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Puri City Sightseeing Tour

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Puri

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Puri City Sightseeing Tour Highlights

Choose a comfortable sedan for smaller groups of up to 4 passengers or a spacious SUV for up to 6, ensuring a smooth journey through Puri.
Embark on an 8-hour private sightseeing tour of Puri, exploring its spiritual, cultural, and natural wonders at your own pace.
Travel with a professional driver-cum-guide who provides insights into Puri’s rich history, traditions, and iconic landmarks.
Visit the sacred Jagannath Temple, a revered 12th-century pilgrimage site, known for its grand Rath Yatra and deep spiritual significance.
Relax at Chilika Lake, the world’s second-largest lagoon, home to rare Irrawaddy dolphins, and admire the architectural beauty of Markandeshwar Temple.

Puri City Sightseeing Tour Overview

Explore the spiritual and cultural heart of Odisha with our exclusive 8-hour Puri sightseeing tour by private car, guided by a knowledgeable driver-cum-guide. Travel comfortably in a sedan for up to 4 passengers or an SUV for up to 6, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Visit the sacred Jagannath Temple, a revered pilgrimage site known for its grand Rath Yatra. Discover the intricate artistry of Raghurajpur craft village, home to skilled artisans and the renowned Pattachitra paintings. Witness the architectural beauty of the ancient Markandeshwar Temple and soak in the spiritual ambience of Narendra Pokhari, a sacred water tank. Relax at Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest coastal lagoon, famous for migratory birds and Irrawaddy dolphins.

Activity Duration: 8 hours

Places Covered:

Chilika Lake

Asia’s largest coastal lagoon, Chilika Lake is a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers. Spot rare Irrawaddy dolphins and migratory birds while enjoying the serene surroundings. Here, you can embark on a boat ride that offers breathtaking views of the vast lake and its vibrant ecosystem.

Timings: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Jagannath Temple

One of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites, the 12th-century Jagannath Temple is famous for its grand Rath Yatra and rich spiritual heritage. The temple’s towering structure and sacred rituals attract millions of devotees every year.

Timings: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Raghurajpur

A heritage crafts village known for its exquisite Pattachitra paintings, palm-leaf engravings, and traditional art forms. Visitors can interact with artisans, witness intricate artwork in progress, and learn about Odisha’s cultural legacy.

Timings: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Markandeshwar Temple

An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Markandeshwar Temple showcases classic Kalinga architecture and intricate carvings. It is believed to be a site of immense religious significance and is visited by devotees seeking blessings.

Timings: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Narendra Pokhari

A sacred water tank with mythological significance, Narendra Pokhari is an important site for temple rituals. It is best known for the Chandana Yatra festival, where beautifully decorated idols of deities are taken on ceremonial boat rides.

Timings: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Puri Beach

A pristine stretch of golden sand along the Bay of Bengal, Puri Beach is perfect for a relaxing stroll or enjoying local seafood. It offers a lively coastal experience, with beachside markets, camel rides, and breathtaking views of the sea.

Timings: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Inclusions

Transfers
- Sightseeing in a private sedan car
Driver
- An experienced driver cum guide will be taking you through this tour
Activities
- Sightseeing tour

Inclusions

Transfers
- Sightseeing in a private SUV vehicle
Driver
- Professional driver with the knowledge of local language and culture
Activities
- Sightseeing tour

Inclusions

Transfers
- Sightseeing in a private Innova Crysta
Driver
- Professional driver with the knowledge of local language and culture
Activities
- Sightseeing tour

More Details about Puri City Sightseeing Tour

Know Before You Go for Puri City Sightseeing Tour

The duration of the Puri sightseeing tour is 8 hours.
Any personal expenses or items of a personal nature will not be included in the package.
In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, the driver or car rental company will not be responsible for covering all the places mentioned in the package.
The driver and car details will be shared with you after booking confirmation.
Meals are not included in the activity cost.
Please note that if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered from the list of sightseeing places.
Participants are not allowed to carry any sharp object, lighter, luggage bag, alcohol, etc.
Entry fees and tickets to attractions covered are not included in the cost.
Keep the surroundings clean by using designated bins and avoiding littering.
Images are for representation purpose only. The actual experience may differ.
Kindly carry a valid ID proof during the activity. PAN card will not be considered as an identity proof.

Things To Carry for Puri City Sightseeing Tour

Water bottle
Valid id proof
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion (spf 40+)

Puri City Sightseeing Tour Map

Starting Point

Puri, Odisha, India

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06 Jun, 2020

Excellent

Niranjan Pothuvaal

We had an amazing time in Puri. All the days were perfectly planned for us. We really liked the way Thrillophilia team helped us all through this trip. We really appreciate the way they was continuously in contact with us.

Puri City Sightseeing Tour Policies

The customer will receive a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.

Thrillcash+ : All the refund in Thrillophilia wallet will be transferred in 30 Min.

Cash Refunds: Once initiated, usually take around 3-5 business days to get transferred to the same account through which the payment is made.

For confirm booking100% payment at the time of booking.

If cancellation is made 15 days or more before the date of travel, no cancellation fees will be charged.
If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.

100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 0 days before the date of booking

Puri Top Attractions

Shree Jagannath Temple

It was built in the 12th century by the ruler of the Ganga Dynasty. The most famous festival of Ratha−Yatra is held here. The main deities worshipped here are Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. The temple serves as a mysterious historical structure built millennia ago. People visit Odisha to gain blessings of Lord Jagannath.

The most abundant saltwater lake and coastal lagoon in India. Located 44kms from Puri. It is the most significant ground for migratory birds. It is flooded with all species of birds like; heroines, sea eagles, jacana, Flamingoes, and gray lay geese. This makes the lake a delight for bird watchers. It is also the home of the largest breeding colonies of flamingos.

The best beach with numerous food stalls that offer the best seafood in Puri. Puri beach is known for its roaring waves and fine golden sands. It offers opportunities to the daring souls to challenge the sea waves. It is one of the places to see in Puri since you can't miss the views of the sunrise and sunset.

Swargadwar Beach

The best time to visit the beach is from October to march. The beach boasts serenity and good experience in the city. Swargadwar means Door to Heaven and thus holds religious significance. It is believed in Hinduism that those who take a dip gain salvation to reach heaven after death.

It was built by the Hoysala Empire king and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in dedication to Laxmi Narayana. The temple was built inside a seven-foot-tall stone wall enclosure with an entrance through a porch with a roof supported by circular lathe-turned pillars.

Khandagiri Caves

It is located in Khandagiri Digamber Jain temple and is one of the places to see in Puri. It is six kilometers west of the city and topped with a temple. It is believed to be over 2000 years and inhabited by Jain scholars. Khandagiri has other 15caves like; to the entrance curved as a tiger mouth is Bough Gumpha, to the tiny door is Sarpa Gumpha and Pavana Gumpha.

Gundicha Temple

The temple is located on Bada Danda, three kilometers from Jagannath temple. The temple is named after the queen of Indradyumna Gundicha. The temple serves as a temporary home of Lord Jagannath during Rath Yatra.

Atharnala Bridge

It was constructed in the 13th century on the river Muthiya by Banu Deba of the Ganga Dynasty. It is an example of the ancient archaeological engineering style structure of that time in the state of Odisha. The Atharnala combines eighteen passages: athar means 18, and Nala means a journey on which the bridge has been made.

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