Konark Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located 35 kilometers and 65 kilometers from Puri and Bhubaneswar respectively in the state of Odisha. It is a beautiful temple built in 13th Century CE by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty dedicated to Hindu Sun God, Surya.
The temple plays a prominent role in intriguing the rich culture of East India. It has been an elegant attraction for thousands of tourists around the year. Apart from being a holy site, it is also considered as a masterpiece of art which attracts many archeologists around the world. The labyrinthine cravings of the temple are as pretty as a picture. The Konark Sun Temple’s most exquisite appearance lies on the 100-foot chariot. It features massive horses and stupendous wheels and all of these are carved from stone. The complex designs craved on stone are simply eye-catching and a masterpiece must be visiting!
The most popular festival of Odisha, Chandrabhaga Mela is hosted by the temple. Occurring the month of February, it becomes the most popular time to visit this peaceful place! Thousands of devotees gather around this period to make it one of the most visited sites in the country.
Apart from pilgrims and archeologists, this place also attracts a large number of people who enjoy a breathtaking sunrise view and a day out on a beach. Come, visit this heavenly place and experience the magnificent beauty of the past.
By Air: To visit the Kornak sun temple, one can take a flight to Bhubaneswar Airport which is around 65 kms. This airport has flight connectivity across India.
By Train: Puri is the nearest railway station which is around 35 kms from Kornak but the train frequency is limited therefore the Bhubaneswar railway station is an alternate option that is located around 75 kms from Kornak in Orissa, which is well connected with other major railway routes in India.
By Road: This is the best way to reach Kornak sun temple either you start your tour from Bhubaneswar or Puri. One can opt our package to cover the other attractions to visit while you are in Bhubaneswar like Puri, Sukuapada, Lalitgiri, Udaygiri &Ratnagiri which is an oldest & less explored Buddhist heritage sites.
Winters are the best season between October to February to have an amiable time to explore this beautiful architecture. Many tourists also visit this place during summers. We suggest to visit in both the seasons but to get the best view of the sun rays falling the temple we plan the visit to this temple by 6:00 am – 6:30 am.
