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March 24, 2018March 6, 2018

How to plan one day Puri trip

If you have only one day to spend in Puri, you can visit the following places-

Sudarshan Crafts Museum

The outer look of the museum depicts Japanese style of architecture. The place showcases stone statues and wood carvings.

Address: Station Road, Puri, Odisha 752002, India

Contact: +91 6752 220 474

Visiting time: 07:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next Destination: Ramachandi temple, 15 minutes walk

Ramachandi temple

It is a beautiful temple on the banks of the Kushabhadra River, where it flows to the Bay of Bengal.

Address: Government Girls High School, College Road, Puri, Odisha 752001, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next Destination: Digabareni Pillar, 15 minutes walk

Digabareni Pillar

It is a historical landmark of Odisha.

Address: Puri, Odisha 752001, India

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next Destination: Puri Beach, 5 minutes drive

Puri Beach

Puri- Golden beach — Courtesy: www.feelindia.org

It is also called as the golden beach. You can find many sand artists carving their imagination on the sand in this beach. You can also shop for pearls from the local vendors here.

Address: Puri, Odisha 752001, India

Time to spend: 1.5 hours

Next Destination: Gundicha temple, 10 minutes drive

Gundicha temple

It is a sandstone temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The temple is significant because it is the destination of the Iconic Rath Yatra of Puri.

Address: Puri, Odisha 752002, India

Contact: +91 6752 222 001

Visiting time: 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next Destination: Jagannath temple, 15 minutes drive

Jagannath temple

It is a classic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The temple presents several architectural wonders, which outlay the science today.

Address: Puri, Odisha 752002, India

Contact: +91 6752 222 002

Visiting time: 05:00 AM to 01:00 PM and 04:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Time to spend: 2+ hours

You can also book an intercity cab in Puri to visit these places and head towards your place after your expedition.

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March 24, 2018December 3, 2018

What are the important festivals in Indore

People in Indore celebrate almost every festival with a great zeal. But the festivals which are celebrated in a unique way include Rangpanchmi, Anant Chaudas, and Ahilya Utsav. You can also participate in these festivals if you happen to visit Indore during this time.

Rangpanchmi

Rang Panchami is celebrated 5 days after the Holi festival. Unlike holi, which is a festival of colors, Rang Panchmi in Indore is more about music. One can find traditional folk songs in the streets. The municipal corporation of Indore sprinkles colored water in the streets on this day. This festival usually falls in the month of March or April.

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People from over the town gathered in streets to celebrate Rangpanchmi.

Anant Chaudas

This day marks the end of 10 days of Ganesha Festival. In the earlier time, when the textile mills were the only and main industry, the mill workers contributed money to arrange Jhanki or the carnival of floats of Ganesha idols. In present time, large processions of huge Ganesha idols are taken out on the night of Anant Chaudas. One can observe a fare like atmosphere in Indore on this day. This festival is usually celebrated in the month of September.

Ahilya Utsav

Ahilya Utsav is celebrated every year to commemorate the death anniversary of the brave Holkar queen of Indore. It is also celebrated in the month of September. The vibrant past of the town is relieved on this day. It is an important day for the Holkar community and also for the Maheshwars, the entire community set up by the efforts of Queen Ahilya. Many cultural and art exhibitions are organised during this time.

The city still celebrates a number of age old festivals. If you are in Indore during Mahashivratri (in the month of February), then do visit the Mahakal temple in Ujjain. This could be a life warming experience of the grandeur with which the lord is treated this day. You can book intercity cab from Indore to Ujjain and participate in this grand celebration.

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March 24, 2018March 13, 2018

How to cover most places on one day trip to Pondicherry

If you have only a day’s time to spend in Pondicherry, you can visit the following places-

Auroville
Arikamedu
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Sri Aurobindo Ashram

Auroville

Auroville is a meditation focused village in Pondicherry (or Puducherry), especially famous for the golden globe shaped temple- Matrimandir. It is also an international tourist destination.

Address: Auroville, Bommayapalayam, Tamil Nadu 605101, India

Visiting time: 04:00 AM to 01:00 PM (Monday to Saturday); 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM (Sunday)

Contact: +91 413 262 2329

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next Destination: Arikamedu, 50 minutes drive

Arikamedu

It is an archeological site in Pondicherry. You can find here a large number of Roman Artifacts dating back to the 1st-century BC.

Address: Ariyankuppam, Puducherry 605007, India

Visiting time: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Contact: +91 413 233 9497

Time to spend: 1 hour

Next Destination: Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 10 minutes drive

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

It is a beautiful Catholic church, built in the Gothic style of architecture. It was commissioned in the year 1907.

Address: MG Road Area, Puducherry, 605001, India

Contact: +91 413 222 8916

Time to spend: 30 minutes

Next Destination: Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 15 minutes walk

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

It is a Portuguese church with while and yellow architectural columns. The church clearly displays the Portuguese influence in Kerala and the fact that it still remains.

Address: Mission St, MG Road Area, Puducherry, 605001, India

Time to spend: 40 minutes

Next Destination: Sri Aurobindo Ashram, 10 minutes drive

Sri Aurobindo Ashram

It is a residence of a spiritual community- the followers of Sri Aurobindo. The place is open for the visitors and regularly conducts yoga and meditation practices.

Address: No. 9, Near Junction of Manakula Vinayagar, Kovil Street and Marine Street, White Town, Marine Street, Puducherry, 605002, India

Contact: +91 413 223 3604

Time to spend: 1 hour

You can also book a multi-city cab in Pondicherry for your complete trip.