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Going for this? Puri in June

Getting there

Where to stay in Puri

• Toshali Sands Nature Resort

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  resort · Konark Marine Drive, Puri — a low-rise garden resort on the Puri-Konark road

  An 'ethnic village' resort set in broad lawns and gardens on the marine drive between Puri and Konark — cottages, an outdoor pool and quiet grounds away from the town crush. A good base for couples and families who want a beach holiday with space.

• Panthanivas Puri (OTDC)

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  government-guesthouse · Chakratirtha Road, Puri — the OTDC state-tourism hotel near the sea beach

  The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation's Puri property — 52 rooms with an AC restaurant, bar and conference hall, on Chakratirtha Road close to the beach. A dependable government-rate base for pilgrims and budget travellers; books out well ahead during Rath Yatra.

• Chanakya BNR Hotel

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  heritage-hotel · Chakratirtha Road, Puri — a colonial-era railway hotel facing the sea

  A genuine piece of railway heritage — the former Bengal Nagpur Railway hotel, now restored with old-world verandahs, high ceilings, a pool and sweeping sea-facing terraces. Tripadvisor reviewers consistently praise the warm service and the family-friendly heritage atmosphere.

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Where to eat

• Ananda Bazar (Jagannath Temple Mahaprasad)

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  Inside Jagannath Temple, Bada Danda · ₹

  SignatureSankudi Mahaprasad — rice, dal, dalma and saaga eaten seated on the floor off a leaf

  Mahaprasad is freshest after roughly 2pm when the bhog cycle has been offered; come hungry but expect to sit on the floor and eat off a leaf — that is the correct way. Non-Hindus are not permitted inside the temple, so cannot reach Ananda Bazar; sealed Mahaprasad and khaja are available from shops on Grand Road instead. Carry small cash; no cards.

• Grand Road Khaja Shops (Bada Danda cluster)

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  Bada Danda (Grand Road) · ₹

  SignaturePuri khaja — crisp, multi-layered deep-fried pastry soaked in sugar syrup

  Buy khaja fresh and still slightly warm from a busy shop on Grand Road rather than pre-packed boxes — it stays crisp only a few days. Shops near Bagala Dharmasala and Swargadwara are the established clusters. It travels well as a gift but eat it within the week.

• Chung Wah Restaurant

  VIP Road (Hotel Lee Garden) · ₹₹

  SignatureSichuan chicken and Hakka chow mein — Puri's oldest Chinese kitchen

  It is a long-standing local institution rather than a flashy place — go for the noodles and Sichuan chicken, which have stayed consistent for decades. Located on VIP Road on the way towards the beach; pair it with a stop at Wildgrass next door for two contrasting cuisines.

• Chanakya BNR Hotel — The Dining Car

  Chakratirtha Road · ₹₹₹

  SignatureMulti-cuisine dining in a colonial railway-heritage hotel

  The heritage building and lawns are part of the experience — come for an unhurried lunch rather than a quick bite. Non-residents can dine here; reserve ahead in peak pilgrimage season. Pricier than the CT Road cafes but the comfort and hygiene are hotel-grade.

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Other festivals in Puri

• Rath YatraJune/July (Ashadha Shukla Dwitiya)
• Bahuda Yatra9 days after Rath Yatra

Other festivals in June, elsewhere

• Hemis FestivalJune / July (2 days)
• Valley of Flowers Opening SeasonJune 1 (annual opening)
• Bhaderwah MelaJune (Jyeshtha)
• Sonamarg Thajiwas Glacier FestivalJune (varies)
• Devprayag Ganga DussehraJune (Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami)
• Kanatal Surkanda Devi MelaJune (Ganga Dussehra)

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