Puri Beach
Puri Beach
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Subrata
Navi Mumbai, India512 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
I have seen many beaches around the globe, but this beach was too crowded. The sea is very dangerous here with high waves, so be careful. Beaches in Goa are far better than Puri or Digha.
Sea market in Puri is great and you can buy many things at bargained price. The new addition is Fried fish stores in the beach. Avoid them, as they use very bad quality oil.
Sea market in Puri is great and you can buy many things at bargained price. The new addition is Fried fish stores in the beach. Avoid them, as they use very bad quality oil.
Written January 1, 2025
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vip_foodie
Bengaluru, India3,953 contributions
Feb 2025 • Friends
I went to Puri beach during my Puri trip where we spent some time and had some maggi & snacks. Activities such as horse and camel riding are available here. This beach has also gotten the status of blue flag beach and one of the cleanest beaches in India. I felt people could be more careful in maintaining the cleanliness if beach as there were parts where I could see snacks packets being thrown.
Written February 21, 2025
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Bhavna B
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Feb 2025 • Friends
We visited the Golden Beach for a short break between visiting other busy sites.
There was good parking and we had to pay for entry (20 rupees) to the beach.
The beach was long (seemed to go on for ever in both directions) and full of golden sand. The water was warm to stand in and walk in for me.
There were many people gathered around the entry point to the beach, but hardly anyone thereafter.
There were large pieces of artwork along the beach, which were really surprising and wonderful to look at.
I would recommend and would return to Puri Golden Beach.
There was good parking and we had to pay for entry (20 rupees) to the beach.
The beach was long (seemed to go on for ever in both directions) and full of golden sand. The water was warm to stand in and walk in for me.
There were many people gathered around the entry point to the beach, but hardly anyone thereafter.
There were large pieces of artwork along the beach, which were really surprising and wonderful to look at.
I would recommend and would return to Puri Golden Beach.
Written February 3, 2025
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AKK1959
Chennai (Madras), India586 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
After a few hours of spending divine time and dharshan at Puri Shree Jagannatha Temple, we visited Puri Beach.
This is a relatively long beach with so many people walking around in the sands, braving the hot temperature. Since we were there in the hot afternoon, we couldn't spend more time on the beach.
This beach has all the tourist attractions like food kiosks, rides, curios and a lot of fun activities.
This is a relatively long beach with so many people walking around in the sands, braving the hot temperature. Since we were there in the hot afternoon, we couldn't spend more time on the beach.
This beach has all the tourist attractions like food kiosks, rides, curios and a lot of fun activities.
Written March 10, 2025
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Abin06
Kolkata (Calcutta), India152 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I have been to Puri thrice and the sea never stops to amaze me. A brilliant shade of blue n turquoise on clear days to a greyish hue during cloudy weather….one can spend hours just gazing at the waves breaking on its shores. A vibrant beach market to buy souvenirs. A thriving local bazar near the beach (Sargodwar) to buy clothes and hand made artefacts unique to the region. A bean with golden sands stretching for miles. Add to this the abode of Lord Jagannath. It can’t get better than this. Puri can be visited all seasons. Be it for pilgrimage or for leisure. Noticed a remarkable improvement in infrastructure all around. Numerous new resorts and hotels. There are rooms for improvement such as cleaning up the litter on the beach at some places to improving the roads of the narrow streets and lanes but all in all Puri remains a delightful place that I will never get tired of praising. The Jagannath Temple is a must visit. Seek the services of Panda. Our panda was hugely helpful in arranging a darshan, puja and Maha Bhog for us.
Written May 31, 2024
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Shubh16
Bhubaneswar, India50 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Puri Sea Beach, a stunning destination! Soft golden sand, crystal-clear waters, and a soothing breeze create a tranquil atmosphere. The beach is clean and well-maintained, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and relaxation. The scenic views of the Bay of Bengal are breathtaking, especially during sunrise and sunset. Water sports and activities like surfing, kayaking, and beach volleyball add to the fun. Local vendors offer delicious seafood and refreshing coconut water. A must-visit spot for beach lovers, Puri Sea Beach is a treasure trove of serenity and joy. Rating: 5/5 stars!
Written June 5, 2024
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bhattesd
Jamshedpur, India329 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Puri Beach, also known as Golden Beach, is one of the finest coastlines in East India, People from eastern parts especially from West Bengal visit this beach almost every year. This place is food lover paradise. People also visit this place to pay their homage to Lord Jagannath. Puri is well connected in rail, road and flights through Bhubaneswar.
Most of the hotels have check in time in time morning hours. Many shopping options available from saree to decorative items.
Famous sweets Khaza is available in almost all sweet shops . Jai Jagannath. .....
Most of the hotels have check in time in time morning hours. Many shopping options available from saree to decorative items.
Famous sweets Khaza is available in almost all sweet shops . Jai Jagannath. .....
Written August 3, 2024
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the_moleMumbai
Mumbai, India284 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Firstly this is not Goa and so expect a nice clean beach in a small town where center of all activity is the Jagganath temple. The beach itself has a portion which is like a fair ground with lots of street food stalls and activities like Ferris wheel’s bouncy castles. The other end is a nice clean beach. The road itself which runs along the sea is filthy and this must be because of hoards of pilgrims who come in and probably litter it and so I rate it 4/5 for that. Else a good small town great beach setting
Written December 30, 2024
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subhadip
Chandannagar, India9 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Puri the land of lord jagganath is a sacred place for hindus and a great place to visit in holidays. The beach side is very clean and the waves are marvellous the sea is crystal clear . The jagganath mandir, one of the oldest temple in the world is located here and it is also known as the heart of puri . The history of the temple is really fascinating. The richness of culture is visible . Foods were too good . One of the most famous sweet is "khaja" there are so many shops to buy khaja . The konarak sun temple another ancient temple is situated their it is also known for its ancient architecture its trully amaazing .
Puri is a great place to visit for 2-3days trip.
Puri is a great place to visit for 2-3days trip.
Written June 29, 2024
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OliveSamanta
Calcutta, West Bengal, India98 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Puri Beach have 4 parts. From west to east they are Marine Drive Beach, Swargadwar Main Beach, Golden (Blue Flag) Beach, Private Niladri Beach. Swargadwar beach is over crowded & not so clean. But here you get shops & hawkers, beach foods, camel rides, water rides etc Marine drive beach is comparatively lesser crowded than Swargadwar, a little cleaner beach. Niladri beach is privately maintained & really clean beach. But the best out the lot is Golden Beach which is now accorded with the prestigious Blue Flag Beach certification. It's a super clean & less crowded beach and one need to pay Rs 20 to enter & stay for 3 hours duration. The sand is white & clean. The water is also very clean. No hawkers allowed. Not even a single small trash found in beach. This is a no plastic zone. Some wooden recliners are there with thatched leaf sheds. Baywatch tower is there with security & bay watch personnel. Some restaurants are there just out of the beach lane. It's a peaceful beach where one can enjoy the serenity. Paid wash rooms available. You can also have sea bath at designated areas & the watch men are always keeping watch on you alerting possible dangers. The beach is fenced so anybody from outside can't enter. Beach opens at 5 am & closes at 10pm. Last entry is at 9pm. Great beach, really Blue Flag.
Written November 19, 2022
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I am visiting puri in early March. What type of clothing is required?
Written March 2, 2024
i am looking to hire a car for 3 days . 8 am first day until 10 pm 3rd day (From Bhubaneshwar Airport and back). Any suggestion and approx cost. I am ok with a car with driver or self-driven car.
Written June 24, 2022
I have no idea about hiring cars in Orissa. I always travelled by train or taken the travel car from Calcutta. From Bhubaneshwar to Cuttack it is around 45 kilometers.
Written June 27, 2022
I would like to know if beach and water activities will be open in 31 August 2021
Written June 8, 2022
I don't think so as it will be monsoon in August and the sea is quite rough there
Written June 11, 2022
We are planning to visit Puri around 10 August. Is it ok to go in monsoon?
Written May 24, 2022
Yes one can very well go to Puri in monsoon. It is fun to enjoy the Puri beach during rain
Written June 27, 2022
Is it allowed to have a night camp on the beach?
Written December 2, 2020
I hope everyone knows that cyclone Bulbul is heading towards north odisha, west bengal and bangladesh with much possibility of moving towards bangladesh. I want to know how safe is it to visit puri by 10th nov. or everyone should avoid going there for atleast a week or so.
Thanks and Regards,
Written November 7, 2019
Can we visit puri on 20.06.2019? What is the condition now in puri??
Written June 10, 2019
You can as many properties are operational now. Try Empire Hotel, Puri in Balia Ponda, on the beach (only a road between hotel rear entrance and the beach). Good property with helpful staffs--hopefully you will enjoy your stay.
Written June 11, 2019
Can we visit puri on 28 may 2019? What is the condition of puri after foni? R tourist r allowed?
Written May 11, 2019
I have organized a Puri trip with 60 people by bus. Can I hire a mini bus from puri bus stand to hotel near swargadwar? And what will be the exact mini bus fair?
Written December 3, 2018
Puri bus stand to Swargadwar is a short distance. Unless you have old people travelling, you don't really need to book a bus. Tell your group to take rickshaws or autos - both are available in plenty.
By the way, how are you reaching the bus stand? If a bus is dropping you there, you might as well ask the bus to drop you off close to the Swargadwar instead.
Written December 7, 2018
Typically you can't, I mean if you want to spent whole night with beer in your hand and sleep over like Goa, but you can go to the beach any time you want, I went there around 2.30AM and stroll till 4.00AM, but yes cops and lifeguards will irritate you to the core and not to forget about the stray dog. Beware of them at night.
P.S: There are many budget hotel just opposite to puri Bech, get one and enjoy the beach fullest
Written June 8, 2018
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