How to Reach Vimala Temple
विमला मंदिर कैसे पहुँचें
Page 4 of 7. Checked 17 October
Vimala Temple has no separate address. It stands inside the Jagannath Temple complex (Srimandir) in Puri, Odisha. So you travel to Puri, then to Singha Dwara, the main gate, and walk in. This page covers each step.
Quick answer: Fly to Bhubaneswar (about 60 km away), or take a train to Puri (the station is about 3 km from the temple). From the station take an auto or rickshaw to Singha Dwara. Book rooms only after checking the web address yourself.
Last verified: 17 October 2026. Timings, rules and facilities at Srimandir can change. Please confirm with the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration before you travel.
| Where | Inside the Jagannath Temple complex, Puri, Odisha |
| Nearest airport | Bhubaneswar, about 60 km. Puri has no airport |
| Nearest station | Puri, about 3 km from the temple. It is the last station on its line |
| Bus | Buses to Bhubaneswar and Cuttack leave the bus stand near Gundicha Temple |
| Gate to use | Singha Dwara (Lion Gate), the main entrance |
By Air
हवाई मार्ग से
Puri has no airport. The nearest is the airport at Bhubaneswar, about 60 km away, according to the Puri district administration and travel guides. From the airport you can take a taxi, a prepaid cab or a bus to Puri. The drive is roughly 1.5 to 2 hours in normal traffic. That time is our estimate, not an official figure.
Our affiliate flight link below opens a general search page. Enter Bhubaneswar as your destination.
By Rail
रेल से
Puri is the last station on its line, so trains end here. Direct trains connect Puri with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Okha and Tirupati, as travel guides list them. Check the current timetable on the IRCTC site, because trains and days change.
The station is about 3 km from the temple. Autos and rickshaws wait outside. Agree on the fare before you sit.
By Road
सड़क से
| From | What to know |
|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | About 60 km. Buses and taxis run regularly |
| Cuttack | Buses leave the bus stand near Gundicha Temple every 10 to 15 minutes, as one guide reports |
| Konark | Minibuses leave every 20 to 30 minutes, as one guide reports. The distance is about 35 km, so confirm locally |
If you are coming for Rath Yatra, roads and trains are far more crowded. Read our Rath Yatra travel guide for Puri first.
Local Transport in Puri
पुरी में स्थानीय यातायात
Autos, e-rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are common in Puri. We could not find an official fare list. Ask your hotel for the usual fare, and agree on it before you start.
Planning more than one temple? Our Complete Guide to Plan Your Puri Jagannath Trip covers stays, food and a day-by-day plan. If you travel in Rath Yatra week, read the Travel Guide for Rath Yatra Time - Puri Jagannath first.
The Last Stretch to Singha Dwara
सिंह द्वार तक अंतिम पड़ाव
Srimandir has four gates. Singha Dwara on the east side is the main one. The Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor has changed the area around the temple, so roads near the gate may be closed to vehicles on some days. We found no official note on this, so ask your driver or hotel where to get down.
Vimala Temple is inside, near the Rohini Kunda pond. Once you are inside the complex, ask a temple servitor or a guard for directions. Do not follow a stranger who offers to guide you for money.
Where to Stay
कहाँ ठहरें
Hotels in Puri range from small lodges to larger hotels. Our Puri planning guide lists areas to stay. Our affiliate hotel link below opens a search page. Check the web address of any place before you pay.
Fake booking sites: Police in Odisha have arrested people who ran fake websites for the temple's guest house. The Odisha crime branch blocked 46 fake hotel booking sites in nine days during Rath Yatra (Orissa Post). Do not pay through a link sent on WhatsApp. Call the hotel on a number you found yourself.
Planning with Seniors
बुज़ुर्गों के साथ योजना
- Book a room close to the temple, so the daily walk is short.
- Ask your hotel for a helper who can walk with you. Agree on the charge first.
- Wheelchairs are reported as not allowed inside. See the assistance note on Vimala Temple Puri Timings, Rules and Live Darshan.
Details on the rules are on Vimala Temple Puri Timings, Rules and Live Darshan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers
Where is Vimala Temple?
Which is the nearest airport to Vimala Temple?
How far is Puri railway station from the temple?
Which gate do I use?
How do I get from Bhubaneswar to Puri?
Is there parking near the temple?
Is the temple far from the beach?
Can I book darshan online?
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Sources and further reading
- Puri district administration: How to reach Puri
- Housing.com: Nearest railway station to Jagannath Puri
- Indian Eagle: Tourist attractions near Jagannath Temple
- Wikipedia: Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor, Puri
- Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (official website)
- Deccan Herald: Fake website of Jagannath Temple guest house, two arrested
- Orissa Post: Crime branch blocks 46 fake hotel booking websites
- OdishaBytes: No VIP darshan at Puri Jagannath Temple, SJTA files FIR
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