Puri Beach
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Golden sand stretching for several kilometres in front of Puri town; sunrise, camel rides, sand sculptures and seaside snacks offer a different side to the pilgrimage.
The beach runs along the seafront promenade. The eastern section, a Blue Flag 'Golden Beach' with good management, has lifeguards and showers. The middle section near Swargadwar (Gate of Heaven) is the liveliest, especially in the evening, full of snack stalls, camels and shell vendors; the sand sculptures of artist Sudarsan Pattnaik are often exhibited here. The Bay of Bengal has big waves and rip currents, so only swim in areas with lifeguards on duty. The best time to watch the sunrise is early morning.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Swargadwar
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Narendra Pokhari
- Markandeshwar Temple & Tank
- Atharanala Bridge
- Gundicha Temple
- Lokanatha Temple
- Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village