Konark Sun Temple

Views:

Konark Sun Temple 35 kilometres north of Puri. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Konark Sun Temple (also spelled Konarak) is a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the sun god. Shaped like a giant chariot, the temple is known for the exquisite stone carvings that cover the entire structure. The Konark Sun Temple is the most popular tourist destination in Orissa and has been a World Heritage Site since 1984. It is located in the village of Konark

Konark Sun Temple panoramic view

HistoryEdit

The Sun Temple at Konarak was built in about 1250 AD by the East Ganga king Narasimhadeva. It is thought he built the temple to commemorate military successes against Muslim invaders.According to local legend, the temple has a great aura of power that comes from two very powerful magnets said to have been built into the tower – magnets that allowed the king’s throne to hover in mid-air.European mariners sailing off the coast used the temple’s tower for navigation, but dubbed it the Black Pagoda for the frequent shipwrecks that occurred along the coast. They attributed the disasters to the legendary magnets’ effect on the tidal pattern.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2hours

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) – Rs. 10 per head.

Kids Rs. : children up to 15 years free)

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : US $ 5 or Indian Rs. 250/- per head

Kids Rs. : children up to 15 years free)

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

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.

Others : N.A

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

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.