The Konark Sun Temple is a very famous temple and famous pilgrimage site that is located in the Konark in the state of Odisha, India. The Konark Sun Temple is dedicated to the Surya which means God Sun and it is built in the 13th century by King Narasimha Dev I one of the eastern Ganga Dynasty. The Konark Sun temple is Notified as a monument of UNESCO World Heritage Site. currently, the temple is only available for sightseeing purposes at particular times.
The Temple’s main significance is it is designed in the shape of a giant chariot with 12 intricately carved stone wheels and the seven stone horses symbolizing Surya’s celerial chariot. The temple is very famous for its architecture and sculptures defying gods in the temple. The temple provides online booking services to the Tourists for booking entry tickets to the chariot Sun Temple.
Chariot-shaped temple with 12 giant wheels and intricate carvings
Entry Timings
6:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Open all days)
Darshan Timings
No active worship, only sightseeing allowed
Entry Fee
₹40 for Indians, ₹600 for Foreigners (Free for children below 15 years)
Best Time to Visit
October to March (Pleasant weather)
Nearest Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (65 km)
Nearest Railway Station
Puri Railway Station (35 km)
Konark Sun Temple Darshan Timings
Session
Timings
Morning
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Evening
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Konark Sun Temple Entry Fee Tickets
Category
Ticket Price
Indian Citizens
₹40 per person
Foreign Tourists
₹600 per person
SAARC & BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, etc.)
₹40 per person
Children (Below 15 years)
Free Entry
Still Camera
Free
Video Camera (Non-commercial)
₹25
Konark Sun Temple Tickets Online Booking
Tourists or pilgrims entry tickets by using online or on-site in the temple. Follow the below processor to book your entry decades and lighten sound show tickets of the Sun Temple.
First, you have to visit the official booking portal of Sun Temple to book your entry tickets.
Then on the home page, we have to select your desired date as you wish.
Then select the slot timing like forenoon or afternoon.
Then select your nationality and if you have any adults then add a number of adults under 15 age the entry fee is free.
Then select your a valid ID proof and enter the ID number in the section.
Then enter mobile number and click on the proceed button.
After completing all the above processes you are redirected to the payment page then make payment through the available payment options.
The confirmation of your entry ticket is sent to your registered mobile number.
You can also directly visit to the temple and take your entry ticket at outside of the temple ticket counter.
Konark Sun Temple Light & sound Show Timings
Session
Timing
First Show
7:00 PM – 7:40 PM
Second Show
8:00 PM – 8:40 PM
Konark Sun Temple Light & Sound Show Tickets
Category
Ticket Price (Per Person)
Indian Visitors
₹50
Foreign Tourists
₹100
Children (Below 15 years)
Free
Video & Camera Fee
Free
Places Within Konark Sun Temple
Vaishnava Temple – Features idols of Lord Vishnu and other deities.
Main Temple Ruins – Remains of the grand Sun Temple.
12 Giant Stone Wheels – Sundials that show accurate time.
7 Stone Horses – Symbolizing the chariot of the Sun God.
Mayadevi Temple – Dedicated to Goddess Mayadevi, wife of Surya.
How To Reach Konark Sun Temple
1. By Air (Nearest Airport)
Airport
Distance from Konark
Travel Time
Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (BBI)
65 km
1.5 to 2 hours
How to reach from the airport?
You can hire a taxi or any car from the airport to the temple and it is approximately 65 kilometres from the airport.
The private and government buses are available from the Bhubaneswar bus stop to the temple directly.
2. By Train (Nearest Railway Station)
Railway Station
Distance from Konark
Travel Time
Puri Railway Station (PURI)
35 km
45 min – 1 hour
Bhubaneswar Railway Station (BBS)
65 km
1.5 to 2 hours
How to reach from the railway station?
From Puri: You have to hire a taxi and also the buses also available from the Puri to the temple just have to talk with the driver.
From Bhubaneswar: From the Bhubaneswar the buses are available directly to the temple the cost was approximately 100 to 150 rupees
3. By Road (Bus & Taxi Services)
Starting Point
Distance to Konark
Travel Time
Puri
35 km
45 min – 1 hour
Bhubaneswar
65 km
1.5 to 2 hours
Cuttack
80 km
2 to 2.5 hours
Bus Services:
The bus is like govt buses and private buses are available from the main major cities like Puri and Bhubaneswar to the temple directly in the bus stop.
The cost of the bus tickets is approximately 50 to 150 rupees.
Taxi/Cab:
Taxis Riksha autos and cabs are available from the major cities of Bhubaneswar and Puri to the temple directly and the cost is approximately 5000 to 3000 they charge to reach to the temple.
4. By Bike or Car (Self-Drive Option)
If you are travelling by your own car or own bike you have to follow the route map that is defined below.
Route from Bhubaneswar: Bhubaneswar → Puri → Konark Marine Drive → Konark Sun Temple.
Route from Puri: Puri → Konark (via Marine Drive Road, a scenic coastal road).
Roads are well-maintained, making it a great option for a road trip.
Konark Sun Temple Contact details
Contact Point
Details
Address
Konark Sun Temple, Konark, Puri District, Odisha 752111, India
