Pilgrimage sites are for everyone—perhaps, these are the only places where you don’t care about the statuses, the worldly belongings and other caste or creed. All you want is to find the inner peace and sanctity ahead of all the materialistic aspects that life has to offer. Puri is another sanctified place in India which is “in season” throughout the year—thanks to the Jagannath Temple and the pious Sea! If you’re chalking your first trip to Puri, and you’re in search for some budget staying option, here we are to make your task easier.

Chanakya BNR Hotel, Puri

Well, we’re starting with this hotel as it is one of the most sort-after mid-budget heritage hotels in India which takes you way back to the British Era. Compared to the other heritage hotels, it’s very cheap though it might as well pinch the pocket of the regular mid-budget travelers—the tariff per room being a little less than Rs. 3,800 per day. It is for you if you’re willing to shed a few thousands for that cozy family trip or if you want to spend some days off your busy schedule royally!

Panthanivas, OTDC

Run by the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation, the hotel is for all those to whom Government hotels rank higher than the Private ones. Build on the marine drive, across a huge lawn, the Panthanivas offer a great variety of lodging options that ranges between 800 bucks for a double bed room to 5000 bucks for the suites. However, their best bait is the garden snacks bar which is simply apt for spending nice evening overlooking the sea. Pure bliss it is!