest free–standing monolithic statue in the world. Halebedu & Belur temple an excellent example of Hoysala architecture developed under the rule of the Hoysala Empire between the 11th and 14th centuries. Explore Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage site dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire and Hyderabad historic sites including Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. At the end of tour unwind on the beach and visit few active temples of Odisha along with Konark Sun Temple an UNESCO Wold Heritage Site built in the shape of a Chariot.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance of our office representative at airport, 9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Bottled drinking water in car , Private English speaking guide in each cities on sightseeing days., Private Chauffeur driven air-conditioned deluxe car for transfers, sightseeing & excursion. , Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Government taxes.

Exclusions: Hampi - Hyderabad - Bhubaneshwar - Bangalore flight fare approx INR 12000 per person., 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

10. Puri- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing (3 Days)

Agora Voyages OPC Pvt. Ltd.

This package is specially designed for the travelers who would like to book the city tour with airport transfers, sightseeing and accommodation. This tour include private airport transfer with assistance, 2 Nights hotels accommodation with breakfast, guided city tour as per program with monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Return airport transfer, 2 Nights accommodation in selected category of hotels, Sightseeing with license English speaking tour guide, Entrances to monuments mentioned in the itinerary (almost all places of tourist interest), Boat ride on Chilika Lake , Bottled drinking water in vehicle, All applicable taxes

Exclusions: Any air fare, Camera charges at monuments , 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

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