About Puri
Erode to Puri distnce : 1581 km
Estimated travel time : 28 hours
Puri is costal city of the Odisha state of eastern India 60Km far from the Bay Of Bangle. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Puri is Known for its religious sanctuaries, architectural grandeur, seascape beauty, moderate climate and spiritual significance.
Puri is developed as the Temple city surrounded by the many world famous historical religious sites like Sakshi Gopal temple, The Pancha Tirtha, Alarnatha Temple, Sonar Gouranga Mnadir, Konark Sun Temple with highly religious 12th-century Jagannath Temple at the heart of the city. The 24 festivals, including 13 major ones, held every year in the temple complex with the Jagannath Ratha Yatra that attract million pilgrim to come become the port of the religious ceremony. As a temple city it's economy is depended on the tourism and religious festivals with peak between October to March. To seek the full potential of the religious tourism it has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme of Government of India. There are also many cultural festivals held every year like The Puri Beach Festival (5-7 November), The Shreekshetra Utsav(20 Dec - 2 Jan) and many more that include unique sand art, display of local and traditional handicrafts, Pattachitra (cloth-based scroll painting), Appliquรฉ art, Odissi dance and food festival.
Taxi from Erode to Puri is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Erode to Puri by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Erode to Puri distance is 1581 Km and is 28 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Vellore - Located approximately 145 kilometers from Erode, Vellore is known for its historical landmarks such as the Vellore Fort and the Golden Temple.
2. Chidambaram - Situated around 170 kilometers from Erode, Chidambaram is famous for the stunning Nataraja Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
3. Puducherry - Located approximately 240 kilometers from Erode, Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a former French colony with beautiful beaches and a distinct French influence.
4. Mahabalipuram - Situated around 370 kilometers from Erode, Mahabalipuram is renowned for its UNESCO World Heritage sites, including intricately carved rock-cut temples and sculptures.
5. Chennai - The capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is around 390 kilometers from Erode. It offers a mix of historical landmarks, temples, museums, and Marina Beach, one of the longest urban beaches in the world.
6. Gopalpur - Located approximately 490 kilometers from Erode, Gopalpur is a coastal town in Odisha known for its serene beaches and the Gopalpur Beach Festival.
7. Konark - Situated about 515 kilometers from Erode, Konark is home to the famous Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its exquisite architecture and intricate sculptures.
8. Bhubaneswar - The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar, is around 570 kilometers from Erode. It is famous for its ancient temples, including the Lingaraja Temple and the Mukteshvara Temple.