Places worth the detour in Puri

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Puri, India, across 3 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (5). Best known: Jagannath Temple. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites5 Built landmarks2 Nature & landscapes1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Jagannath Temple

Sacred sites · Notable

Temple at Puri, Odisha

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2.Gundicha Temple

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Building in India

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3.Vimala Temple

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Hindu temple in Puri

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4.Golden Beach, Puri

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Sea beach of Odisha

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5.Atharanala

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Bridge in Puri town, Odisha (India)

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6.Jagannath Temple, Dharakote

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Temple in India

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7.Lokanatha Temple

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Hindu (Shiva) temple

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8.Nila Chakra

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

The Nila Chakra (Blue Discus) is the discus mounted on the top shikhar of the Jagannath Temple.

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