One-day Itinerary: From Rajam to Puri in Public Transportation

1. 8:00 AM: Rajam Bus Station
   Board the bus for Srikakulam

   Start your journey by catching a bus from Rajam Bus Station to Srikakulam, which takes approximately 30 minutes.

2. 8:45 AM: Srikakulam Town Railway Station
   Board the train to Puri

   After arriving at Srikakulam Town Railway Station, board the train to Puri. The journey takes around 5 hours and offers picturesque views of the Bay of Bengal.

3. 2:00 PM: Puri Beach
   10 minutes (1 km) by auto-rickshaw from Puri Railway Station

   Once you reach Puri, head straight to the Puri Beach and marvel at its golden sands and turquoise blue waters.

4. 3:00 PM: Jagannath Temple
   20 minutes (4 km) by auto-rickshaw from Puri Beach

   Visit the Jagannath Temple, one of the most revered Hindu temples in India. The temple complex spans over 400,000 square feet and is home to several shrines and idols dedicated to Lord Jagannath and his siblings.

5. 4:30 PM: Chilika Lake
   1 hour 30 minutes (50 km) by bus from Jagannath Temple

   Take a serene boat ride along the Chilika Lake, the largest lagoon in India. The lake is home to numerous aquatic species and migratory birds.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Rajam Bus Station to Srikakulam Town Railway Station (30 mins, INR 25)
• Srikakulam to Puri by Train (5 hours, INR 300)
• Auto-rickshaw from Puri Railway Station to Puri Beach (10 mins, INR 50)
• Auto-rickshaw from Puri Beach to Jagannath Temple (20 mins, INR 100)
• Bus from Jagannath Temple to Chilika Lake (1 hour 30 mins, INR 70)
• Total Estimated Costs (INR 545)

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit the Konark Sun Temple, which is about an hour's drive from Puri. You could also spend more time exploring the Chilika Lake or the Puri Beach. If you have less time, consider skipping the Chilika Lake boat ride and head straight to the Jagannath Temple.