Places to See in Puri
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2 public-works wonders, catalogued in Puri, Odisha — every entry sourced from news reports, RTI replies and civic archives.
Puri has spent no small sum on attractions of unmatched ambition. Below, newest first, are the public-works entries every visitor should know about before their next trip through the city. Whichever route you take, the guide covers what to see, its current status, and roughly how much it cost the public to build.
Your Puri tour
Open any entry to collect its stampPuri "World-Class Heritage City" Cost Overrun
Odisha's flagship ABADHA scheme to redevelop Puri around the Jagannath Temple saw its budget balloon by over ₹1,000 crore due to design changes and additional projects added mid-course.
Puri Heritage Corridor Temple Damage
As part of the Heritage Corridor project around the 12th-century Jagannath Temple, excavation by contractor OBCC allegedly destroyed archaeological remains and caused cracks in the Nata Mandap shrine, per a 70-page ASI affidavit in the Orissa High Court; ASI also found the project proceeded without valid National Monuments Authority permission.
Frequently Asked
Visitor questions
What is the number one place to see in Puri?
Scroll to the list. It runs newest first, by the most recent year on record for each entry, so whatever the city has managed most recently sits at the top. Entries with no documented year are filed at the end.
Are these attractions safe to visit?
Define 'safe'. Daylight visits are advised. Maintain distance from open manholes, leaning structures, and anything under active repair. We accept no liability; neither does anyone else, which is rather the theme.
How much did these projects cost?
Where public figures exist, they're listed on each attraction's page, sourced from tenders, budgets and RTI replies. Several projects have no publicly disclosed final cost — that's noted too.
Can I suggest an attraction for this guide?
Puri produces new landmarks faster than we can rank them. Submit a photo and location via the 'Submit a Blunder' button, and our desk will verify and add it.