Jagannath Temple
The Jagannath Temple was built during the 12th century A.D. by Chodaganga Deva. This temple dominates the landscape for kilometers around in Puri. This temple is tallest temple in Orissa which rises to 65 meters high. This temple is also one of the most magnificent pieces of monuments of India. The main deity of the temple is the Lord Jagannath or Lord Krishna which is the main focus of the religious life in Orissa. The other two deities in this temple are Balbhadra and Subhadra. This temple was used by the European sailors as a navigation point and called as white pagoda. It was known so as the walls of the temple were plastered by the king to protect it from the salty sea. In front of the main gate stands a 16 sided monolithic pillar (11 metres high), called Aruna Stambha which formally stood in front of the Sun Temple and was brought to Puri during the 18th century A.D. Due to its great religious importance and hallowed traditions, non-Hindus are not allowed within the temple complex, but, they can see the temple from a specified point. The performance of the various rituals have made every citizen of Puri a part of the temple in his own way. 

Puri Beach
The Puri Beach is another famous tourist attraction in Puri. The Puri beach is one of the finest beach in the world and watching the sunrise and sunset in a symphony of colours is a wonderful experience. The Puri beach is also one of the most popular sea-side resort which is visited by the tourists from all parts of the world. The other attraction of the beach are the excellent surf and shallow waters. The water is shallow enough to walk at a very long distance. The currents are strong some times, but one can also swim by taking care. You can also enjoy boating in the sea.

Chilka Lake
Chilka Lake is located just south of Puri. This is a place of enchanting beauty, and also one of the largest mixed salt and fresh water lake in Asia. Chilika lake is the largest inland lake in India and covers an area of 1100 square km and stretch across the Puri and Ganjam districts. Chilka lake is 70 km. long and 15 km. wide on an average. It is separated from the sea by a narrow sand bar and forms an enormous lagoon when it is joined to the Bay of Bengal with a north mouth. Marshes, lowlands and islands dot the shallow waters. This lake has abundance of bird and marine wildlife. Millions of migratory birds, including ducks, cranes, golden plovers, sandpipers, ospreys, flamingoes, 

hawks and various other birds migrate here during the winter from Persia and Siberia. One can also enjoy the wondrous sight while boating down the gentle waters or fishing for the abundant fish.