For
travellers from India, it has always been a fascination to visit places of
historical significance to have a glimpse of the ancient culture that India
holds and preserves. However, every place has something different to offer, and
if you are looking for something different you should visit Puri; one of the
seven most holy places to visit in India. Puri, which is district headquarters in
the state of Odisha, is well-known not only for the holy significance but also
for its beaches and landscapes. Many Hindus travel to Puri every year as it is
one of Char Dhams, the places for pilgrimage others being Dwaraka, Badrinath
and Rameshwaram. Apart from that, tourists around the world visit the place to
experience the culture and sightseeing.
Some Of The Major Attractions
Of The Place Are:
- Konark Sun Temple -
The
world famous Konark Sun Temple, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in
the 13th century by King Narsimhadeva. It is constructed with stone
to look like a massive chariot with wheels carved out on the stone.
- Beaches -
Puri has a collection of beaches that you would love
to visit as they are clean and well-maintained. Puri Beach is the main
attraction of them all, as it is very close to the city and entertainment like the
speed boat rides is available for public. It can be crowded at times, and if
you are looking for serenity, you should visit other beaches like
Baliharachandi on the way to Konark Sun Temple and Swargadwar Beach, which
means the ‘doorway to heaven’; both the locations are clean, serene and beautiful
views and long shorelines are the major attractions.
- Chilika Lake -
Chilika
Lake is another water body that offers calm waters for miles and you can spend
a long time boating in the magnificent lake. The views on either side of the
lake are very beautiful.
- Raghurajpur Artist Village -
If you are an art lover you should not miss visiting
Raghurajpur Artist Village, situated near Chandanpur, which is at a distance of
10kms from Puri on the way to Bhubaneshwar. The village has many artists
displaying their arts in various fields like folk dances, paintings, palm leaf
engravings, stone and wooden carvings. The entire artistic atmosphere is
preserved from ancient times and passed on, to generations. The painters still
use unique methods to make natural colours for their paintings.
- How to Visit -
Puri is well-connected by trains because
of its significance and you can get a train from anywhere in India. However, if
you happen to be in New Delhi, you can plan a trip anytime you want to. 12802 Purushottam Puri SF Express runs daily from New Delhi to Puri. It
departs from New Delhi every day at 22.15 and passes through other main cities
like, Kanpur, Allahabad, Mughalsarai, Bokaro Steel City, Kharagpur and
Bhubaneshwar. The trains are a daily access for hundreds of passengers, and
hence you should plan your trip in advance for a comfortable travel.
The online
interface helps you track train very effectively with
services like track your train to get complete details like 12802 running status and seat availability. The train
offers canteen or you can also book online for e-catering to get your food
delivered at your seat from a restaurant in town.
With such easy and comfortable travelling
options, all you need to do is pack your bags, book your tickets and visit Puri
for a divine experience of a lifetime.
