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Located in the east Indian state of Orissa, Puri is one of the four religious centers of the country. It is just 60 km away from the capital of Orissa, Bhubneswar. Travel to Puri India in between the months of October to April when there is pleasant climate or between June and July to see the Rath Yatra.
Whether you are looking for beach adventure or spiritual enlightenment, Puri travel tours have something for everyone. Stroll on powdered beach or just bask in the sizzling sun. Watch fishermen return with boats of fish at sunrise. Tourists on Puri travel tours can keep the level of enthusiasm by indulging in water adventure. Head toward beaches of Puri and have a splash.
The city stands on the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal and is known for its most revered temples. The Jagannath Temple is said to have the largest kitchen in the world and feeds around 100,000 people (25,000 otherwise) on festival days. The Rathyatra or Festival of Chariots (June/July), Puri's prime religious festival is a boisterous affair: The deities of Jagannath, Balarama and Subhadra are carried out of the temple and placed upon 3 huge chariots which are pulled with ropes by thousands of devotees. When the festival ends, the carts are dismantled and the pieces are sold as sacred relics.
Offering scenic delight, Puri is dotted with numerous tourist attractions. Chilka Lake is an ideal place for picnic and boating. It is also the largest fresh water lake with 65 km of length, 8-20 km of width and 2 meters of depth. Tours to Puri India include visit to Gundicha Mandir, Raghurajpur, Ramgarh Lake, Sakshigopal, and Puri beaches. Buy souvenirs to take back home bagful of enchanting memories of Puri tours. Once can shop for colorful wall hangings, mirrorwork umbrellas, leaf paintings and appliqué work while traveling to Puri India.
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