Book Gumia to Puri Cab
Gumia to Puri distnce : 610 km
Estimated travel time : 12.4 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), Appliqué art, Odissi dance and food festival.
Taxi from Gumia to Puri is readily available at CabBazar.
Gumia to Puri Cab Route
Gumia to Puri by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Gumia to Puri distance is 610 Km and is 12.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bodh Gaya - Starting from Gaya, you can visit Bodh Gaya, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. It is where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
2. Rajgir - Rajgir, located about 60 kilometers from Bodh Gaya, is another significant Buddhist site. It is the place where Buddha delivered many of his sermons and holds historical importance.
3. Nalanda - Enroute, you can visit Nalanda, known for the ancient Nalanda University. This renowned educational institution was a hub of Buddhist learning and attracts many history enthusiasts.
4. Patna - Patna, the capital city of Bihar, is a major city and can be a stopover option. It is known for its rich history, including landmarks like the Golghar, Patna Museum, and the ancient Mahavir Mandir.
5. Kolkata - If you're open to slightly deviating from the route, you can visit Kolkata, the cultural capital of India. It offers numerous attractions like the iconic Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, and the famous Park Street.
6. Bhubaneswar - On the way to Puri, you can also explore Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha. It is known for its ancient temples, including the Lingaraja Temple and the Rajarani Temple.
