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The Hotel & Restaurant Association of Orissa (HRAO) organizes a festival of Dance and Music on specially erected pandal on the sea beach at Puri from 23rd to27th November. Along with this, other events like a Handicraft & Handloom Exihibition, Beach Sports, Sand Art Display, Food Fair etc are also organized.

How to Reach -

By Air : The nearest Airport is Bhubaneshwar (60 kms). Air India, Indian Airlines (Indian), Jet Airways, Go Air, and all other domestic airlines operate regular flights to Bhubaneshwar from all metropolitan cities across India. Indian Airlines runs flights from Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai and Visakhapatnam to and from Bhubaneshwar. .

By Rail : Puri is a Railway terminus of the East Coast Railways. It is well connected with Kolkata, New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijaywada and Tirupati. Besides, Bhubaneswar is connected to major cities like Chennai, Bangalore and Kochi and is only one and half hours from Puri. The Rajdhani Express connects Delhi to Bhubaneswar and takes a little over a day to cover the distance. The Puri Railway Station is centrally located.

By Road : 60 kms from Bhubaneswar and 35 kms from Konark, it is connected by NH 203. Regular bus services, both private and public sectors operate to and from various places of the State and adjoining states. Very frequent bus services are available from Konark, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Deluxe buses and express buses link Puri with Bhubaneswar. Additionally, Konark is just an hour away and there are jeeps standing by at the bus stand for this journey. Frequent bus services are available from Konarak,Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack.

Where to Stay -

Comfortable and economical accommodation arrangements can be availed at Puri (STD code-06752).

The list of the hotels are here :

Hotel's Name & Address	Hotel's Name & Address
Hotel May Fair Beach Resort, C.T.Road, Puri, Ph.- 227800	Hotel Vijoy International. C.T.Road, Puri-2, Ph.- 222702/ 222705
Hotel Holiday Resort, C.T.Road, Puri-2, Ph.- 222440/ 224370/371/500	B.N.R.Hotel, C.T.Road, Puri-2, Ph.- 222063/ 222060/223005/006
Hotel Nilachal Ashok, Near Raj Bhawan, VIP Road, Puri-1 Ph.- 223651/223671/639	Hotel Toshali Sands, Puri Konark Marine Drive, Puri-2, Ph.- 250572 /250571/ 250573
Hotel Hans Coco Palms, Baliapanda, Puri Ph.- 230038,230951/52	Neelachal Lodge (Bhajan Kutir) Swargadwar, Puri, Ph.- 223387
Dalmia Atithi Vihar, C.T.Road, Puri-2, Ph.- 225557/226861	Sterling Holiday Resort, Sipasarubali, Puri, Ph.- 230090/918
Marina Beach Resort,Puri. A unit of Sun & Sand Properties Pvt. Ltd. Ph.-254304/05/06	Hotel Swimming, New Marine Drive Road, Ph.- 254243
Hotel Finch, New Marine Drive Road, Swargadwar, Puri, Ph.- 230008	Surya Beach-Inn, (A unit of Seven Green Valleys Pvt. Ltd.) C.T.Road, Puri-752001
Panthanivas, OTDC, Chakratirtha Road, Sea Beach, Puri-1, Ph.- 222740/222562	Puri Hotel, Sea Beach, Puri Ph.- 222114/223809
Holiday House, C.T.Road, Puri, Ph.- 223782	Hotel New Sea Hawk, Swargadwar, Puri, Ph.- 231400/231500
Hotel Pulinpuri, Sea Beach, Puri, Ph.- 222360/ 220700	Hotel Park, Sea Beach, Puri, Ph.- 223366/ 224698
Hotel Ocean View, Sea Beach, Puri, Ph.- 223352	Hotel Raj, Baliapanda, Marine Drive, Puri, Ph.- 221183/230767/230283/230282
Hotel Paradise, Grand Road, Puri, Ph.- 222278/223711	Hotel Repose, Sea Beach, Near Panthanivas, Puri, Ph.- 223376
Hotel Sonali, Sea Beach, Puri, Ph.- 223545/223295	Hotel Samudra, C.T.Road, Puri-2, Ph.- 222705/224155
Hotel Asian Inn, New Marine Drive Road, Puri, Ph.- 231307/347	Hotel Niladri, New Marine Drive Road, Puri, Ph.- 230799
Hotel Prabhupada, New Marine Drive Road,Puri, Ph.- 231880	Hotel Sri Hari, New Marine Drive Road, Puri, Ph.- 231644/655
Hotel sea-Palace, C.T.Road, Puri, Ph.- 229697/95	Hotel Deep Resort, Sea-beach, Puri, Ph.- 220848
Hotel Saptarshi, Near Birla Guest House, Baliapanda, Puri, Ph.- 231429	Hotel Sea Point, Acharya Harihar Chhak, Puri, Ph.- 228257/221159/228916
Hotel Dolphin, Swargadwar Road, Puri, Ph.- 231453	Hotel Konark, Swargadwar Road, Puri, Ph.- 231480/270
Hotel Sakuntala, Sea-Beach, Puri, Ph.- 221347/233378/79	Hotel Park Beach Resort, Sea-Beach, Puri, Ph.- 224698/221166
Hotel RL, Swargadwar, Marine Drive Road, Puri, Ph.- 230344/223970	Hotel Puri Beach Resort, New Marine Drive Road, Puri, Ph.- 231888/788
Hotel Dream Land, New Marine Drive Road, Ph.- 230252/231757	Hotel Camellia, New Marine Drive Road, Ph.- 231424
Hotel Sonur Kullu, New Marine Drive Road, Puri, Ph.- 230617	Hotel City Plaza, C.T.Road, Puri, Ph.- 222311/222011
Hotel Arya Palace, C.T.Road, Puri, Ph.- 232688/89	Hotel Kamala Residency, Gopal Ballav Road, Puri, Ph.- 232745/46
Hotel Ashray, Infront of Sankaracharya Matha, Puri, Ph.- 231742/254142	Hotel Nayak Plaza, Grand Road, Puri, Ph.- 221164 / 232582
Hotel Ambar, Swargadwar, Puri, Ph.- 220776	Hotel Laxmi Jyoti, New Marine Drive road, Puri, Ph.- 231629

Coming soon...........

Other Activities -

There's much more to Puri than its temples and beaches.

Fairs and Festivals :
Puri offers a plethora of colorful fairs and festivals round the year. However, the Ratha Yatra or Chariot Festival, Snana Yatra, Gosani Yatra, Puri Beach Festival, Shreekshetra Utsav, Ganesh Puja and Jhulana Yatra are among the more widely celebrated ones.

Art & Craft- A shopper's Paradise:
Puri is a spectacular souvenirs centre. of seashell, Pattachitras and Palm Leaf paintings, Horn work, Wood carvings, and Solapith work can be purchased from Utkalika Emporium outlets or from the numerous private shops / stalls spread all over the beach town. Also, check out Puri's Swargadwar Market, Art & Craft complex at Mochisahi Chhak, Sudarshan Crafts Museum at Station Road, Sun Crafts at Police Line Square and Sambalpuri Bastralaya at Grand Road.

Coming soon.........

Cuisines & Restaurants -

Delectable seafood, traditional Oriya Cuisine, Indian (veg and non-veg), Chinese and Continental cuisine are available at Puri.

Hotel Hans-Coco palms, Hotel Holiday Resort, Hotel Mayfair Beach Resort,Hotel Toshali Sands, Hotel Vijoy International,Hotel Grand Central, Puri Hotel & Panthanivas.

Do's and Don'ts -

Indian Cultural Etiquette

1. If you are male introduced to a lady or a grown-up girl, don't take the initiative of offering a handshake. If she extends her hand, you may reciprocate, but don't be the first to extend yours. If you are female and are being introduced to a male: it is up to you - the female - to take the initiative for a handshake. The rule of thumb is: the female extends her hand first, and the male reciprocates.

2. The Western practice of a peck on the cheek as a form of greeting a lady or a grown up girl is not advisable except in the case of those who are used to such practices.

3. Indian English has its own accent and this does vary depending upon the region. The universal welcome greeting across the country is with folded hands and a slight bow. This is called `namaste` or `namashkar`. It should be reciprocated with a smile.

4. Some Indians are in the habit of shaking their head to say yes or no. Please confirm what they mean, if you are not familiar with regional gestures.

5. While visiting places of worship, respect should be shown as required Some Indians do not take alcohol or meat for religious, traditional or personal reasons. This should be kept in mind in entertainment.

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