One of the most important Hindu pilgrimage destination, Puri is situated 60Km from Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of Orissa and 35Km from Konark on the Marine Drive .Besides being an important town for the pilgrims, the other important feature of the town is its beautiful beach. This picturesque beach is one the most delightful white beaches in the country and is fast becoming a favorite haunt for tourists from all over the globe.Regarding shopping, the areas both within and outside Puri offer excellent shopping opportunities like the nearby artist villages of Pipli (for the famous appliqué work), Raghurajpur (for pata and palm leaf paintings) and Balakat (for bell-metal work). |