Best Time To Visit in Puri

Location: On the coast of Bay of Bengal

State: Orissa  

STD Code: 06752

Distances: Bhubaneshwar(60 Km), Cuttack(95 Km), Kolkata(550 Km), Waltair(480 km), Gopalpur(242 Km)

Languages Spoken: Oriya, Bengali, Hindi and a bit of English

Temperature: Summers 38°C(Max); 27°C (Min), Winter – 28 °C(Max); 15°C(Min)

Best Time to Visit: October till mid-March

Jagannath Temple: Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple. Electronic items like mobile and cameras are also not allowed inside. Beggars: Keep loose change if you are benevolent, but remember giving alms to one will invite thousands to gather round you and make your life difficult. Better to keep an indifferent attitude.

Pandas: Pandas are another nuisance in and around Puri. They start pestering you moments after you alight from the train to the platform. They seem to sense tourists wherever they are and whatever they are doing. So if you are km ahead before the Jagannatha temple, sipping a drink you cannot get away from their sharp eyes. The point, however, is that, If you want to have a peaceful Darshan and offer Pujas without hassles, then it is better to hire one but not before a hard bargain.

Clothing: Puri remains hot and humid for most of the year so light cotton clothing is the best. Carry sunglasses and a cap with you. Carry water bottles to avoid dehydration.

Auto Rickshaws: Auto Rickshaws are available in plenty to take care of your local travel itineraries. However, it is better to fix the fare beforehand.

Ideal Duration: Spending two to three days is enough to see all the attractions of Puri in detail. However if you plan to visit other destinations like Chilika lake or Gopal pur you have to make a plan for a week.

Puri on the coastal Bay of Bengal on the east coast of India experiences a tropical climate. Though Puri is visited round the year especially people from west Bengal due to its proximity, but summers are hot and humid in Puri. In comparison winters are better.

Months- March to May

Maximum Temperature: Around 36° C

Minimum Temperature: 24° C

Summers are hot in Puri with mercury going high in the daytime. However due to breeze blowing in from the sea the evenings are cooler. 

Months: June to October

Maximum Temperature: Around 32° C

Minimum Temperature: 25° C

Puri experiences the south west monsoon in June and as such during monsoon months is very humid. Due to heavy rains the sea becomes very turbulent. From September to October there is a relief from humidity as the rains gradually decline with some gentle showers. However there is an added charm to see the wild sea during the rains. It is a mesmerizing experience to be on the beach at that point of time.

Months: November to February

Maximum Temperature: Around 28° C

Minimum Temperature: 17° C

Winter starts making its presence felt from the month of November., The temperatures take a dip and then steadies at an average of 16° centigrade in the peak winter months of December and January. This is the best season to visit Puri as despite bright sun shine during the day the cold winds from the North and North east keep the temperatures low.