Puri, a major pilgrimage site, is accessible from Burdwan by train. The journey covers 500 km and takes about 9 hours. The route is well-served by trains from Burdwan Junction to Puri. The city is famous for the Jagannath Temple.
Total Distance: 500 km by road, 450 km air distance.
Book tickets in advance for long-distance trains.
October to March for pleasant weather.