The term ‘golden’ is quite apt for a beach like that of the Puri Beach, situated in the state of Odisha. The tour of this majestic beach is often offered in many of the Puri Tour Packages, along with other places situated in the city of Puri. The distance between Puri and Bhubaneshwar is approximately 61.1 kilometers, and tourists widely prefer the tour of this beautiful place apart from all the beautiful Places to visit in puri. The Golden Beach Puri (simply known as the Puri beach) stands as a major tourist attraction throughout the year.

Golden Beach Puri Specialty

The Golden Beach Puri is one of the safest beaches in India. Quite recently, It received the ‘Blue Flag’ tag on the 11th of October, 2020, by the Foundation of Environmental Education, Denmark. The ‘Blue Flag’ certification is a globally recognized eco-label formed on the basis of certain criteria under the headings: Environmental education and information; Bathing water quality; Environmental management and conservation; and Safety and services.
The beach also exhibits various beautiful sand art sculptures by renowned sand artists like Sudarshan Pattnaik. The authorities also keep this beach clean and accessible.

Activities

Puri Beach Festival : 

The Golden Beach Puri festival occurs every year in the month of November. The first-ever Golden Beach Puri festival occurred on the 29th of October 1993. Late Shri Biju Patnaik, then Chief Minister of Odisha, along with Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Minister of Tourism, inaugurated it. The purpose of this festival is to celebrate the authentic art, crafts, culture, cuisine, and tourism potential of the state on a single platform that would allow them to gain global attention though. There are many activities like Yacht races, rock concerts, fashion shows, etc., for tourists to take part in. People from all age groups can enjoy this festival.

Markets and Food: 

Shopping in the 24/7 open Golden Beach Puri market is also quite a cheerful experience. People can carry home artifacts and souvenirs like shell jewels, handicrafts, idols, etc. Almost anything and everything is available in this large market which is a source of the constant hustle and bustle on the beach. The live food stalls are almost like the cherry on top, where we can get various seafood choices like varieties of fish, crabs, prawns, and many other items.

Casual, relaxing walks during SunsetSunset and in the Moonlight

The reason behind the name Golden Beach Puri is an interesting fact indeed. The sunsets here are breathtaking. A golden hue dominates the whole of the beach horizon and gets reflected and illuminated even more by the water. Tourists can enjoy brisk walks on the beach or even sit and admire its beauty. Apart from the SunsetSunset, the beach comes alive in yet another form in the Moonlight. Thousands of tourists gather on the beach to witness this beautiful sight as well, especially on full moon nights.