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7 Days in Puri: Heritage, Coastline and Craft

A week-long budget trip exploring Puri's sacred temples, coastal landscapes, artisan heritage villages, and local markets.

  • 20Food stops
  • 15Beaches
  • 5Temples & shrines
  • 5Markets & shops
  • 3Museums
  • 3Road trips
  • budget travellers
  • culture enthusiasts
  • families
  • solo
  • budget
  • puri
  • heritage

Day by day

Day 1

Central Puri Temples and Coast8 Activities

Start the journey in the core of Puri visiting sacred landmarks, surfing the coast, and exploring town markets.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Wild Grass Restaurant

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat a traditional Odia breakfast at Wild Grass Restaurant.

  2. 09:1511:15
    Sightseeing

    Visit Jagannath Temple

    09:15 – 11:15

    Explore the ancient Jagannath Temple, observing worship practices and traditional temple architecture.

    • entryFree
  3. 11:3012:30
    Outdoor

    Relax at Puri Beach

    11:30 – 12:30

    Spend time on the sandy shore along the Bay of Bengal.

  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Chung Wah Restaurant

    12:45 – 13:45

    Have lunch at Chung Wah Restaurant near Grand Road.

  5. 14:1516:15
    Outdoor

    Surfing Lessons at Puri Beach

    14:15 – 16:15

    Take a guided beginner surfing lesson with local instructors.

  6. 16:3017:45
    Shopping

    Shopping at Swargadwar Market

    16:30 – 17:45

    Browse budget stalls selling handicrafts, brass items, and regional sweets.

  7. 18:0019:15
    Outdoor

    Golden Beach Sunset Walk

    18:00 – 19:15

    Walk along Golden Beach during sunset.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Peace Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Dine on affordable seafood and Indian dishes at Peace Restaurant.

Day 2

Artisan Villages and Beachfront Markets8 Activities

Travel to nearby artisan villages to see traditional crafts before returning for coastal water sports and market visits.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Madhuban Gourmet

    08:00 – 09:00

    Start the day with breakfast at Madhuban Gourmet.

  2. 09:3011:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit Raghurajpur Artist Village

    09:30 – 11:30

    Walk through the heritage village to watch artists create traditional Pattachitra paintings.

    • entryUSD 20
  3. 11:4512:45
    Sightseeing

    Visit Pipili Applique Village

    11:45 – 12:45

    See workshops producing colourful applique cloth craft work.

    • entryFree
  4. 13:0014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Bhojohori Manna

    13:00 – 14:00

    Eat lunch at Bhojohori Manna in Puri town.

  5. 14:3016:00
    Shopping

    Shop at Puri Beach Market

    14:30 – 16:00

    Look through shell craft stalls and souvenir vendors along the promenade.

  6. 16:1517:45
    Outdoor

    Surfing Lessons at Puri Beach

    16:15 – 17:45

    Practice wave riding during an afternoon surfing session.

  7. 18:0019:15
    Outdoor

    Golden Beach Sunset Walk

    18:00 – 19:15

    Take an evening walk along the shoreline.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Wild Grass Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Enjoy dinner at Wild Grass Restaurant.

Day 3

Marine Drive Cycling and Konark Exploration8 Activities

Combine coastal cycling with architectural sightseeing at Konark Sun Temple.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Hotel Gold Dust Restaurant

    08:00 – 09:00

    Have breakfast at Hotel Gold Dust Restaurant.

  2. 09:1511:15
    Outdoor

    Cycling Tour in Konark-Puri Marine Drive

    09:15 – 11:15

    Ride a bicycle along the scenic Marine Drive highway parallel to the sea.

  3. 11:3013:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore Konark Sun Temple

    11:30 – 13:00

    Examine the 13th-century stone carvings and chariot architecture of Konark.

    • entryUSD 30
  4. 13:1514:15
    Food

    Lunch at Kamat Restaurant Konark

    13:15 – 14:15

    Eat lunch at Kamat Restaurant near the temple entrance.

  5. 15:0016:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit Jagannath Temple

    15:00 – 16:30

    Return to Jagannath Temple during afternoon prayers.

    • entryFree
  6. 16:4518:00
    Shopping

    Shopping at Swargadwar Market

    16:45 – 18:00

    Shop for souvenirs and local sweets at Swargadwar Market.

  7. 18:1519:15
    Outdoor

    Relax at Puri Beach

    18:15 – 19:15

    Unwind at Puri Beach early in the evening.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Xavier Event Cafe

    19:30 – 20:30

    Have dinner at Xavier Event Cafe.

Day 4

Chilika Lake Excursion and Coastal Culture8 Activities

Head south to Chilika Lake for boating, followed by artisan visits and beachside markets.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Puri Hotel Restaurant

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat breakfast at Puri Hotel Restaurant.

  2. 09:3012:30
    Outdoor

    Chilika Lake Boating

    09:30 – 12:30

    Take a boat tour across Chilika Lake to observe aquatic life and bird species.

  3. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Chilika Dhaba

    12:45 – 13:45

    Dine on fresh seafood dishes at Chilika Dhaba.

  4. 14:3016:15
    Sightseeing

    Visit Raghurajpur Artist Village

    14:30 – 16:15

    Interact with master craftsmen creating palm leaf engravings.

    • entryUSD 20
  5. 16:4518:00
    Shopping

    Shop at Puri Beach Market

    16:45 – 18:00

    Browse handcrafted wooden toys and trinkets along the beach.

  6. 18:1519:15
    Outdoor

    Golden Beach Sunset Walk

    18:15 – 19:15

    Stroll along the clean sand stretch of Golden Beach at dusk.

  7. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Chung Wah Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Have an evening meal at Chung Wah Restaurant.

  8. —
    Shopping

    Shopping at Swargadwar Market

Day 5

Active Outdoors and Regional Crafts8 Activities

Combine morning surfing with visits to craft villages and afternoon coastal cycling.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Wild Grass Restaurant

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat breakfast at Wild Grass Restaurant.

  2. 09:1511:00
    Outdoor

    Surfing Lessons at Puri Beach

    09:15 – 11:00

    Improve your surf skill set with morning practice.

  3. 11:1512:45
    Sightseeing

    Visit Pipili Applique Village

    11:15 – 12:45

    Purchase direct from artisans making lanterns and banners in Pipili.

    • entryFree
  4. 13:0014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Bhojohori Manna

    13:00 – 14:00

    Enjoy traditional regional food at Bhojohori Manna.

  5. 14:3016:30
    Outdoor

    Cycling Tour in Konark-Puri Marine Drive

    14:30 – 16:30

    Cycle along Marine Drive, enjoying coastal views and sea breezes.

  6. 16:4518:00
    Shopping

    Shopping at Swargadwar Market

    16:45 – 18:00

    Browse budget goods and snacks in Swargadwar Market.

  7. 18:1519:15
    Outdoor

    Relax at Puri Beach

    18:15 – 19:15

    Rest by the ocean shoreline.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Peace Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Eat dinner at Peace Restaurant.

Day 6

Konark Heritage and Lake Boating8 Activities

Visit heritage monuments and take to the water on Chilika Lake before evening market walks.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Madhuban Gourmet

    08:00 – 09:00

    Start the morning with breakfast at Madhuban Gourmet.

  2. 09:3011:30
    Sightseeing

    Explore Konark Sun Temple

    09:30 – 11:30

    Revisit Konark Sun Temple to inspect detailed relief sculptures.

    • entryUSD 30
  3. 11:4513:15
    Outdoor

    Chilika Lake Boating

    11:45 – 13:15

    Enjoy a scenic boat cruise across Chilika Lake waters.

  4. 13:3014:30
    Food

    Lunch at Hotel Sonar Bangla Restaurant

    13:30 – 14:30

    Have lunch at Hotel Sonar Bangla Restaurant.

  5. 15:0016:30
    Sightseeing

    Visit Jagannath Temple

    15:00 – 16:30

    Visit the complex surrounding Jagannath Temple.

    • entryFree
  6. 16:4518:00
    Shopping

    Shop at Puri Beach Market

    16:45 – 18:00

    Shop for souvenirs and local gifts near the promenade.

  7. 18:1519:15
    Outdoor

    Golden Beach Sunset Walk

    18:15 – 19:15

    Walk along the sand during sunset.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Wild Grass Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Dine at Wild Grass Restaurant.

Day 7

Arts, Coastal Ride and Market Farewell8 Activities

Conclude the trip with artist village visits, water sports, cycling, and final market shopping.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Puri Hotel Restaurant

    08:00 – 09:00

    Have breakfast at Puri Hotel Restaurant.

  2. 09:1511:00
    Sightseeing

    Visit Raghurajpur Artist Village

    09:15 – 11:00

    Spend time watching painting demonstrations in Raghurajpur.

    • entryUSD 20
  3. 11:1512:45
    Outdoor

    Surfing Lessons at Puri Beach

    11:15 – 12:45

    Catch your final waves during a surfing session at Puri Beach.

  4. 13:0014:00
    Food

    Lunch at Bhojohori Manna

    13:00 – 14:00

    Eat lunch at Bhojohori Manna.

  5. 14:3016:30
    Outdoor

    Cycling Tour in Konark-Puri Marine Drive

    14:30 – 16:30

    Take a afternoon bicycle tour along Marine Drive.

  6. 16:4518:00
    Shopping

    Shopping at Swargadwar Market

    16:45 – 18:00

    Pick up last-minute handicrafts and souvenirs at Swargadwar Market.

  7. 18:1519:15
    Outdoor

    Relax at Puri Beach

    18:15 – 19:15

    Spend your final evening relaxing by the water at Puri Beach.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Peace Restaurant

    19:30 – 20:30

    Enjoy a farewell dinner at Peace Restaurant.

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