Your stay — The Chariot
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Bipad Tarini Chandi Bari (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Good to know — Puri
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.55 · INR
Emergency Contacts
PuriFor tourist assistance, dial 1363 (toll-free). For coast guard or beach emergencies, call 1554. Local hospital: District Headquarters Hospital, Puri – 06752-222042.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Puri, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Chariot
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) → Marchikote Inn, Puri
💡 Prepaid taxi counters outside arrivals charge ₹1500–₹1800. Avoid touts offering rides for less — they often detour to commission shops. Uber and Ola operate in Bhubaneswar but drop you at the airport gate; drivers may cancel long trips to Puri.
Bhubaneswar Railway Station → Puri Railway Station
💡 Trains like 18410 or 58412 are reliable. From Puri station, Marchikote Inn is a 1.5 km walk or ₹30 auto ride. Avoid rickshaws from station forecourt — walk 50m outside for honest fares.
Puri City Centre (Marchikote Inn area) → Jagannath Temple / Puri Beach
💡 Agree on fare before boarding. Short hops within town cost ₹20–₹50. For temple visits, ask the driver to drop at the 'Lion's Gate' (Simhadwar) — closest to Marchikote Inn. Auto drivers often ask double for tourists, so use local rates as reference.
Bhubaneswar Bus Stand (Baramunda) → Puri Bus Stand (Gundicha)
💡 AC buses are marked 'BBSR-PURI' and stop at Baramunda. From Puri bus stand, Marchikote Inn is a 10-minute auto rickshaw ride (₹50–₹80). Non-AC buses cost ₹40 but are crowded and slower.
About Puri
Wikipedia ↗
The Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu. It is located in Puri, Odisha, on the eastern coast of India. As per temple records, King Indradyumna of Avanti built the main temple. The present temple complex was rebuilt from the eleventh century onwards on the site...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Chariot?
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Top Attractions in Puri
💡 Go half an hour before sunset – you get the temple in golden light. The rooftop is quiet mid-afternoon. Ask the librarian to show you the 400-year-old palm-leaf manuscripts if you're curious about Odia script.
💡 Walk north past the fishing boats at dawn – you'll see the sun rise over the sea and dodge the hawkers. The light is best for photos. Avoid swimming: rip currents are common.
💡 Go at sunset for the atmosphere, but stay quiet and respectful. Remove your shoes before the paved area. Locals sell small clay lamps (diyas) for 5 rupees – light one and set it on the water as an offering.
💡 Take a shared auto-rickshaw from Puri (30-40 rupees per person) – it's cheaper than a taxi. Visit at low tide to see the river join the sea safely. No swimming, but wading is fine. Bring your own water – no shops on site.
💡 Visit early morning around 5am to see the Mangala Aarti from the library rooftop (free). Avoid midday heat and crowds. For a small donation, priests offer guided explanations of the carvings.