The Pearl of Orissa (Puri, India)

Индийский город Пури – столица штата Орисса. Это старейший город мира, история которого насчитывает 2000 лет, место паломничества кришнаитов, индуистов, свободных путешественников и …хиппи.

В Пури находится главная индуистская святыня – храм Джаганнатхи (Кришны -Владыки вселенной), который ежегодно посещает множество паломников со всего мира.

The architecture of Puri is remembered not only for its grand temples and places of worship. The city is full of narrow streets, which can best be navigated by renting a bicycle, slums, and luxurious houses of the upper castes.

Puri is especially loved by Japanese tourists. The city even has a special "Japanese quarter" with hostels and hotels, many sushi bars and Japanese cafes. And a special mystical atmosphere attracts hippie travelers, people of creativity and inner freedom. See somewhere on the beach or right in the middle of the city artist with an easel or a musician with a guitar - not a rarity, but rather the norm for Puri. Many of them even stay in Orissa forever.

A few hours from the city is a huge salt lake Chilika. Its main attraction is dolphins. There is even a special "dolphin island" on the lake, where local guides are always ready to arrange an excursion.

If you believe the reviews, Puri leaves pleasant memories for absolutely all travelers. After all, this city conceals a lot of pleasant surprises and unconventional ways of spending time.