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Timings & Entrance Fee
Konark Temple:
Open from sunrise to sunset
Indians: INR 10.00 per head *
Foreigners : USD 5.00 per head *
(* Rates subject to change)
(children up to 18 years free)
A guide could be hired if you are interested in knowing the rich heritage of this wonderful structure
Govt. Tourist Offices
Tourist Officer
Konark Tourist Office
Yatrinivas
Archaeological Museum, Archaeological Survey of India
Konark- 752 111
District Puri, Odisha
Geographical Location of Konark
How to Reach
AIR: Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport - 65 kms. Indian Airlines has flights from Delhi, Kolkota, Visakhapatnam, Raipur, Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai
RAIL: The nearest railheads are Bhubaneswar and Puri. 65 km from Bhubaneswar via pipili and 35 km from Puri on marine drive road
ROAD: Konark is connected by good all weather motorable roads. Regular Bus services are operating from Puri and Bhubaneswar. Besides Public transport Private tourist bus services and taxis are also available from Puri and Bhubaneswar. For internal transport, Auto rickshaws and Cycle rickshaws are available near konark temple
Weather
BEST TIME: The best time to visit Konark is from October to February
SUMMER SEASON: Summers starts in the month of March and lasts till June. The season is very hot with maximum temperature between 36°C and 43°C. Visitors normally avoid visiting Konark during this season. The hottest months are April and May
MONSOON SEASON: From July to September is the monsoon season in which the place receives medium rainfalls
WINTER SEASON: Winters prevails from October to February. The season is moderately cool and the temperature with temperature between 15°C and 25°C. Tourists always prefer to visit Konark during this season
Clothing
Light cotton in summer and Light woolen in winter
Where to Stay
Konark offers various government approved accommodations at Panthanivas, Travellers lodge, Inspection Bungalow, Yatri Nivas. Tourists can also stay in private hotels located at Konark, Puri & Bhubaneswar
Where to Eat
One can enjoy delicious Oriya cuisine as well as other types of cuisine in the restaurants of Panthanivas and Yatrinivas. Private hotels and restaurants are also available near konark temple.
Near by Excursions
Chandrabhaga(3 kms) Sea beach
Ramachandi(8 kms) Temple of Goddess Ramachandi on the confluence of river Kushabhadra with the sea and also a nice picnic spot
Beleswar(25 kms) Saiva shrine and sea beach
Balighai(25 kms) Sea beach and sea turtle research centre
Kapileswar(10 kms) Saiva shrine on desolate sand dunes
Kuruma(8 kms) Excavated Buddhist site
Kakatpur(25 kms) Shrine of Goddess Mangala on river Prachi
Chaurasi(35 kms) Temple of Goddess Barahi,a typical order of temple architecture
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