With an affluent historic heritage from 3rd century BC, Puri in Odisha is one of the Char Dhams of Lord Vishnu in India and one of the major the spiritual capital of Odisha is considered as a major pilgrimage hub in Odisha, India. Puri is the most visited tourist destination in Odisha and is one of the major tourist attractions of Golden Triangle of Tour of Odisha. Puri is famous for its religious, spiritual and pilgrimage significance, historic archeological find, architectural splendor and panoramic sea sight spot.

Situate on the Bay of Bengal in the coastal belt of Odisha, golden beaches of Puri attracts numerous tourists over the years from across world.

Due to its ancient monumental architecture, magnificent temples like Lord Jagannath Temple as one of the Char Dhams, world famous Puri golden beach, World Heritage Site Konark Sun Temple and Asia’s largest brackish water lake Chilika Lagoon nearby, Puri proudly entered its name in the world tourism map.

Puri has become a major world tourism destination from both leisure tourism and pilgrimage tourism point of view. With abundant religious significance, picturesque beach side views it has facilitated Puri to be transformed from local to global tourist attractions.

The world famous Annual Puri Ratha Yatra -also known as Car Festival ( Charriot Pulling ), is celebrated every year (between June-July )in the Odia month of Asadha, on the second day of the lunar fortnight. Numerous devotees from across the world rush to Puri during this festival to have sacred glimpses of Lord Jagannath and to pull the chariot rope from Shree Mandir to Gundicha Mandir. The ropes of three huge chariots are pulled by millions of devotees.

Puri Beach Festival is an annual beach festival celebrated on the golden sea beach of Puri near Swargadwara every year during November month for 5 days. This festival is organized by the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (Orissa) (HRAO), co-sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha (Orissa), Development Commissioner of Handicrafts and the Eastern Zonal Cultural Center, Calcutta. This delightful cultural festival has been able to attract numerous tourist and participants from across the globe and hence gained it popularity in recent years. Exhibition of Handicrafts, Handloom and Sand Art, Fashion Shows, Cultural Programs, Culinary stalls are the main attractions of this grand event.

One can feel the vibrant culture of Puri while on a trip by it's narrowly streets with cheerfully painted houses, spoof of majestic house, has a charisma of its own. The spacious/wide grand road and the Lord Jagannath Temple are the major spot of attractions for the Pilgrims and visitors.

From the Chakratirtha road to the waterfront of Marine Drive Road there are score of star hotels, resorts available for to accommodate tourist coming to this divine land of Puri. Resorts towards the long stretch of Marine drive are more popular among the visitors who want a leisurely overnight stay, due to its waters front and calm serene atmosphere with cool sea breeze of Bay of Bengal.