Caution
Puri in May
Odisha, India
May bakes the Golden Beach — not recommended
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Very hot — avoid
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy — excellent highway. road condition: Excellent NH-316. public transport: Direct trains from Delhi/Kolkata/Chennai. Frequent buses from Bhubaneswar.. from nearest city: Bhubaneswar 60km (1.5h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. note: Full medical infrastructure for pilgrimage city. ambulance: 108. police station: Sea Beach PS — 1km. nearest hospital: District Headquarters Hospital Puri — 2km
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G coverage
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Safe beach with lifeguards, Jagannath Temple prasadam (world's largest kitchen), Good medical facilities, Flat terrain — stroller OK, Many family restaurants, Rath Yatra spectacular for all ages
Elevation
6m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — pleasant beach weather + spiritual calm |
| February | 5/5 | Peak — best beach + temple weather |
| March | 4/5 | Holi/Dol Purnima at Jagannath Temple is special — colors meet… |
| April | 3/5 | Heat thins the crowds but temple visits need early morning… |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Very hot — avoid |
| June | 4/5 | Rath Yatra month — exceptional |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon + Rath Yatra tail |
| August | 2/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | Post-monsoon improving |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — Durga Puja + perfect weather |
| November | 5/5 | November is the definitive Puri month — every element aligns perfectly |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — holiday season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhubaneswar 60km (1.5h). Roads: Excellent NH-316. Self-drive: Easy — excellent highway. Public transport: Direct trains from Delhi/Kolkata/Chennai. Frequent buses from Bhubaneswar.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
6m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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