Puri, home to the legendary Jagannath Temple and one of the four sacred dhams of Hinduism, is among the most sought-after pilgrimage destinations from Kolkata. The journey from Kolkata to Puri by cab covers approximately 500 km and takes around 8-9 hours via NH16.
Route Details
**Distance:** ~500 km | **Duration:** 8-9 hours | **Best Route:** Kolkata → Kharagpur → Balasore → Bhubaneswar → Puri
The route follows NH16 (old NH5) through Odisha's coast. The road is excellent — mostly 4-lane national highway. You'll pass through Balasore, Bhadrak, and Cuttack before reaching Bhubaneswar, from where Puri is just 60 km.
Cab Fare — Kolkata to Puri
- **Sedan:** Starting from ₹5,500 (one-way)
- **SUV:** Starting from ₹7,500 (one-way)
- **Tempo Traveller:** Starting from ₹12,000 (one-way)
Round-trip (3-day package): Sedan ₹9,000 | SUV ₹12,000 (includes local sightseeing)
Must-Visit Places in Puri
1. **Jagannath Temple** — One of the four dhams. Non-Hindus can view from Raghunandan Library rooftop.
2. **Puri Beach** — Long sandy beach, sunrise views, and evening market
3. **Konark Sun Temple (35 km)** — UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece
4. **Chilika Lake (50 km)** — Asia's largest brackish water lagoon with dolphin spotting
5. **Raghurajpur Heritage Village** — Famous for Pattachitra paintings
Recommended Itinerary (3 Days)
**Day 1:** Kolkata to Puri by cab (8-9 hrs). Evening: Puri beach sunset.
**Day 2:** Morning: Jagannath Temple darshan. Afternoon: Konark Sun Temple + Chandrabhaga beach. Evening: Local market.
**Day 3:** Morning: Chilika Lake boat ride (dolphins!). Afternoon: Return to Kolkata or extend stay.
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