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What are the top travel tips for Konark Sun Temple?

Combine with Puri Beach and Jagannath Temple — only 35 km away. The stone wheels are accurate sundials; time your visit to see shadow-reading. ASI audio guides in 8 languages are available at the entrance.

Konark Sun Temple, Odisha – Travel Guide, Best Time to Visit & Tips (2026)

About Konark Sun Temple

A 13th-century UNESCO temple carved as the chariot of the Sun God Surya — 24 enormous stone wheels, seven stone horses and thousands of erotic and astronomical sculptures on the Bay of Bengal coast.

Best Time to Visit

October to February

The five-day Konark Dance Festival every December showcases classical Indian dance against the illuminated temple backdrop. The sea-breeze keeps temperatures gentle.

Entry Fee · Tickets

How much does it cost to visit Konark Sun Temple?

Visitor CategoryPrice

Indian Adult
₹40
SAARC / BIMSTEC
₹40
Foreign National
₹600
Children below 15
Free

Additional charges

Still camera
Free
Video camera
₹25
ASI audio guide (8 languages)Indian / Foreigner — covers chariot wheels, sundials and erotic sculpture iconography
₹118 / ₹200
Konark Dance Festival pass (1 – 5 December)Tiered seating for the open-air evenings
₹500 – ₹2,000

Open daily, sunrise to sunset — no weekly closure
The original main hall (Jagamohana) was sealed with sand by the British in 1903 to stabilise it — the inner sanctum has been inaccessible since
Combine with Puri Beach (35 km) and Jagannath Temple in a single day-trip from Bhubaneswar

Prices indicative — verify at the official counter or website before your visit.Updated 2025-10

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Travel Tips

Combine with Puri Beach and Jagannath Temple — only 35 km away
The stone wheels are accurate sundials; time your visit to see shadow-reading
ASI audio guides in 8 languages are available at the entrance

How to Reach Konark Sun Temple

Konark Sun Temple is located in Odisha, India at coordinates 19.8876°N, 86.0945°E. You can reach Konark Sun Temple by air (nearest airport in Odisha), train, or road. Use YatraJunction's free fare calculator to compare live train, bus and flight prices, and to build an AI-powered itinerary tailored to your budget and travel dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to visit Konark Sun Temple?: The best time to visit Konark Sun Temple is October to February. The five-day Konark Dance Festival every December showcases classical Indian dance against the illuminated temple backdrop. The sea-breeze keeps temperatures gentle.
What are the top travel tips for Konark Sun Temple?: Combine with Puri Beach and Jagannath Temple — only 35 km away. The stone wheels are accurate sundials; time your visit to see shadow-reading. ASI audio guides in 8 languages are available at the entrance.