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If you’re looking to explore Puri and near by places and temples, our puri tour plans are the perfect way to do it. Our popular puri tour packages include: (1) 1 night 2 days puri pcakage, (2) 2 night 3 days puri package, (3) 3 night 4 days puri package (4) 4 night 5 days puri package . With our experienced guides, you’ll be able to learn about the history and culture of this sacred city, and see the temples up close.

Not only will you learn about the history and culture of the place, but you’ll also get to see the sights and experience the local flavors. Mypuritour offers a variety of puri tour plans and packages to choose from, so you can find the perfect one for your needs. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, food, or just want to see the sights, Mypuritour has a tour for you. If you’re planning a trip to puri, India, be sure to check out Mypuritour. You won’t be disappointed.

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Sakthi Arya

One of the best touring services that I never experienced in the past. That is Mypuritour agency. We booked through Mypuritour for 4D 3N to visit Konark, Bubaneswar to see Sun temple, and Lord Sri Jagannath. We had very nice hotel stays with rich breakfast all the days. Amazing hospitality and kind service showered by the car driver and he took us many places accompanied with us.Mypuritour is my option for my future visits. How friendly it is🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Krishnan Nampoothiri

At the outset we express our sincere gratitude to Mypuritour for making our visit a grand success. Really the team provided 100% satisfaction guarantee, strictly adhering to the plan approved especially the food and accommodation arrangements, the prompt pickup and travel. The language problem doesn't hinder the spirit of our journey. We have no hesitation to recommend Mypuritour for those who wishes to visit Puri. To add the charges for the tour plan are only reasonable.Once again hats off to Mr. Avinash and co for making good arrangements and taking personal care for our visit . One suggestion is that the drivers maybe advised to interact a little more with the tourists by giving a brief summary of the touring sites in advance

Sudhir Olakkal

Ours was a 4 days Bhubaneswar-Puri trip. We were taken care from the moment we landed at Bhubaneswar. The whole trip was perfectly planned by Mr. Avinash. The arrangements inside the Lord Jagannath Temple was highly appreciable. Accommodation with sea-view rooms and humble drivers with clean car added more joy to our trip. Thanks to Mypuri team.

Rabindra Shetty

My wife had booked tour to visit lord jagannath temple, maa Tara tarini temple, maa birija Devi temple and bhubaneswar sight seeing. Mr Abinash of Mypuritour had organised the tour in a planned manner. The vehicle provided was in good condition throughout the tour and the driver Mr.Sonu was very polite and courteous. The hotels were very good.Mr.Abhinash had called us each day and ensured that we do not face any problem during the tour. Overall we are very happy with tour arrangements made by Mypuritour.

Richa Gupta

Hello friends,I booked my package from My puri tour ,trust me guys the hospitality and services ,they offer is mine blowing.If u have any complaints or issues they are just a call away. They are connected with u in ur entire trip and it just feels like family away from one family. I personally recommend " My puri tour"if u r planning ur trip for Orissa,there are no chance u will face any inconveniences from hotels to drivers,perfect management of timing and co-ordination.

I had booked my trip with My Puritour in Feb’24. Our stay and travel arrangement were done well. Visited Jagannath mandir had holy experience, pandit ji helped us get darshan peacefully. Rooms were booked in Camilla hotel clean n hygienic and buffet food was awesome. Our driver arranged was very humble. It was good experience booking my trip with My puritour

Shweta Kadam

Our entire Puri trip was planned perfectly, with good hotel stay, clean cars and humble drivers who took us around the city. The hotel was at the seaside with delicious breakfast served every morning and the restaurant serves excellent Oriya food too. The best part was the arrangement for Pandit who gave us divine experience at lord Jagannath Temple. Will surely recommend to book your Puri trip with My Puri Tour.

Complete Puri Tour Guide (All You Must Know)

Puri is a popular city of Odisha state, famous for Sri Jagannath temple, and also as a beach destination of India. This is one of the most religious cities in the country and attracts a lot of crowd throughout the year. For a budget destination, puri is a good choice within all neighboring states. It has everything like lots of temples, some historical structures, beaches, Zoological gardens, lakes and many more.

I have been to Puri multiple times and gathered some information that may help you in your next trip.

Where to stay in Puri?

Accommodations in Puri is very affordable than most of the other cities in India. You will get your stay in almost any budget. Panthaniwas by OTDC, Puri Hotel, Victoria Club, Park resort are few of them known for good luxury and impressive sea view, whereas Hotel Sambit, Hotel Dolphin will be on a budget side with sea-facing rooms. There are other options like holiday homes and Bharat Sevashram. Holiday homes can be booked from different government organization’s employee recreation clubs.

I stayed at Netai Kunj a few years back, I must say the rooms were more luxurious than of Puri Hotel and the price was one-third. The only downside, it was 5 minutes’ walk to the seashore. We are in a process to collect enough Holiday Homes listed on our Recommended Hotel Details.

Sri Jagannath Temple

This is an important Hindu temple, dedicated to Sri Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu. A famous festival Ratha Yatra, every year took place here, where three gods (Jagannath, Balaram, and Subhadra) are pulled on Rath (decorated temple car), millions of people participate in the event. Unlike another god, these gods are made of wood and get replaced every twelve years with an exact replica. Other than the Hindu religion, no one is allowed inside the temple. But a small replica is built for those who cannot enter.

• Puja Timing: 6 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM.
• Bhog Timing: 12:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
• Flag down ceremony during Sunset.

The temple houses its own market to provide daily needs, wells to provide water, and the bhog (prasadam) preparation process is also different than any other temples. In a magical way, clay pots are placed in a special earthen oven, seven in numbers, one on top of another. Yet the one on the top is cooked first. This kitchen considered to be the world’s largest and biggest Kitchen. More than 5000 people get Bhog every day and in the festive season, the amounts get multiply many times.

There are a lot of believes exist,

• You cannot hear sea roar from the very first step in the temple.
• Nothing flies over the temple
• Temple flag waves in the opposite direction of the wind. This flag gets replaced every day by a single boy (priest).
• You cannot see the shadow of the temple.
• The Chakra on top of the temple can be seen from any part of the city and always felt to face your side.

Konark Temple

Konark Sun Temple is famous for its architecture and history, located near Chandrabhaga Beach, approximately 35 KM from Puri. Although this temple was built to worship Surya god, due to the death of lead labor (who lead the other labor to built the temple) in this holy land even before the god established, worship never took place (as per local guide). Lots of men and women structure in the wall of the temple tells the story of that time. The Chakra works as a sundial and accurately tells time and other Chakras denotes the different phase of Life.

The temple was built in the shape of a temple car (Rath) and completely made of stones & metals (only in few joints). Locals say, there was a huge magnet on top of the temple which attracts other ships. The magnet got stolen by foreign bandits. Architect people will love this place and how the structure made is itself research. Archaeological Survey of India maintains this temple also UNESCO declared this as a world’s heritage site.

• Entry Fees: INR 40.
• Timing: 6 AM to 8 PM.

Dhaulagiri (Shanti Stupa)

This place symbolizes peace, even the name Shanti refers to peace. The main worship of god is Buddha here. It is located on an elevated hill, hence view from this place looks awesome.

• Entry Fees: Free.
• Timing:  6 AM to 6 PM.

There are lot more temples in Puri, even Sri Jagannath’s Masir Bari, Pisir Bari (Aunt’s House), Sri Gour Bihara, Lingaraj Temple, etc. You will needs at least two days to visit each popular temple in Puri.

Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves

Udayagiri and Khandagiri are two adjacent hills, houses multiple caves, 18 and 15 respectively. Local says that Jain Sadhus used to live in these caves. Some believe these caves are partially made by human beings. In Udaya Giri, caves are pretty evident but in Khanda Giri those are rare. If you reach on top of both the places, the view will be great. Beware of monkeys, they run before foods especially peanuts and banana.

• Entry Fees: INR 15.
• Timing: 8 AM to 5 PM.

Chilka Lake

This is the largest coastal brackish water lagoon in India & Second in the World. Chilika lake spread over 1100 sq. kilometers. It hosts some rare species of birds, fauna and sea habitats. There are multiple entries points to the lake like Satapada, Rambha, Barkul, all have their own beauties. Who loves to explore more, can visit the islands. Mangalajodi is a place near Chilika is famous for bird lovers. Although out of all these places, a tourist coming from Puri in general enter from Satapada and take few hour-long boat ride to few islands and dolphin point. I had noticed a significant change in dolphin count a few years back.

• Entry Fees: Approx INR 200.
• Timing: 7:30 AM to 5 PM.
• Best Time to visit: 8 AM to 12 PM.
• Duration: Approx 2 to 3 hours.

Facts about Chilika Lake

• Chilka is the largest brackish water lagoon of India, covers an area of 1165 sq.kms (rainy season) to 906 sq.kms (summer season).
• About 1 million birds of 225 species come to Chilika in winter every year. The highest population of Irrawaddy dolphins (lagoon population) in the world, is seen in Chilika.
• Chilika receives water from 52 rivers & rivulets and the Bay of Bengal.
• This is a very shallow lagoon, the depth of water varies from 0.38 m to 6.2 m.
• More than 267 species of fish, 29 species of shrimps & Prawns, and 35 species of crabs are seen in Chilika.

Nandankanan

Certainly, it is one of the biggest zoological parks in India, made inside a jungle. You have options for safari, botanical garden, boating, aquarium, rope-way, and whatnot. This zoo is also famous for its white tiger. If you want to explore, you may hire local guides as well for a nominal cost and yes, they are registered with a predefined fee. Below are a few useful links to collect info directly from the official website.

Oh! Importantly, you can buy tickets online @ https://www.nandankanan.org/tickets/

Other Important Links for Nandankanan

Tickets & Pricing: https://www.nandankanan.org/ticket.php Zoo guide: https://www.nandankanan.org/zoo-guide.php Zoo timings: https://www.nandankanan.org/visiting-hours.php Nandakanan Special: https://www.nandankanan.org/nandankanan-special.php

Pro tips: Please don’t forget to capture beautiful animals and be disciplined with animals.

Raghurajpur, Pipli Village

This two village is popular for the artistic handicraft items, locals make. If you like anything to purchase from them as a gesture of kindness.

Fooding options in Puri

Food is something that should never be compromised on a trip. In Puri & Bhubaneswar, you will find good Chinese, Mughlai & Bengali foods. Although there are many good restaurants like Bhojohori Manna, Tandoori Bites, Made in China, etc to go for. But if you are on a tight budget try puri-sabji in breakfast and Bengali meal from local shops, they cost very less. In case you want to cook your own food, you have that provision too if you are staying at holiday homes.

Transportation for Local Sightseeing

Nearest railway station Puri will be in a 5-kilometer range from the furthest hotels and Biju Patnaik Airport is approx 50 kilometers away.

You have plenty of options for transit, Auto, cab, buses, etc. If you are alone or two, try OTDC bus day-tour which is budget-friendly and cover almost everything on the route. In case you are in a group of 4-8 people try cab rental but always remember to list all the spots you want to visit and finalize the rate.

Pro-tip, you can book an all-day-long tour at once to get a discount and finally do a bargain. Whatever you chose for day-long tours bus or cab, for half a day tour or temple visits book an auto to save some extra bucks.

Famous Things to buy in Puri

Orisha is famous for Sambalpuri & Kotki sarees, sticks, mats, Khaja, etc. There are many shops near the Swargodwar, do remember to check products thoroughly before purchase and bargaining is up to you. You may also visit government handicraft stalls to get something exclusive. If you love handicraft items, do visit artistic villages Pipli & Raghurajpur. Don’t forget to buy a small thing as a memento at least which will definitely help to rejoice old memories later on.

Suggested Itinerary (Cab/Auto):

• Day 1: Reach Puri in the morning, sea bath. Then visit local temples (preferably by Auto) except Jagannath Temple.
• Day 2: Visit the Sri Jagannath Temple early morning and later Chilka Lake.
• Day 3: Day-long tour (Dhaulagiri (Shanti Stupa)), Lingaraj Temple, Khandagiri, Udaygiri, Nandankanan and finally Konark Temple.
• Day 4: Visit Pipli & Raghurajpur village. Later local shopping.

Note: You can merge Day 4 with Day 3 in case you have less time in hand. But it will be a hectic day for sure. The above itinerary is not for Bus, cause they have their own package. Check below for more details.

Important Links for Official Sightseeing Packages

Orisha Tourism Dept. (OTDC): https://www.otdc.in/ OTDC Sightseeing Packages: https://www.panthanivas.com/tour/

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One Day Puri Sightseeing Trip by Cab

Along with Badrinath, Dwarka, and Rameshwaram, Puri is one of the four must-visit pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The revered city of Char Dhams, Puri is also the coastal city and its most famous attraction is the Jagannath temple. The best way to visit the pilgrimage city is with our custom designed one day Puri Local sightseeing tour by private car .

Puri is believed to be the resting place of Lord Shiva. Located along the coast of Bay of Bengal, the beaches in Puri are some of the most prominent beaches on this coastline. The city of Puri was established in the 3rd century B.C. Puri, Konark, and Bhubaneswar form the Golden Triangle of Orissa. The cities are of immense religious significance, and their cultural heritage attracts tourists to the state of Orissa.

Chilika Lake, Gundicha Ghar, and the Konark Sun Temple are other must-visit places close to Puri which you can visit apart from your one day Puri Local Sightseeing Package . Balighai beach, Beleswar beach, Swargadwar beach, Puri beach, and the Chandrabhaga beach are unique beaches where you can relax and spend time with your family.

Puri beach is also known as the Golden beach. Other than being a place for recreation, the beach is also an important site of Hindu pilgrimage. The government of Orissa organizes the annual Puri Beach Festival in November. The beach also displays spectacular sand sculptures made by the iconic sand artist, Sudarsan Pattnaik.

Puri is also emerging as an industrial hub with significant manufacturing companies being set up here. The Rath Yatra takes place during June and July. It’s the best time to visit Puri.

The gorgeous temples and quiet beaches of Puri, along with its Rath Yatra draw in thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year. Proximity to Kolkata, Calicut, and Bhubaneswar has turned Puri into a weekend getaway.

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Snapshot of 1 Day Puri Local Sightseeing Tour Package by Car

• Full Day Puri Local Sightseeing Tour
• Fixed Itinerary
• Sightseeing Places Covered – Shri Jagannath Puri Temple, Puri Beach, Narendra Tank, Raghurajpur Artist Village, Markandeshwar Temple, and Swargadwar Beach.
• Trip Starts at 9:00 AM
• Trip Ends at 6:00 PM
• Inclusions – Parking Charges, Driver Batta; pickup and drop service from your Puri Home / Hotel
• Exclusions – Entry Fees; Lunch / All meals

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Package cost for one day puri local sightseeing trip, how to book your puri local one day package.

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• Receive a handy city guide cum itinerary for the tour
• Start your memorable Puri tour

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Puri can be visited throughout the year but avoid peak summer months from April to June. Summers are boiling and humid, thus a very uncomfortable time to visit. The winter months from December to February are cold and the best time to visit the temple and the beaches, so plan your one day Puri trip accordingly.

Rath Yatra is organized every year in June and July, and it is during this time that Puri welcomes the maximum number of visitors. The one-day tour package of Puri includes visits to Shri Jagannath Puri Temple, Puri Beach, Narendra Tank, Raghurajpur Artist Village, Markandeshwar Temple and Swargadwar Beach.

Cabs that our partners offer with your one-day puri city tour package are sleek and modern. Comfortable seats and AC ensure that you see Puri in total comfort and luxury. Prices offered by our cab vendors are unbeatable and inclusive of extra charges such as toll tax, driver batta and the likes.

Itinerary for your One Day Puri Local Sightseeing Trip

Pickup from your Puri Home / Hotel at 9:00 AM

Drop at your Puri Home / Hotel by 6:00 PM

NOTE : You can visit all these places in Puri or remove any of the places that you don’t want to visit. However, inclusion of any other sightseeing place, except the ones mentioned below is not allowed with this Puri fixed itinerary package.

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What is Included in One Day Puri City Tour Package?

• Pick and drop to your Hotel / Home in Puri
• Vehicle Hire for sightseeing as per the Itinerary
• Driver Batta
• Parking charges
• Toll gate charges

What is Excluded in 1 Day Puri Sightseeing Package?

• Entry fee for tourist attractions in Puri
• Multiple pickups (guests need to fix one place of pickup and drop)
• Breakfast, Lunch or any meal
• Lodging / Accommodation
• Vehicle beyond the mentioned time duration of the tour package
• Vehicle beyond the designated tour route

What to see! A Quick Guide to Puri Sightseeing Tour by Taxi

Below is the list of sightseeing places included in the 1 Day Puri Local Sightseeing tour package.

1. Shri Jagannath Puri Temple

• Must See / Things to Do: The most vibrant festivity of Shri Jagannath Puri Temple is the Rath Yatra. The colorful atmosphere, interesting rituals, and vigor of the pilgrims is a must see.
• Timings: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Holiday / Closed on: Open on All Days
• Recommended Duration: 45 Minutes
• Entry Fee: Indians: || Foreigners:
• Website: Shri Jagannath Puri Temple

This will be the first place that we visit in our one day Puri local sightseeing city tour. Located in the heart of Puri, the Jagannath Temple was built by King Indradyumna in the 11th century and is the most important spot in the state.

The temple is dedicated to one of Lord Vishnu’s incarnations, Lord Jagannath. Other than the main shrine, the smaller shrines in the temple complex are a must visit too.

The temple has been constructed in the Oriya style of architecture. There are four gates at the entrance of the temple, all of which have been beautifully decorated with intricate designs.

The Mahaprasad of the temple is famous and must not be missed out on. The kitchen of Shri Jagannath Puri Temple is also one of the most prominent kitchens in India. The specialty of the food cooked here is that all the dishes are made only in earthen pots!

Shri Jagannath Puri Temple must be visited for its serene ambiance, delicious food and just for the love of spirituality and reverence for the higher being.

2. Puri Beach

• Must See / Things to Do: Tourists can enjoy camel rides and horse rides at the beachside. It is the perfect way to tour the beach. You can also indulge in scuba diving, surfing, swimming and sunbathing.
• Website: Puri Beach

Puri Beach is the most famous beach in all of Orissa and will undoubtedly be that touch of nature you need in your one day Puri city tour. The beach also exhibits sculptures made by the internationally famous sand artist, Sudarshan Patnaik. The sculptures are usually inspired by the motifs drawn on the temple walls, mythological characters, episodes from Hindu mythology and current affairs. The best time to visit the beach is at sunrise and sunset.

The waters of the beach are crystal clear, and the golden sands tempt visitors into going for a swim. The beach is also the perfect place to get a taste of the lives of the locals. You can see fishermen going out in the sea to hunt for their daily catch, taste local seafood at the numerous eateries on the beach and shop for souvenirs made of seashells.

3. Narendra Tank

• Must See / Things to Do: Do dip your feet in the calm water at the ghats.
• Website: Narendra Tank

Narendra Tank is only a kilometer away from Jagannath Temple. Narendra Tank, also known as Narendra Pokhari is a holy tank located in Puri. It is also one of the most massive tanks in Orissa and thus, is a must visit when you embark upon your Puri local tour.

Narendra Dev built the tank in the 15th century AD. The tank is spread over a massive area and has an island in the middle. The island houses a small temple known as Chandana Mandapa. This tank is surrounded by many temples and is considered holy. The water is 10 feet deep and has 16 ghats. You will see pilgrims bathing at these ghats.

Locals also address this spot as Chandana Pushkarini, after the Chandan Yatra of Lord Jagannath. During this festival, all the deities are removed from the temples and floated in the water of this tank. The celebrations take place during the Hindu month of Baisakhi.

4. Raghurajpur Artist Village

• Must See / Things to Do: Just visiting the village is not enough. Remember to buy paintings and artifacts for yourself and your family. Supporting art and artists is important, and we must all do our bit in keeping a vanishing art form alive!
• Website: Raghurajpur Artist Village

If your time permits, you can also visit Raghurajpur, which is a small heritage crafts village located at a distance of 10 KM from Puri. There are about a hundred families in this village, and almost all of them are gifted artists.

The art form practiced in Raghurajpur is known as Pattachitra. The style is applied in making traditional masks, stone idols, papier mache, sculptures and wooden toys.

The village also has quite a few artists who have won national and international awards for their exceptional work so visiting this place is something to brag about, once you get back from your One day Puri sightseeing tour!

Apart from the beautiful artwork, tourists also visit the village to enjoy the scenic surroundings of coconut, palm and jackfruit groves. You can also visit the home and institution of the renowned Odissi dancer Kelucharan Mohapatra, who was born in this same village.

The neighboring villages of Dandasahi, Nayakapatna, and Khasposak have also been identified as artist villages. Pattachitra paintings are usually made on dried palm leaves. The colorful and intricate paintings depict gods and goddesses, mythological episodes, animal, trees, and scenes of daily lives. Today the art is also being done on Tussar and Sambalpuri sarees.

5. Markandeshwar Temple

• Must See / Things to Do: The entrance of the temple is guarded by a magnificent statue of Nataraja with ten arms. It’s a must-see.
• Website: Markandeshwar Temple

Also known as Markandeya Shiva Temple, Markandeshwar Temple is a famous Shiv temple in Puri. The temple is located to the north of the Jagannath Temple. The most important festivals that are organized in this temple are Chandana Yatra, Sital Sasthi, Kaliyadalan Balabhadra Janma and Ashram Bike. The temple is one of the five sacred shrines of Puri and one of the fifty-two sacred Shiva temples in India.

The temple was constructed by sage Markandeya. According to legends, the sage built this temple when Shiva appeared before him after years of meditation. The temple and the tank are engraved with ancient inscriptions and do click some pictures of these to remember your one day Puri sightseeing trip.

The temple was probably built in the 12th century. The idols of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesha are placed within the main shrine. Figurine of Lord Shiva in different avatars has been erected in the corners of the temple.

6. Swargadwar Beach

• Must See / Things to Do: The most famous bathing spot of the beach is known as Mahadadhi so make sure you give it a visit.
• Website: Swargadwar Beach

One of the most famous beaches of Puri, Swargadwar Beach is visited by pilgrims and tourists alike. It is believed that Sri Chaitanyadev bathed at this beach every morning. Devotees of Vaishnava cult visit the beach in the hope of attaining Nirvana, much like their spiritual guru.

The beach is also visited for its peaceful and surreal ambiance. Located very close to the beach is Swargadwar cremation ground, which is also a site of religious importance.

Puri being a pilgrim city mostly has pure vegetarian restaurants. Along with local Oriya cuisine, you can also try South Indian, Bengali and Chinese food that is served here. Must try food items in Puri are pakhala, chhena poda, and chingudi jhola. With our professional services and flawlessly planned trip, your one day trip to Puri is sure to be a memorable success!

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Points to note.

Guests are requested to follow the itinerary provided in the 1 Day Puri tour package. This 1 day Puri tour package can not be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places to visit in Puri and around, they can create their own itinerary and request for a custom quote from cab providers.

The Time spent on each Puri tourist attraction is to be followed as per the schedule. In case of delays or extended time spent at a particular place, driver or service provider will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.

Kindly note that if a particular Puri sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it will not be covered from the list of sightseeing places.

Charges on Deviations, if any!

The Puri tour package charges are applicable only for pick and drop from one location. If in case, there are multiple pickup and drops, there might be additional charges, please check with your cab vendor.

Additional charges will be added if in case the vehicle is held for more duration or beyond the time mentioned in this Puri Tour package. Also in the case of any deviation in the presented itinerary, additional charges might apply.

• For Indica, ₹9 per km and ₹90 per hour.
• For Indigo, ₹12 per km and ₹100 per hour.
• For Innova, ₹15 per km and ₹125 per hour.
• For Tempo Traveller, ₹18 per km and ₹200 per hour.
• For Swaraz Mazda Mini Bus, ₹ 20 per km and ₹300 per hour.

Questions about the Tour?

In case of any query regarding the 1 Day Puri sightseeing tour package, feel free to call one of the service providers on below numbers or Request a Call Back . Our travel advisors are happy to assist you 24/7.

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London, UK – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced that its Global Credit platform has provided a one-stop shop financing package to support the growth of Big Bus Tours, the leading global provider of hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tours, with more than 5 million customers annually. 

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing bus tours with operations across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The Company has expanded to more than 20 world famous city destinations where it provides a sightseeing experience which has become a key part of any traveler’s repertoire when discovering a new city. In 2023, the Company partnered with Equipmake, the engineering specialist, to convert a portion of its existing fleet from diesel to fully electric, demonstrating its continued commitment to sustainable tourism. Exponent, a leading European private equity firm, acquired Big Bus Tours in 2015.

Carlyle Global Credit manages $186 billion in assets under management, as of March 31, 2024. It regularly pursues investments in privately negotiated debt and capital solutions partnering with high-quality sponsors and leading family or entrepreneur-owned companies. 

Taj Sidhu, Head of Carlyle European and Asian Private Credit, said: “We are delighted to partner with the exceptional management team at Big Bus Tours, as the business continues to expand its industry leading offering across major worldwide destinations. This transaction underlines our ability to provide flexible capital solutions of scale and support the growth aspirations of strong and resilient businesses.”

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Review: The Big Bus Tour in New York City

I absolutely loved the Big Bus Tour in New York City. It’s the best way to go sightseeing in an open-top, hop-on hop-off, top-rated tour and explore the best New York attractions !

If this is your first-time visiting New York and you want to see all the top landmarks, this double-decker tour bus will take you there.

The Big Bus Tour in New York

You may be wondering if a hop-on hop-off bus is worth it. Absolutely, yes!

If you consider the time and money spent on transportation costs, waiting for buses, navigating the subway (which can be confusing for visitors), and getting from one point of interest to another, it is worth every dollar!

I had a great visit to New York City on Big Bus Tour. My goal was to show the city to some friends from Italy who were visiting the US for the first time.

Since we only had about two days to spend together, the hop-on hop-off was undoubtedly the best decision.

From our experience, we’ll answer commonly asked questions about the Hop-on Hop-off bus while visiting New York City.

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Why take the big bus tour in new york.

While seeing New York from the open-top deck of the double-decker bus, the city unfolded block by block with panoramic views from every angle.

As we traveled through the streets, the sights were unobstructed and new visual backdrops were revealed.

The towering skyscrapers and colorful billboards filled the air with excitement and as the cityscape continued to change, it gave a grand feeling to the experience.

I especially enjoyed being able to relax from the upper deck of the bus while taking in the energy of city scenes.

Because I also live in a large city, the rhythm felt familiar from the elevated vantage point .

Car horns were honking, crowds traversed through the streets and there was an endless hum of activity.

Best of all, the tour gave me the chance to interact with other travelers who were seeing New York while waiting for the tour to began.

We struck up conversations and exchanged stories, insights, and recommendations during our stay in New York.

How Much is the Big Bus Tour in New York

The regular price of an adult and child ticket is $60.00 and $50.00, respectively. However, you can use the link below for discounted fares.

Get discounts for the Big Bus Tour NYC  here .

How Long is the Big Bus Tour in New York

The round-trip New York City Big Bus Tour takes about two hours from start to finish.

The bus is the perfect solution for visitors worldwide because they offer pre-recorded audio narratives and translations in five languages — French, German, Spanish, Italian, and English.

Are There Toilets on the Big Bus

No. Unlike charter buses, you won’t travel long between stops. So the best thing to do is exit at a stop, find a public restroom, see an attraction, if desired, and then catch the next bus.

If you are not sure where to find one, ask a Big Bus guide on the street. The driver may also have some suggestions.

Charter buses come equipped with a bathroom because travel is expected to be for a much longer period.

How Does the Big Bus Tour Work in New York City

The tour offers three options for purchase — 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day.

When you decide the number of days of your tour and purchase your ticket, the clock starts when your ticket is scanned while boarding the bus for the first time.

The ticket is good for 24, 48, or 72 hours. So, if you have a 1-day ticket and board the bus at 11:00 AM on Monday, it can still be used until 11:00 AM on Tuesday.

We found a ton of touring options for sightseeing in New York.

Aside from the extended period, the 2 and 3-day tickets also offer discounted bike rentals.

The buses run every 20 minutes on average. However, the first stop at the M&M store can be a long wait during peak season.

You can exit or board at any of the designated stops as much as you want.

The only exclusion is the one-loop tour Night Tour which is a panoramic non-stop tour.

Where to Catch the Big Bus Tour in New York City

During the tour, the buses only stop at designated stops.

Your ticket is good for as long as the buses operate during the day and it may be used on both the red and blue routes.

When you board, make sure you get a hop-on hop-off New York bus route map!

Big Bus NYC Red Route

The red route sightseeing tour covers lower Manhattan and you’ll see many landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Wall Street, the Chrysler Building, and General Grant’s Tomb.

You can catch a tour at any one of the following bus stops and you can get your tickets in advance of boarding.

1 – M&M’s World – 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&M World & Majestic Deli)

2 – Times Square East – W 42nd St & Broadway (at Knickerbocker Hotel)

3 – Empire State Building / Korea Town – 5th Ave & W 32nd St (at CVS Pharmacy)

4 – Flatiron District – 5th Ave & W 23rd St (at Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop)

5 – SoHo – Broadway and Spring Street (at Nike Store)

6 – Chinatown / Little Italy – 100 Lafayette Street (near the corner at Walker St)

7 – Brooklyn Bridge – Park Row & Beekman St (across from 33 Park Row)

8 – Wall Street / Charging Bull – Broadway & Wall St (Southwest corner near Rector St)

9 – Statue of Liberty / Battery Park – State St and Bridge St (at Subway Entrance)

10 – Circle Line Sightseeing – 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)

11 – Times Square North – 7th Ave & W 50th St (at Majestic Deli)

Big Bus NYC Blue Route

The blue route covers upper Manhattan, and half of the ride is mostly views of Central Park. You can switch to the blue route at red stop #2.

We recommend changing routes at stop #11 (the Majestic Deli) where you can take a break and have a nice lunch.

12 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – 5th Ave & E 83rd St (near 83rd St)

13 – Central Park Zoo – 5th Ave & E 66th St (opposite 845 5th Ave)

14 – Columbus Circle – Central Park & Columbus Circle (SW corner of Central Park)

Tips and Things to Know Before You Go

The bus has two levels, the upper level offers panoramic views of the city but be careful of overhanging traffic lights and trees. Don’t stand while the bus is in motion.

• After you find a seat, check the audio to confirm it is working.
• Snacks are allowed. Bring a frozen bottle of water and protein bites to keep you energized.
• When on the upper deck, cover up with sunscreen to protect your skin on hot sunny days.
• If you are a family of 3 or more, take seats across from one another so you’ll have views and photos from both sides of the bus.

Tourists were lined up at stop #1 at least an hour before departure and the line extended the entire block and rounded the corner.

We decided to see other points of interest and returned around 11:00 AM.

The wait to board the bus was about 20 minutes. It was a relaxing ride and there we saw so much!

By the time we reached stop #9, we were pumped and ready to exit the bus so that we could explore the city! And you probably will be too.

Here’s the secret sauce that really made the experience memorable. Exit at stop #9 and take a FREE ferry to Staten Island.

To see the Statue of Liberty, stand on the left side of the boat. When returning, stand on the right side.

Traveling on a budget? Read my review of the Westside YMCA Hotel !

Final Thoughts About the Big Bus Tour in New York City

Overall, the tour was a pleasant way to see New York city and when you are on the upper deck, you hardly notice the traffic.

Some other advantages of seeing the city by bus include:

• Avoiding parking hassles. I mean, who actually drives in New York?!
• Photo opportunities. With the open-top or large windows, you have excellent photo opportunities as you pass by iconic landmarks and cityscapes.
• Comprehensive sightseeing of major landmarks and attractions within two hours.
• You can get local recommendations from the guides who operate the bus.

I usually opt for a hop-on hop-off bus when I am short on time or to get my bearings in the city before deciding what to do.

Either way, when you take the tour bus, it doesn’t appear impossible to take a bite out of the Big Apple.

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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