About Konark Sun Temple
Carved in the 13th century as the chariot of Surya, the Sun God. Twenty-four enormous stone wheels. Seven stone horses. Thousands of erotic and astronomical sculptures on the Bay of Bengal coast. UNESCO listed for good reason.
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 fees in your currency
- Indian Adult₹40$…
- SAARC / BIMSTEC₹40$…
- Foreign National₹600$…
- Children below 15Free—
- Still cameraFree—
- Video camera₹25$…
- ASI audio guide (8 languages)₹118 / ₹200$…
- Konark Dance Festival pass (1 – 5 December)₹500 – ₹2,000$…
Live INR rates, refreshed hourly. Confirm at the gate counter — entry fees may have changed since this page was updated.
Entry Fee · Tickets
How much does it cost to visit Konark Sun Temple?
- Indian Adult₹40
- SAARC / BIMSTEC₹40
- Foreign National₹600
- Children below 15Free
- Still cameraFree
- 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
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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.
Planning Your Visit to Konark Sun Temple
Konark Sun Temple lies in Odisha, India, and ranks among the state’s most-visited heritage destinations. The nearest major city and transport gateway is Bhubaneswar, roughly 53 km away — most travellers route through Bhubaneswar by air or rail before continuing on to Konark Sun Temple. Time your trip for October to February for the most comfortable weather.
Travelling from within India, Bhubaneswar connects to every metro by daily domestic flights and the railway network, so Konark Sun Temple slots easily into a wider Odisha itinerary.
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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.
- Where is Konark Sun Temple located?
- Konark Sun Temple is in Odisha, India, at 19.8876° N, 86.0945° E. The nearest major city and transport hub is Bhubaneswar, about 53 km away.
- What are the best places to visit near Konark Sun Temple?
- Top attractions near Konark Sun Temple include Puri Beach (about 29 km away), Jagannath Temple, Puri (about 30 km away), Biraja Devi Temple, Jajpur (about 109 km away) — all easy to combine on a Odisha trip.
- What is the entry fee at Konark Sun Temple for foreign tourists?
- Foreign nationals pay ₹600 to enter Konark Sun Temple (rates last verified 2025-10). Indian and other ticket tiers are listed in the Entry Fee section above.
