Book Kendrapara to Puri Cab
Kendrapara to Puri distnce : 140 km
Estimated travel time : 3.1 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 Kendrapara to Puri is readily available at CabBazar.
Kendrapara to Puri Cab Route
Kendrapara to Puri by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kendrapara to Puri distance is 140 Km and is 3.1 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Akhandaleswar Temple, Bhadrak - This ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is a popular stopover for pilgrims.
2. Chandrabhaga Beach, Konark - Located around 30 kilometers from Puri, this beautiful beach is known for its clean golden sand and captivating views of the sunrise.
3. Konark Sun Temple - A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Konark Sun Temple is a magnificent temple dedicated to the Sun God. It is an architectural marvel known for its intricate carvings.
4. Ramachandi Temple - Situated near the southern bank of the river Kushabhadra, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Ramachandi. It offers panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal.
5. Pipili - Known for its famous appliquรฉ work, Pipili is a small town where you can visit the local artisans and buy colorful handicrafts.
6. Dhauli - Located on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Dhauli is known for its ancient rock edicts of Ashoka. It also offers scenic views of the Daya River and surrounding hills.
7. Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar - While not directly on the way, if you have time, you can visit Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. It is one of the oldest and largest temples in the city, dedicated to Lord Shiva.