7 Days Jagannath Puri Travel guide from Kolkata in 2025

Bhubaneswar is called the city of temples, and Puri is a famous holy historical place in Odisha, India. We visited this year, and I would like to share my experience. I have done a few little tricks in this Jagannath Puri Travel guide from Kolkata, especially on transport and tourist spots. It helped me to save my budget. Follow this guide; it will help you.

Sealdah Puri Duronto Express is a good train. The fare is 600 rupees for non-AC and 1100 rupees for AC 3-tier, including meals. The train departs Sealdah at 8 p.m., and Puri arrives at 4:00 a.m.

Puri Travel Itinerary

• Day 1:  (Bhubaneswar) – Megeshwar temple, Rajarani temple. In the morning and afternoon, we went to Nandankanan Zoo. We reach Dhouli from Nandankan in the evening for a light and sound show.
• Day 2: Dhabalgiri (Dhouli), Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Lingaraj, and catch the train from Bhubaneswar for Puri at @12:45 pm. Evening at the Puri beach.
• Day 3: We visited Raghurajpur, Pipli, Shree Gundicha Temple, Shree Jagannath Temple, Markandeshwar Temple, Shree Chaitanya Gaudiya Math, Buddhist Temple, Puri Beach, and did some marketing.
• Day 4: Chandrabhaga, Konark, Ramachandi Temple. We attend the flag opening ceremony at Shree Jagannath Temple in the evening.
• Day 5: We visited Puri Beach, marketing at Swargadwar market.
• Day 6: Chilika Lake, watch dolphins and return to Swargadwar.
• Day 7: Puri local sightseeing and picking up the return train from Puri station.

Our 7-day Puri tour guide

We started our journey with a group of 4 people, boarded from Howrah station, and the Howrah Puri Express left the station around 10:40 pm. The next morning, we reached Bhubaneswar at 5:10 am. 

Bhubaneswar, a smart city, is called the city of the temple, and Puri is the most famous holy place in India; it’s also called the glory of Orissa.

After reaching Bhubaneswar, we hired an auto, visited Megeswar and Rajarani temples, and checked into our hotel. The railway station is 2 km away and is in a perfect location. The hotel surrounds many temples within walking distance. It has an attached restaurant serving good quality food at a reasonable price.

We reached the hotel, rested, had breakfast, and went for local sightseeing in Bhubaneswar. We visited some local temples, such as Udayagiri and Khandagiri. In the afternoon, we hired an Uber to go to Nandan Kanan. We had already booked an entry ticket from the Nandankanan site earlier. We saved time because the queue was huge, which I saw. It’s one of Asia’s best and largest zoos, and kids can enjoy it there.

The next day, we visited Pipli, left Bhubaneswar, and reached Puri. We spent time at Puri Sea Beach in the evening and returned to the hotel. 

The next day, I went to Chilika Lake and returned. You can see dolphins here. It’s a full-day journey. Book OTDC for sightseeing; it’s the best.

On the last day, we did a local sightseeing visit to Sri Jagannath Puri Temple, Markandeswara Temple, Sudarshan Crafts Museum, Gundicha Temple, Golden Beach, Buddhist temple, Raghurajpur Gourio Math, etc. In the evening, we boarded the Puri station to return to Kolkata.

My Puri Packing List 

I always carry extra clothes for the beach, tharmas, mosquito coil, power bank, hiking cup, medicine, etc.

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11 Famous places in Puri Sea Beach and Bhubaneswar near me

There are many places in Puri, but the following places are always in the hype.

1. Dhabalgiri temple
2. Udaygiri and Khandagiri
3. Nandan Kanan zoo
4. Puri sea beach
5. Swargadwar
6. Puri Jagannath temple
7. Pipli and Raghurajpur Artist Village
8. Puri local Side Seen – Gundicha, Buddhist Chinese temple, Sri Gouria Bihara, and others
9. Konark Sun Temple
10. Chandra Bhaga and Ramchandi Temple
11. Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake

1. Nandan Kanan Zoo

Nandan Kanan Zoo is the second largest zoo in India and is famous for its white tiger safari. Tourists mainly came to Puri first and took the package for the sightseeing, like Dhauli, Nandan Kanan, etc. So it’s a full-day tour plan with less time, but a long journey is achieved during this trip.

But staying one or two days in Bhubaneswar will help you reach those places very comfortably, and you can spend extra time there after we move to Puri. On our first day in Bhubaneswar, we visited this place.

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2. Dhabalgiri Temple 

After 3 hours in Nandan Kanan, we booked another Uber for Dhabalgiri/Dhouli. I should share a unique attraction with you. In the evening, light and sound shows took place based on the entire Dhabalgiri as a frame; they did not use any standard screen. It’s a 45-minute show, and the ticket is just 45 rupees.

The show is based on King Ashoka and the story of how to make the stupa. It’s unique. In the evening, we again booked a cab from Dhouli and returned to the hotel for dinner and rest.

The next morning, we booked a cab and went to Dhabalgiri again because we could not see the entire Dhabalgiri properly on the last evening. However, the Dhabaliri and the stupa looked magnificent in the sunlight. Outside there, we bought some Prasad.

3. Udaygiri and Khandagiri

That same day, we went to Udayagiri and Khandagiri. Both have historical values; Khandagiri means khanda, which means broken, and Giri means hill. In the Khandagiri temple, the sculpture of a Jain Tirthankara is made with “Kastipathar.”

The entry fee was 2 rupees only. Beware of monkeys in Khandagiri. I had a terrible experience with them. Many monkeys suddenly jumped on me because a local person gave me some fruit in my hand, and I was very scared.

From Khandagiri, we hired an app cab to the Lingaraj temple, the most famous temple in Bhubaneswar. After that, we reached the station and caught the Dhouli Express for Puri.

4. Puri sea beach

When I reached Puri and passed the beachside road, I waited to reach the hotel, put my luggage in the hotel, and ran to the Puri sea beach to enjoy the waves.

Puri is one of the significant holy Dhams in India. Located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, it has one of the finest beaches in the world. Puri is a place to witness and participate in colourful festivals. It is famous for its annual celebration of chariots, the Rath Yatra. The pilgrimage town also abides by artisans and craftsmen who produce unique handicrafts.

But when I reached the hotel, I found it was a budget hotel in Puri Sea Beach. It’s near the beach, and it has a cooking facility.

5. Swargadwar Market

Puri Sea Beach is also known as Swargadwar. We finished our lunch and went to the beach again in the evening. Moreover, my daughter enjoyed the beach more than we did. Lastly, we bought some dinner and went back to the hotel. Chanapora is a sweet item, one of the famous local sweets in Orissa. Khaja is also very well-known there. In Jagannath temple, “Khaja” is treated as Prasad.

6. Puri Jagannath temple

The following day, we went to the Sri Jagannath temple at 6:30 a.m. Mobile shoes, etc., have to be put outside the temple counter. Many pandas (priests) guide you inside the temple. There are many temples inside the main temple, and you can find many exciting stories about all the temples.

Outside the temple, there is an Orissa Govt store called Banani. You can buy different clothing like Kottke sari, Sambalpuri sari, Kottke bed sheets, etc. Next, we went to the Markendeswar temple by “Riskha” for 60 rupees. After visiting the Markendeswar temple, we moved to Raghurajpur and Pipli by hiring an auto, which cost 1000 rs from there. Both places are very famous in Orissa.

7. Pipli, Raghurajpur, and Puri Local Sightseeing

After, we went to Pipli and had breakfast at a roadside ‘Dhaba.’ You can visit Pipli in Bhubaneswar to Puri by car. We bought handmade and aplique work products like an umbrella, a bag, etc., and went to Raghurajpur. Please visit Raghurajpur whenever you do sightseeing for tourist places in Puri. It would help if you appreciated the village because of its talent for crafts and painting. We finished lunch in a Dhaba, had some coconut water, and visited ‘Gunchicha temple.’ The entry fee is 5 rupees only.

8. Puri local Side Seen – Gundicha, Buddhist Chinese temple, Sri Gouria Bihara, and others

Gundicha temple is also known as “Jagannath’s Masir Bari.” The temple has many statues of Lord Krishna and other goddesses. You can visit it when you take the Puri mandir tour.

Then we visited the Chinese temple. It’s a small temple, but it’s unique. All the props used for the Buddhist religion are stored there, and you can buy many types of Buddhist sculptures from there.

After that, we reached for “Sri Gouria Bihara” math. The environment is enjoyable, but the road is narrow and damaged. After spending some time there, we returned to the hotel and rested. In the evening, we went to the beach and hired four-seater cars for the next day’s Konark tour (which cost 1700 rupees). We spent the rest of the day on Puri Sea Beach and shopped at the Swargadwar market. Our tour ends on this day.

9. Konark Sun Temple

The following day, we first visited the Konark Sun Temple (entry fee 30 rupees). On the way to the temple, many shops sell Kaju, Pesta nuts, etc. If you wish to buy, you should bargain for the best price. Then, we take a guide ( for 100 Rs) to the Konark Sun Temple. He describes all the engraving designs and details of the chariot’s wheel. In March, during those days, Puri’s temperature is very high (38 degrees).

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Konark light and sound show

While in Konark, see the light and sound 3d show. It happened every day. The Program’s name is “Aarunaday.” The show’s time is 7:30 pm, a 35-minute program. The ticket price is 50 rupees. At 6:00 pm, the ticket counter opened every day. The theme is how the Konark mandir was built at that time. The headphones have 250 seats and three languages: Hindi /English / Oriya.

English -Kabir Bedi, Hindi – Sekhar Suman, Oriya – Vijay mahanti.

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Note: Don’t try to swim in the Chandrabhaga River. It’s dangerous. You can rent a scooter for 350 rupees per day. The security deposit is 350 rupees. Bike rent is 800-1000 rupees per day. Contact My Puri Bike Rental, ON-ROAD—Bike Rental Company, Puri.

10. Chandra Bhaga and Ramchandi Temple

Next, we visited Chandrabhaga. It’s a beautiful beach, with the Kushbhadra River and the Bay of Bengal visible. After spending a few minutes there, we went to the Ramchadi temple. After we returned to the hotel, we had lunch and rested.

Again, we visited Jagannath temple at 4:30 p.m. for the flag uploading ceremony. It happens every day, and many people stay outside to see it. After that, we did some shopping (Utkalika is the government-registered shop) and bought some sweets to bring back to Kolkata.

11. Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake

If you want to visit the Chilka River, take one more day, as it is a 4-hour journey from Swargadwar. You can find a small temple on the hilltop after boating and seeing the tiny dolphins in the river.

Book a boat (220 rupees) and an AC bus (355 rupees) from OTDC per head for boating. Don’t go for private boats; the boat sounds heavy, and dolphins have fled from the sound. On the way to Chilika, they also visit the Alarnath temple and the Chilika nature interpretation centre.

Attention: – There is a trap for the Visitor in Chilka by local people. At a halt, local bikers came and acted as helpers. They will say there is a short route to the lake, but don’t leave NH316. The boat charges are almost triple, approximately 4500 rupees, but if you come from the main road (NH316), the boat ride charge is 1800.

The last day of Puri

The last day is homecoming day. We spent all day on the seaside, taking a bath for a long time and enjoying the waves. Around 5 pm, we check out from the hotel and take an auto to Puri railway station. Duranto Express is a very comfortable train (departure at 8:30 pm); it provides dinner included in the ticket. At 4 am, we came back to Sealdah railway station.

Travel savings plan

We visited all the tourist spots in Bhubaneswar by Uber cab. Coming from Puri and sightseeing in Bhubaneswar is a huge journey, so it’s better to stay one day in Bhubaneswar. It’s my first money-saving trick for the Puri tour.

Puri: Best time to visit

You can visit Puri throughout the year. Mid-April is best in the summer and is the season for the famous Chandan yatra, and June-July is renowned for the Rathyatra of Lord Jagannath.

Puri Shopping

We bought a handmade umbrella, a wallet, and a toy from Pipli, a handmade toy from Raghurajpur, a Kokti saree, a bedsheet, a baby dress, a T-shirt, a Salwar, a Panjabi, and a shirt from Puri. Compared to Kolkata, the Puri clothing market is cheap, and the product quality is good.

Puri  food 

Bengali food is available. Sweets like Chenapora, Khaja, Madanmohan, etc., are exceptional.

Puri Khaja shop

Nrusingha Sweets( near Jagannath temple), Kakatua Sweets, and Ganguram (near Swargadwar) are famous for Khaja.

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Not to-do list

If you want to stay in Puri, cooking is a good idea, but if you wish to visit tourist places in Puri, Orissa, it will be a hectic job. You may be short of time.

If you go to Pipli, Raghurajpur, do not take the auto. It will take lots of time.

Things to remember:

All-time carry ID proof. Carry food if you have a baby.

Emergency contact numbers
Shri Jagannath Temple	06752-222001
Puri Temple Office	06752-222002
Temple Chief Administrator	06752-223002
Tourist Officer	06752-222664
Town Police Station	06752-222039
Puri Sea beach Police Station	06752-222025
Puri Singhadwar Police Station	06752-252470
Baselisahi Police Station	06752-230191
Baliapanda Police Station	06752-254044
Puri Municipality Executive Officer	06752-222122
Electricity Executive Engineer	06752-223521
PWD Executive Engineer	06752-223433
Water Supply Control Room	06752-222081
Emergency & Immediate Assistance	1800-200-2524

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