Puri is well known for its Lord Jagannatha Temple which makes Rath Yatra the best time to visit Puri in Orissa.
Weather in Puri is highly influenced by sea as it lies on the banks of Bay of Bengal. The tropical climate of Orissa with pleasant winters, hot and humid summers and heavy rainfalls makes the period from October to April the best time to visit Puri. White Sands of Puri Beach attract lots of tourists to Puri from October to April.
Experience in Puri, the abode of Lord Jagannantha
Puri is one among the Charm Dhams, the four most important pilgrimage centers of Hindus. From the very moment you enter the city of Puri, you will find that the life of the locals move around the Lord Jagannantha Temple. One can find lots of pilgrims even in the period from October-April, no doubt millions of pilgrims gather at Puri at the time of Rath Yatra, the Chariot Festival.
Apart from being a pilgrimage site, Puri is famous for its white sand beach too. Puri beach is a well known beach in east India for its white sands, sand art and sunset and sunrise views. The panoramic views of sunset and sunrise at Puri Beach mesmerize the tourists with the play of vibrant colors. Puri beach is a great combination of old and traditional lifestyles and new and modern lifestyles where on one hand you find local fishermen using traditional methods of fishing and on the other hand 4star luxurious resorts are built.
How could any tourist in India miss out to shop? Like many other cities of India, Puri is also a contrast of rich and poor. But the middle class dominates in Puri. Hence, it gives a chance to do shopping at pocket friendly prices. One can purchase the main shopping attractions of Orissa at cheap prices in local markets at Puri. Shopping attractions in Puri consist of various handicraft items, applique, brass materials, woodcarvings, stone carvings, shell products, sola carving, handloom sarees and bangles, patta chitra and palm leaf articles.
Experience Orissa with Toshali Sands
Toshali Sands is a 4 star resort in Puri, Orissa. Experiencing Orissa with Toshali Sands Ethnic Village Resort takes you to a different world. No doubt stay Toshali Sands changes the image of Puri through its lush green lawn and gardens with overlooking views of Balukhanda reserve forest on the Konark Marine Drive tastefully decorated 105 air conditioned rooms, restaurant, three conference halls, shopping arcade, swimming pool, well-equipped gym, children parks, tennis courts and other indoor and outdoor games. Toshali Sands also provides Ayurveda facilities and travel packages in and round Puri.
Toshali Sands is celebrating its Silver Jubilee in 2009. On the completion of 25 golden years, Toshali Sands is offering attractive packages from October to December, 2009. Don’t miss out to avail these packages to celebrate the important events and festivals like Durga Puja, Christmas and New Year in a unique way and at reasonable prices.
