Puri beach

Laerke · Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:37

Does Puri beach really look like this?

steven_ber · Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:42

That’s not how I expect it to look, I've heard it's a disappointment used widely by the fishermen.....

I've heard it's nicer a few Kms up the coast.

Sorry, this isn't much help, but I had been looking into going to Puri/Konark and I'd kept telling myself to forget the beach for anything other than walks.

Does any mainland Indian beach look like that?

steven_ber · Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:44

That was a quick Avatar change, where was the photo taken?

Laerke · Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:51

Hey Steven, I also excpected the beach to be nothing special. But the picture looks SO pretty! Yeah, I thougt it was time to change the avatar *s* The new avatar pic is taken on an over-night train to Singapore

Laerke · Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:53

BTW the Puri beach pic is from this site: http://www.indiatravelogue.com/trav/impr1.html

rangers · Feb 28th, 2007, 12:38

No.
Beach front of Puri is a full of dirt.
However Beach at RANGERS looks like this.
99% beach is at www.beachrangers.multiply.com
just 12 Kms away from Puri en route Konark sun temple.

rangers · Feb 28th, 2007, 12:44

its funny how websites can cheat reader by copy and paste.
The link above doesnt have any similiarity to Puri beach.

Bhaswaran · Feb 28th, 2007, 13:25

THIS IS NOT PURI BRACH BY ANY MEANS

the water color do not match.........the landscape did not...

voyager61 · Feb 28th, 2007, 13:41

Like Steven says there are no beaches like that on mainland India. But it is true(or was true at least) that if you go few km north or south the beaches around Puri are very nice and quiet.

smo · Feb 28th, 2007, 13:52

That is not Puri. I have some photos of Konark beach ( 30 KM North of Puri )
http://www.go2india.in/g_view_gal_th.php?gal_id=13

rangers · Feb 28th, 2007, 14:08

best can be like this.

Britishraj · Oct 30th, 2007, 02:10

Hi
I'm part of the fixtures at Puri, having been visiting now for 17years. As you probably are now aware, this is by no shape or form any resemblence to Puri beach. The coastal area is in fact 'Flat as a pancake' In truth, Puri beach (town frontage ONLY )remains an open toilet for the large fishing community. However, having said this, Puri has some really Excellent unspoilt beaches/lagoons and rivers just on the outskirts of town. Get on your bike and explore. I agree with RANGERS he has a Great Setup. Laidback in a jungle location and a walk thro to a superb beach all to yourself. Away from all the usual supects you find on tourist beaches. The only note of caution; you need to be aware of the strong undercurrent along this coastline. The town itself is unique, in so much it represents Three distinct characters. First, the Jagannath Temple on the Grand road represents 'real India' with its throngs of pilgrims hustling and bustling as they go about their business.
Two; the Golden Sands ( totally misleading description) this is where you will find the Indian tourist ( mainly Bengali from West Bengal ) in their thousands on the the beach..having a Great Time! such a lot going on..it's facinating. In the early evening all the families come out dressed to the 'nines' and parade up and down the promenade.
Third: The Chakrathita Road also known as the CT.Road ( Cheating Tourist road ) This is where all the foreign tourist hangout. Plenty of restaurants to cater for every taste. This is the Puri beach, where everyone is selling you diamonds and pearls. Well, it's nice and quiet here, and most travellers who just came with the intention of staying for a couple of days, end up by staying for much longer than they intended..I guess that speaks volumes. The good news; you will find accom. and food excellent value compared to anywhere else. Cheap and Cheerful.
Finally,I should mention, just a short bike ride away is some great countryside to be explored, or for those lucky enough to have a motorbike Orissa is a fantastic state to discover.

edwardseco · Oct 30th, 2007, 03:02

Britishraj's description is my memory. But, the seafood is great..

travelbabu · Nov 16th, 2007, 11:24

Check out a real photo from Puri Beach,

Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:37	#1
Laerke A happy member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 84	Puri beach Does Puri beach really look like this? __________________ www.india.fubunet.dk NEW pictures

Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:42	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,433	That’s not how I expect it to look, I've heard it's a disappointment used widely by the fishermen..... I've heard it's nicer a few Kms up the coast. Sorry, this isn't much help, but I had been looking into going to Puri/Konark and I'd kept telling myself to forget the beach for anything other than walks. Does any mainland Indian beach look like that? __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Feb 28th, 2007, 12:44	#7
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	funny. its funny how websites can cheat reader by copy and paste. The link above doesnt have any similiarity to Puri beach.

Feb 28th, 2007, 13:52	#10
smo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Posts: 66	That is not Puri. I have some photos of Konark beach ( 30 KM North of Puri ) http://www.go2india.in/g_view_gal_th.php?gal_id=13 __________________ India travel destinations

Oct 30th, 2007, 02:10	#12
Britishraj Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 95	Hi I'm part of the fixtures at Puri, having been visiting now for 17years. As you probably are now aware, this is by no shape or form any resemblence to Puri beach. The coastal area is in fact 'Flat as a pancake' In truth, Puri beach (town frontage ONLY )remains an open toilet for the large fishing community. However, having said this, Puri has some really Excellent unspoilt beaches/lagoons and rivers just on the outskirts of town. Get on your bike and explore. I agree with RANGERS he has a Great Setup. Laidback in a jungle location and a walk thro to a superb beach all to yourself. Away from all the usual supects you find on tourist beaches. The only note of caution; you need to be aware of the strong undercurrent along this coastline. The town itself is unique, in so much it represents Three distinct characters. First, the Jagannath Temple on the Grand road represents 'real India' with its throngs of pilgrims hustling and bustling as they go about their business. Two; the Golden Sands ( totally misleading description) this is where you will find the Indian tourist ( mainly Bengali from West Bengal ) in their thousands on the the beach..having a Great Time! such a lot going on..it's facinating. In the early evening all the families come out dressed to the 'nines' and parade up and down the promenade. Third: The Chakrathita Road also known as the CT.Road ( Cheating Tourist road ) This is where all the foreign tourist hangout. Plenty of restaurants to cater for every taste. This is the Puri beach, where everyone is selling you diamonds and pearls. Well, it's nice and quiet here, and most travellers who just came with the intention of staying for a couple of days, end up by staying for much longer than they intended..I guess that speaks volumes. The good news; you will find accom. and food excellent value compared to anywhere else. Cheap and Cheerful. Finally,I should mention, just a short bike ride away is some great countryside to be explored, or for those lucky enough to have a motorbike Orissa is a fantastic state to discover. __________________ Elvis Has Left The Building

Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:44	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,433	That was a quick Avatar change, where was the photo taken?

Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:51	#4
Laerke A happy member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 84	Hey Steven, I also excpected the beach to be nothing special. But the picture looks SO pretty! Yeah, I thougt it was time to change the avatar s The new avatar pic is taken on an over-night train to Singapore

Feb 22nd, 2007, 17:53	#5
Laerke A happy member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 84	BTW the Puri beach pic is from this site: http://www.indiatravelogue.com/trav/impr1.html

Feb 28th, 2007, 12:38	#6
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	No. Beach front of Puri is a full of dirt. However Beach at RANGERS looks like this. 99% beach is at www.beachrangers.multiply.com just 12 Kms away from Puri en route Konark sun temple.

Feb 28th, 2007, 13:25	#8
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 139-c-28 B.C. Road, Kolkata 70034 INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 830	THIS IS NOT PURI BRACH BY ANY MEANS the water color do not match.........the landscape did not...

Feb 28th, 2007, 13:41	#9
voyager61 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: ivrea Posts: 171	Like Steven says there are no beaches like that on mainland India. But it is true(or was true at least) that if you go few km north or south the beaches around Puri are very nice and quiet.

Feb 28th, 2007, 14:08	#11
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	best can be like this.

Oct 30th, 2007, 03:02	#13
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 2,974	Britishraj's description is my memory. But, the seafood is great..

Nov 16th, 2007, 11:24	#14
travelbabu Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 16	Puri Beach Photo.. Check out a real photo from Puri Beach, More on : Puri Beach __________________ Travel Babu -------------------

Nov 16th, 2007, 17:34	#15
chhoti-si-asha Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: India Posts: 13	Yah...that is not the picture of Puri beach at all.But puri is very common and also a very favourite place to visit.Though due to some unfortunate natural cause now this place is not like it was few years ago,bt still puri has its own beauty even now. To me one of da most attractive thing is the xcellent creative work with sand over the sea beach,the local artists do (have any of u ever seen this??)Specially for the bangali (dont know about other state)it is our favourite spot even after visiting there 5-10times !!

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