Places To Visit Near Puri After Rath Yatra: Jagannath Rath Yatra concluded on 26 June. During this time, Lord Krishna, along with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra, leaves the temple of Jagannath temple in Puri, the pilgrimage city of Odisha, and goes on a city tour. The religious experience of Puri's Rath Yatra is unique, but after this, if you want to explore something peaceful and new, then visit such places within about 100 km of Puri, about which very few people know. However, the beauty, architecture, and importance of these places is quite high. After the religiousness of Puri, if you want to go deep into Odisha, then definitely visit these places.
Barabati Fort, Cuttack
Barabati Fort is located in Cuttack, about 85 km from Puri. The history of this fort is from the 14th century, which is one of the historical heritages of Cuttack. The view of the Mahanadi River from here is very attractive. If you are going to visit Barabati Fort, then also visit the ancient ruins, gateway structure, and the nearby Barabati Stadium. Keep in mind that to avoid the heat and click good photos, visit here only in the morning or evening.
Dhabaleshwar Island, Cuttack
Dhabaleshwar Island is in Cuttack itself, which is about 95 km from Puri. The specialty of this place is that it is a calm and beautiful island located in the middle of Mahanadi. There is also an ancient temple of Lord Shiva here. Tourists can enjoy the hanging bridge, boat ride, and darshan of Shivling here. You will be able to experience a unique confluence of religiosity and natural beauty at this place.
Mukteshwar Temple, Bhubaneswar
After the Puri visit, reach Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, located about 65 km away. There is a temple of Mukteshwar Mahadev here, which is a great example of the artistic architecture of Odisha. The history of this temple dates back to the 10th century. Intricate carvings, artistic archways, and solitude can be experienced in this temple. This is a great place for photography lovers.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Bhubaneswar
Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are 70-75 km away from Puri. These caves associated with Jainism are from the 2nd century BC. Here you can see carvings of elephants, lions, and kings and the view of the city from the height of the cave. The best time to visit the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves is early morning or in the evening at sunset.
Odisha State Museum, Bhubaneswar
Odisha State Museum is located in the capital Bhubaneswar itself, which is 65 km from Puri. The galleries here have a treasure of Odisha's culture, paintings, weapons, statues, and handicrafts. A great place for children to learn and see.
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