Place of Lord Jagannath or Sri Jagannatha Dhama. The city is famous for its Purushottam Jagannath temple which dates back to the 12th century and makes it one of the famous Hindu pilgrimage sites. The pristine beaches with golden sands make the trip memorable and enjoyable. The city is also famous for its Pattachitra paintings, metal crafts, glasses, bamboo work, wooden combs works.
Flying to Puri: Bhubaneshwar airport or Biju Patnaik International Airport (57.2 km away) is the closest airport to Puri. The port offers domestic flights to Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ranchi, Varanasi and international flight to Kuala-Lumpur.
Driving to Puri:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | 61.1 km | 1:22 |
| Brahmapur | 174 km | 3:55 |
| Rourkela | 387 km | 9:43 |
| Kharagpur | 394 km | 7:39 |
| Jamshedpur | 404 km | 8:58 |
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