subject: 5 Star Hotels In Puri [print this page] The holy city of Puri is located in the state of Orissa. It is considered one of the holiest places in India as is one of the Char Dhams in India, meaning one of the four most holy places in India. It is a religious city and houses number of temples and shrines. Thousands of devotees flock this pious place every year.
The city is famous for its temples, such as the Jagannath Temple and the Gundicha Temple. The Jagannath temple being the oldest in the city was built in the 12th Century and is a major tourist attraction. Other attractions of this place include pristine beaches such as Swargadwar Beach and Puri Beach.
Swargadwar beach has a religious importance and devotee take a holy dip in its waters to ward off evils. Other major tourist attraction includes Chilika Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary, Temple of Child Krishna at Indradyumna Tank, Markandeswar tank - the Museum, Sudarshan Workshop and Atharnala Bridge
There are numerous accommodation places available in Puri. The major 5 star hotel in Puri is the Mayfair Puri. Other luxury hotels in Puri are Toshali Sands, The Chariot and Hans Coco Palms. The hotels provide all the modern amenities and services. Some of them are located near the beach and within the city, so they are convenient to stay in.
All hotels provide buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are multi-cuisine restaurants in all hotels to provide the meals of choice. Most of these hotels provide free pick up and drop to airport, railway station and other places.
The staffs at hotel are courteous, well behaved and very helpful. The room service is excellent. The hotels provide unmatched beauty and serenity. Staying in these hotels, visitors are also guided on the places that they must visit and are provided toured bus services around the city.
It is very important to make advance bookings for these hotels, especially during the Puri Rath Yatra or the car festival, which takes place in the months of June and July. During this period millions of devotees converge to the city to join festivities lasting for nine days. Hence the availability of rooms in hotels is less.
Overall, the 5 star hotels of Puri provide a comfortable stay coupled with excellent customer service.
