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Konark Sun Temple

The Cosmic Stone Chariot

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2 daysIdeal stay₹700From / night4.7 ★103k reviewsOctober – MarchBest windowPuriNearest rail · 35 km

A UNESCO 13th-century temple built as Surya's chariot, with 24 huge stone wheels and 7 horses. An astonishing feat of planning, engineering, and erotic sculpture.

Pairs well with

Puri· 1h awayBhubaneswar· 2h awayChilika Lake· 2h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 89
Honest take for Jul: Monsoon — cooler temperatures, fewer crowds. Carry rain gear; some outdoor sites may be slippery. (high crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Puri 35km · Bhubaneswar (BBI) 65km

Nearest transport

Puri35 km
Bhubaneswar (BBI)65 km

Stay options

budget₹700/night
mid₹2,000/night
luxury₹5,500/night

Best time to visit

October – March

How to get here

Puri → Konark

cab · 0.75h

₹1,200

approx.

Bhubaneswar → Konark

cab · 1.5h

₹2,500

approx.

Nearby attractions

Konark Sun TempleChandrabhaga BeachKonark MuseumRamachandi Temple

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Daringbadi

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