Travel advisory · IndiaSome governments advise against travel to parts of India.The warnings cover only these areas: Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory), Kashmir Valley, Manipur, Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha (Orissa), Rural West Bengal, Srinagar–Ladakh road.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory) · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, US
Kashmir Valley · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy
Manipur · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK
Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, UK, US
Bihar · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Chhattisgarh · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy, New Zealand
Jharkhand · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Odisha (Orissa) · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Rural West Bengal · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Srinagar–Ladakh road · avoid non-essential travel · France, Italy

Also named by one government: Jammu region (Spain), Tripura (Ireland), Assam border areas with Bangladesh (New Zealand), Border areas of Jammu and Kashmir (Italy), Gulmarg (Italy), Imphal (Ireland), India-Myanmar border (France), Ladakh (Spain), Ladakh border with China (immediate vicinity) (France), Nagaland border areas with Myanmar (New Zealand), Pahalgam (Italy), Rural Andhra Pradesh (Spain), Sonamarg (Italy), Srinagar (Italy)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	No advice against the whole country (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	Jun 16, 2025	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	No warning against the whole country; partial warnings for specific areas (regional advisories)	Oct 14, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Exercise increased caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs)	High Degree of Caution (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	Pays relativement sûr dans son ensemble, sous réserve de respecter certaines règles et de tenir compte du risque terroriste (regional advisories)	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Puri

Puri is a coastal town in Odisha known for the Jagannath temple, the Rath Yatra chariot festival and a sandy beach on the Bay of Bengal.

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Puri is a coastal town in Odisha, on India's eastern coast facing the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the country's major Hindu pilgrimage centers, and the Jagannath temple is the town's best-known draw. Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the main temple, so many visitors watch the life of the town from the streets around it. Each summer, Rath Yatra sends huge wooden chariots along the Grand Road.

Puri works for travelers who want temples and a beach on one trip. Konark, with its Sun Temple, is about 35 km up the coast and is a common day trip from Puri. Plan around the calendar: festival days bring large crowds and higher room rates, and the monsoon months from June to September bring heavy rain. Winter months are the easier time to visit. Two to three nights covers the temple, the beach and a day trip to Konark.

Puri in five

Know the Jagannath temple ruleThe temple admits only Hindus, so non-Hindu visitors will not get in. Respect the rule and do not try to bypass it; the surrounding streets and the Grand Road still carry the atmosphere.
Book early for the Rath YatraThe chariot festival in the monsoon months draws large crowds, with road closures and tight hotels. If you want to attend, reserve a room long ahead and confirm the date for the year.Odisha
Swim where lifeguards patrolThe surf and currents are strong, so swim only in marked zones and listen to local lifeguards. Do not swim at night or after drinking.
Use Puri for Konark by roadThe Sun Temple is about an hour away on the Marine Drive, and many travelers do a morning at Konark and a sunset on the beach. A hired car or taxi works best.
Base in Puri or return to BhubaneswarThe capital is under two hours away, and many visitors day-trip from there. Stay a night or two in Puri if you want sunrise at the sea.

Things to do in Puri

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Temple · PuriShree Jagannatha Temple PuriGo on a weekday if you can. Weekends are much busier, and the wait for darshan can run from about 30 minutes to several hours.

a man wearing sunglasses on a beach near the ocean

Sight · PuriModel Beach

a large body of water next to a lush green park

Sight · PuriMarkandeya Tank

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Need to know

Airport: Bhubaneswar, about 1.5 hours by road
Getting there: Direct trains from Kolkata, Delhi and Bhubaneswar
Getting around: Autos, cycle rickshaws and taxis
Best base: Near the beach for a stay, or near the temple for pilgrims
Time needed: 1–2 days; 3 with Konark and Chilika

Weather by month

Rainy days
Days with storms
Festival

Best
Good
Mixed
Poor

JanuaryClear2 rainy daysHigh26°Low20°Cool, dry
FebruaryClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Warm, dry
MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Hot
AprilClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Hot, humid
MayClear6 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low28°Very humid
JuneRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh32°Low29°Rath Yatra season
JulyRain28 rainy daysHigh31°Low28°Monsoon
AugustRain27 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low28°Monsoon
SeptemberRain26 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low27°Wet, humid
OctoberRain16 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh30°Low26°Cyclone risk
NovemberClear4 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Cooler
DecemberClear2 rainy daysHigh26°Low20°Cool, dry

Average daily high and low in Puri, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Festivals: Jun Ratha Yatra · Jul Ratha Yatra

Right now in Puri

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 31°
Humidity: 98%
Wind: 1 km/h
Chance of rain: 54%

Puri

02:06 AM

Tuesday, November 3

GMT+5:30

Today30°24°54%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 54%.
Wed31°23°57%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 57%.
Thu31°23°38%Thursday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 38%.
Fri30°23°20%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 20%.
Sat30°20°14%Saturday: Clear. High 30°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 14%.
Sun29°19°6%Sunday: Fog. High 29°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 6%.

Updated 10:39 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR

Amount

Converted to

INR · Indian Rupee

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Puri

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

Every year

Jun–JulRatha YatraPuri

Day trips by train

Konarkabout 1 hour by roadThe Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Chilika Lakeabout 1.5 hours by roadA coastal lagoon for boat rides and birds.
Bhubaneswarabout 1.5 hours by roadThe capital with its old temple cluster.Read the guide

Before you go to Puri

Konark and Puri day toursTemple and beach days with a driverCompare day trips

Beach hotels and guesthousesSimple stays to sea-view roomsCheck availability

eSIM for the Odisha coastData for rail and cab appsRead the guide

Cover for storms and festival delaysCyclone season and Rath Yatra crowdsRead the guide

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Rules for Puri, checked

Most foreign visitors need a visa for India. Apply for an e-Visa on the official government portal before you travel.Source
Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the Shree Jagannath Temple; view it from outside the gates.
Dress modestly at temples and religious sites, and remove your footwear where asked.

Plan around Puri

Odisha

The state plan with Konark and Chilika

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The big city and train hub to the north

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Continue down the east coast

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Regions, seasons and getting around

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Trains for the Puri line

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Puri FAQ

Can non-Hindus enter the Jagannath temple?

No, the temple admits only Hindus. Non-Hindu visitors can still walk the surrounding streets and see the festival procession in the open.

Is Puri worth visiting?

Yes for the Jagannath temple area and the beach, particularly during festival season. It is less polished than Goa, and the beach is for walking more than for swimming.

How many days do you need in Puri?

One night lets you see the temple area and the beach at sunrise. Add a day for Konark and Chilika.

When is the Rath Yatra?

It falls in the monsoon months, around June or July, on a date that follows the lunar calendar. Check the official Odisha tourism date for the year you plan.

Is the beach at Puri safe for swimming?

Only with care. Currents are strong, so stay in marked zones and use lifeguards' advice.