When it comes to traveling we all become very excited about it. In India, there are so many choices for places to visit. There are numerous religious places which are a must-visit once in the lifetime of an individual. One of the most popular religious places among people is situated in Puri. It is the land of the Jagannatha and is considered one of the places included in Char Dhamyatra. You can book a hotel in puri and enjoy your stay here.

Apart from the ancient temple of Lord Jagannathpuri, there are many other exciting places here that you can enjoy visiting when you are here. The list of must-visit places in Puri is stated below. Let’s have a look at them.

• Sri Jagannathpuri temple: This temple is one of the oldest constructed temples that holds a great religious feeling of the people of India. This temple is part of the Char Dhamyatra. The richly carved temple structure enhances its beauty. Many scientists are not able to identify the theory of architecture that is used in building this temple. Whenever a person visits this temple he/she is never sent emptied stomach as they follow the ancient Hindu believes. They offer all the devotees there with parsadam that is made with ancient Indian recipes. The food cooked here is never wasted. The most attraction of the visitors is drawn when there is annual Rathyatra. Devotees’ miles of distance to be a part of this.
• Astaranga beach: As the name justifies, it is a beach where you can see the different shades of the sun while it rests in the sea. People who are fond of photography come here to capture pictures of nature. This beach is very near to the famous religious place Pirjahania. No doubt this place is a little far from Puri, but once you have planned your trip, take out a day for this and visit this place.
• Markandeswara temple: It is believed from very old times that this is the holy lace of the safe Markandeya who meditated on Hindu God Lord Shiva. The temples have sculptures of Lord Natraja with ten hands. Here you will see many faces of Lord shiva in different postures and also with Goddess Parvathi and their children Ganesha and Kartika. The architecture of this temple is worth seeing, you will be amazed to see the artistic beauty of the temple. All the devotees that come to the Jagannath temple do visit this temple as well as it is very close enough and even both these temples are very ancient.
• Narendra tank: This is one of the largest tanks of Odisha and is very near to the Jagannath temple. All the devotees of the temple come here to take the holy baths. Plenty of Hindu rituals are performed here at the time of the festival of Chandanayatra. The place is having a large water tank and a small temple named ChandanaMandapa.
• Puri Beach: This beach is surrounded with golden colored sand and is located on the east coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is a paradise for the people who love to be surrounded by nature. This beach is very near to the ancient and popular temple Jagannath temple. The visitors will be availed of numerous accommodation options and food options that make your stay even more exciting. This beach is a very common attraction for couples as the views of sunrise and sunset are mesmerizing.
• Sudarshan crafts museum: If you want to see the history of this place then do visit this museum. It was established by Mr.SudarshamSahoo for the evolution of craftsmanship here. This museum provides all types of support to the craftsmen. This place is designed and decorated with traditional sculptures. Various workshops are conducted here for the craftsman. This place is has a minimal entry fee of rupees five. If you are a person that loves art and craft then this place is a must-visit place.
• Pipli: this town is around forty kilometers away from puri. This town is known as the artistic town of Odisha. This town was built to preserve the heritage of Odisha. Here you will find many artisans that will amaze you with the handcrafted clothes, paintings, sculptures, etc. most of the people living here depend upon the money earned from their art skills. All these amazing things are exported to different parts of countries around the world.
• Sakhigopal temple: this is the mini temple of Jagannath temple that is situated far from Puri. People who visit Jagannath temple believe that their trip is not complete until they visit this temple. Here in this temple, you will see the idol of Lord Krishna made rare Braja stone. There is an annual festival celebrated in November named Amlanavami. Puri Beach: This beach is surrounded with golden colored sand and is located on the east coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is a paradise for the people who love to be surrounded by nature. This beach is very near to the ancient and popular temple Jagannath temple. The visitors will be availed of numerous accommodation options and food options that make your stay even more exciting. This beach is a very common attraction for couples as the views of sunrise and sunset are mesmerizing.
• Chilka Lake: we all have studied that this is the only natural lake in India. People who come to puri are highly recommended to visit this place as well. It is a saltwater lagoon that flows into the Bay of Bengal. This place is rich in underwater biodiversity. This is an ideal place to visit with your family and enjoy the natural environment there. 

All the sated above places are must-visit places of Puri and nearby Puri. Surely, you will be astonished by the natural and artistic beauty of this place. Also, the visit to the famous Jagannath temple will make your trip worth and you will get to know more about the Hindu culture.