About Puri
Goa to Puri distnce : 1709 km
Estimated travel time : 31.7 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 Goa to Puri is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Goa to Puri by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Goa to Puri distance is 1709 Km and is 31.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Gokarna - Located in Karnataka, Gokarna is known for its pristine beaches, ancient temples, and laid-back atmosphere.
2. Karwar - A coastal town in Karnataka, Karwar offers beautiful beaches, scenic backwaters, and delicious seafood.
3. Murudeshwar - Famous for its gigantic Shiva statue, Murudeshwar also has a stunning beach and a temple complex.
4. Bhubaneswar - The capital city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar is known for its ancient temples, such as Lingaraj Temple and Rajarani Temple.
5. Konark - Home to the magnificent Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Konark is a must-visit destination for its architectural grandeur and historical significance.
6. Chilika Lake - The largest saltwater lagoon in India, Chilika Lake is a paradise for birdwatching and offers boat rides to explore its biodiversity.
7. Pipli - Famous for its intricate appliquรฉ work, Pipli is a small town renowned for its colorful handmade fabric crafts.
Tourist Attractions
Jagannath Temple
The Pancha Tirtha
Ballighai Beach
Markandeswara temple
Narendra Tank
Sudarshan Crafts Museum
Pipili Town
Sakshi Gopal temple
Raghurajpur Artist village
Jagannath Ratha Yatra
Golden Beach
Traditional Art & Craft
Raghunandana Library
Nalabana Bird Sanctuary
Khandagiri Caves
Konark
Chilika Lake
Blue Splash Water Park
Pratyush Ocean World
Alarnatha Temple
Daya River
Swargdwar Beach
Baliharachandi Beach
Sonar Gouranga Mnadir