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Puri is a small temple town situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa). It is one of the most sacred pilgrim places of India and is famous for the Lord Jagannath Temple. Every year thousands of people from all over the country come to Puri to witness the famous Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival). This festival is held in the months of June-July and is associated with the Jagannath Temple. Puri is also well known for its golden sandy sea beach. Puri is well connected to Kolkata and other cities of India. AIR Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport and is situated at a distance of 56 km from Puri. Cabs ply from Bhubaneswar to Puri. RAILWAY Puri is very well connected to Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Delhi and other cities by train services. ROAD Buses connect Puri to other cities of Orissa. Holiday Resort - Rs 1700 onwards Toshali Sand Resort - Rs 4500 onwards Hotel Pulin Puri - Rs 900 onwards Puri Hotel - Rs 400 onwards Sonali Hotel - Rs 600 onwards New Sea Hawk Hotel - Rs 900 onwards Sea Gull Hotel - Rs 1200 onwards Shri Jagannath Temple - Religious Gundicha Temple - Religious Puri Beach - Nature Loknath Temple - Religious Lakshmi Temple - Religious Sakshi Gopal Temple - Religious Chilika Lake - Nature |
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