Archaeological Survey of India Museum,Konark

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Archaeological Survey of India Museum Outside the Sun Temple, Konark Edit

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The Konark museum started in the year 1968 and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. The museum is located near the main temple in the north direction. The museum has four galleries that showcase 260 different fallen architectural pieces and sculptures that were found during the clearance work of Konark temple complex. The Konark museum is a treasure house for historians and art lovers and is open for public.First gallery of the museum holds 62 antiquities, out of which the image of Surya in sand stone, the Khandolite built reconstructed wheel, various incarnations of Lord Visnu, etc. are a major attractions.Second gallery exhibits 108 antiquities including reconstructed wall of temple, the drummer and the head of the crocodile in gigantic nature.Third gallery of this museum showcases 45 objects like celestial nymphs, image of Surya Narayana, Gaja Vyala, the king and his troop and various erotic figures.Recent addition to the museum is the fourth gallery, which holds exhibit of 45 artifacts including roaring lion, man tied by the elephant trunk, part of a Surya image, erotic couples and king witnessing dance performances are some of the art works displayed at this gallery.

Archaeological Museum

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

10.00 am to 5.00 pm

Closed OnEdit

Friday

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 5/- per head

Kids Rs. : children up to 15 years free)

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 5/- per head

Kids Rs. : children up to 15 years free)

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Guide Required : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Sun Temple Hotel,Konark ; Near Bus Stand, Konark, Odisha 752111 ; Ph/M – 094 37 205163 ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

Bus : Konark is connected to other cities in Orissa State Public Transport buses. Private Volvo bus services are available from Bhubaneshwar and Puri to Konark. Public buses charge about Rs 1.50 and private buses charges about Rs 3 per km travel.

Train : Puri, which is at distance of 31 km is the nearest railway station to Konark. Puri is connected to all major cities in India. Pre-paid taxi from Puri railway station to Konark cost about Rs 600.

Air : The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar, which is at a distance of 64 km away from Konark. The taxi cab charges about Rs 1,400 to cover the distance from Konark to Bhubaneshwar. Bhubaneshwar is connected by regular flights to many major cities India including Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi and Hyderabad and the price of the tickets is moderate.

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Safety / WarningEdit

June to September offers warmer months with intermittent rains and good for short visits, keep a watch on cyclone warnings.
Beware of pickpockets as Konark is a major tourist city in India.
Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.