Adorned with golden sand and crystal clear water, Puri Beach is quite renowned for its peaceful and calm surroundings. You can get a taste of the local life of Puri as well, as it is a favorite haunt of the natives of this place. Tourists can easily distinguish the local fishermen by their triangular straw hats and dhotis. These fishermen also serve as the lifeguards on the beach and take visitors out in the sea on their boats to look at the mesmerizing sunset. The stretch on the Chakratirtha side is much more tranquil and pleasant for a long stroll, and if you’re feeling a little adventurous you can also go into the waters for a swim.
Puri Beach Activities
A coastline as picturesque as that of the Puri Beach is always the perfect place to enjoy a quiet walk as the sun goes down, or looking out to the beautiful horizon of the landscape. However, this attraction has a lot more to offer its visitors. Tourists can have great fun with camel rides and horse ride at the beach side, which is the perfect way to get a better look at the wonderful sceneries of this place. In addition to these, scuba diving, surfing, swimming and sun bathing are popular activities in Puri Beach.
Puri Beach Festival
Puri Beach plays host to the annual ‘Puri Beach Festival’ which is a colorful celebration of culture and heritage held in the month of November. The festivities include kaleidoscopic displays of various classical and folk dances of India, an exhibition of handicrafts, handloom and sand art, which is perhaps the highlight of this festivals. Sand sculptors from all over the country participate in this event. The celebrations are carried forward by events such as fashion shows and rock shows are also held which add another element of fun to this celebration. Traditional sporting events like beach volleyball, kabaddi, malkham, regatta boat or yacht races are also quite popular.
Come to visit Puri beach and enjoy its unique features, which include large number of activities along with great relaxation.
Whether you want action full holiday or simple relaxing cool, calm holiday, Puri beach is the perfect destination to meet all your requirements.