Interesting tourist destinations around Puri you recon visit

Puri is one of the most prominent destinations of Orissa and swarmed by pilgrims as well as tourists seeking a leisurely vacation. However, there are destinations apart from Puri that provide wonderful holiday experience. Head to the state and check out some of its unique destinations.

Puri a place dominated by the sea, religion, temples, and spirituals, remains the quintessential definition of the ideal spiritual destination that backpacker would love to visit. No wonder it is a highly tourist flocked destination in the country that offers one with the soul refreshing aura of spirituality along with mesmerizing travelers with its clean and serene golden beach. If the sea is a dominant attribute and the constantly changing facet of the city, the static Jagannath Temple is the symbol of the centuries old traditions and rituals, and in no way a less dominant force. The temple city of India, as it is just often referenced, it is one of the four most sacred pilgrimages in the country that are called, Chardham. The abode of Lord Jagannath, who is the Lord of the universe according to ancient Hindu scriptures, Puri is one of the most prominent places on the eastern coast of India. Home to arguably the highest number of hotels, now including the Oyo rooms in Puri, therefore drawing large swarms of visitors, who visit it to relish the place's hospitality, serene beach, and the surrounding that is immersed into spirituality.

However, what if you are done exploring the city, but the hunger of relishing a wonderful holiday still remain in you. Orissa is a large enough state and there are many interesting destinations that offer a unique and a bewitching aspect of the state, along with the convenience of being situated close to the holy city of Puri. Given below are some of the getaways from the holy city that you might like to visit.

Maintaining a striking balance between industrialization and natural splendor, Rourkela is an important place in the state. Synonymous to the idea of spending a wonderful vacation exploring and relishing ancient tribal culture, traditional arts, earthly species drenched cuisines, as well as visiting an old steel plant that is amongst the first 3 Indian steel plants ever to be established, visiting Rourkela has to be in your list of travel itinerary while you are in the state. It takes about almost 8 hours to cover the distance from Puri, and there is an easy availability of buses and cabs.

Another major place that you should not miss visiting is Sambalpur. Distinctively known for its large array of ancient temples, it is an important part of the state. While you are here, do not miss the opportunity to explore the splendid natural wealth of the region. Places like Bhadram National Park, Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary, and Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, simply attract the attention. Full of a large and varied species of flora and fauna, including some rare and endangered species, the sanctuaries provide an escapade into the rich nature. While the ancient temples and rich nature of the region are not done bewitching you, the widely popular textiles of the place spoil you, keeping you enchanted the whole time.

India, being a large and diverse country hosts an impressive array of tourist destinations. If one considers the destinations in western regions, Pune and Mumbai are amongst the most frequented destinations, If you prefer, you can explore both the cities together. With a small distance between them along with an excellent connectivity, it is possible to relish the best of both cities in a single holiday. Visit Pune first, relish its attractions and hire a cab from Pune to Mumbai to relish the second city, or simply reverse the process.

Sandeep is an experienced travel consultant, who enjoys travelling and loves to write about the destinations he has been to and shares his experience. He also writes about travel tips, world's best holiday destinations, best hotels in a destination,