Tours To Puri, Puri Tourist Attraction, Puri Orrisa Tour, Tours To Puri India

A sacred town - Puri entrances with its timeless appeal. Known for its superb beaches and fishing farms, Puri is a great favorite with peace seekers. A historic city, Puri is an important Indian pilgrimage destination.

Also known as Jaggannath Puri, Puri is famous for the Jaggannath Temple that attracts tourists and pilgrims from far and wide.

History

The earliest available history records indicate that the region that is Puri was a dense jungle that opened out into the spectacular beach. The area was inhabited by pre-Dravidian tribes, known as Sabaras. In fact the neighboring town, Dantapura was also a part of Puri in the olden Days.

Over the years Puri developed into an important center for coastal trade. Rulers from the Ganga dynasty and the 15th century Gajapati rulers had a significant role to play in shaping the political and cultural history of Puri in Orissa, India.

Tourist Attractions

Though tiny, Puri boasts of several places of interest that are 'must sees' on tours to Puri in Orissa, India.

Laze on the Puri Beach; explore the Jaggannath Temple and set out on tours to Gundicha Ghar that is associated with a very popular legend.

Set out on excursions to the Chilka Lake, Pipli, Raghurajpur and Caves of Wonder. The Atharnala Bridge in Puri is a 13th century engineering wonder that is sure to pique your interest.

Magical India Tours offers online reservation for tours to Puri in Orissa, India.