Raghurajpur
Raghurajpur is 12Km from Puri on Bhubaneswar road in 203 National highway, near Chandanpur. Raghurajpur - the artisans’ village, is a living museum itself. Every household has a painter and can show you lavishly painted, the age-old tradition paintings on canvas, skil (tassar) and other varieties like Pattachitra, papiermache, masks, stone idols, sculptures, wooden idils and toys and many more.
Sakhigopal
At a distance of 17 Km from Puri, ahead of Chandanpur, Sakhigopal--also known as SakhigopalSatyabadi--is famous for the shrine of Lord Krishna. Although the Sakhigopal temple was built during the 19th century, the legend has it that the Krishna image was brought here by King Prataprudra Deva after his victory over Kanchi (South India).
Pipili
Futher ahead on the National highway 40 Km from Puri another craft village awaits for you known as Pipili. This ancient land is famous for its Applique work. One can find a series of shops decorated with many applique works with bright colors. The varieties are like umbrellas, lamps shades, wall cloths, table covers, sofa covers, children cloths, bad covers and many more. These are prepared by skilled craft persons, perhaps, a remnant of Mughal days.
Konark
From Puri, one can visit the World Heritage Monument-- Konark Temple, 35 Km on the Marine Drive. Konark One can enjoy the natural beauty of the Marine Drive Konark while driving. On the way, there are a few scenic spots with Temple, like Beleswar (14Km) and Ramachandi. While driving from Puri, you can cross Tosali Sand Resorts, a luxurious hotel. On approaching Konark, one can see the beauty of the sea at Chandrabhaga, which is regarded as Tirtha also. Here, sunrise is very beautiful and enchanting. This is 3 km away from Konark.
Satapada On Chilika
Satapada is a lake side resort located on the southeast side of Chilika lagoon which is the largest brackish water lake in Asia. 50 Km. From Puri, on the road leading to land's end you find Satapada. A tiny cluster of seven islands 'sata' means seven and 'pada' means village. This is where the lake meets the Bay of Bengal.
Jagannath Rath Yatra
The much famous Temple Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath, takes place in Puri. Jagannath Rath Yatra In this festival the temple images are carried out of the temple to the street in three huge chariots in the name of Nandighosha for Lord Jagannath, Taladhwaja for Lord Balabhadra and Darpadolana for Goddess Subhadra. The chariots are pulled by devotees till the Gundicha temple which is believed as Lord's aunt house and three lords stays there for nine days. Nine days later, the journey is repeated in the opposite direction.
Astachandi Temple
The eight Chandis-collectively called Astachandi are Bata Mangala, Bimala, Sarvamangal, Ardhasani, Alamba, Dakshinakalika, Marichikaand Harachandi.Astachandi Temple.