NSN Hotels has some great accommodations located in the heart of the city in various price ranges there is no need to look elsewhere. Take a look at a few options below: NSN Pankaj Residency, NSN Reba Beach Resort, NSN Mahodadhi Palace - A Beach View Heritage.

The Puri Jagannath temple is the biggest attraction in this city. This ancient temple is one of the acclaimed Char Dhams. Hindus across the world come here to worship Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. Puri Beach is another good place to visit. The fine white sands are usually crowded with both casual tourists and devotees, thanks to the belief that taking a dip here is like getting the blessings of Lord Jagannath. There are quite a few water sports activities at this beach, to make things more exciting for you.

Although visitors flock to Puri all through the year, the summer months (April, May, June) can be really sweltering and are best avoided. Later in the year, from October onwards and right until January the climate here is pleasant, making these months the ideal time for visits.

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Both private and public transport buses are available but they are few in number and most tourists prefer not to depend on them. Plenty of cycle rickshaws are available in the city to take you where you want to go. Auto rickshaws are available too but in fewer numbers and you need to negotiate the rate before you get in. Since it is a popular tourist center, there are quite a few travel agents hiring out cars with drivers familiar with the various sightseeing spots. If you already know your way around, then just head to Chakratirtha Road and hire your own bicycle or two-wheeler to traverse the city.

The nearest airport is Bhubaneshwar’s Biju Patnaik airport, about 60 km from Puri. You will find excellent NSN Hotels accommodations close to the airport. Here are a few of them: Budget rooms: • NSN Desert Villa • NSN SAMUDRAKANYA GUEST HOUSE Premium rooms: • NSN Hotel Shreehari Grand

The Rath Yatra is the most significant event/festival in the temple’s calendar. The deities of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are taken from the Jagannath temple in a grand procession to Gundicha Temple and to witness this, devotes congregate from all over the world during this time. The Rath Yatra usually takes place sometime during the months of June-July every year.

If you stay for more than two days and also want to go near about, the best option is to hire a cab.

Since Puri is known primarily as a Hindu religious center, you will find that vegetarian fare is the most common food you find here although you can find non-vegetarian hotels if you long hard enough where you must try out the sea-food specialties. The Puri Jagannath temple has the largest kitchen in the world and the prasad made here is something you must try. Oriya cuisine is quite common in the hotels here but you will find South Indian foods rather easily as well. If you want a taste of Bengali food, try out the Bhojohori Manna restaurant. Chung Wah restaurant is a good place for Chinese fare. You also have the well-known Agarwal’s chain with its pure veg restaurant in Puri.