Destination Guide

Airport Taxi to Konark

The Sun Temple — a 13th-century stone chariot on the Odisha coast, best paired with Chandrabhaga Beach and a Puri day trip.

Odisha

Distance: ~65 km from BBI airport
Drive time: ~1 hr 40 min
Best season: Oct – Feb · Dance Fest (Dec)
Ideal for: Heritage & architecture

UNESCO World Heritage Sun TempleA 13th-century stone chariotChandrabhaga Beach & Marine Drive

The Konark Sun Temple is Odisha’s architectural masterpiece — a 13th-century temple conceived as the colossal chariot of Surya, the Sun god, drawn by seven stone horses on 24 exquisitely carved wheels. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it draws travellers for its scale, its sculpture and the way the whole structure tracks the sun.

It sits on the coast between Puri and the airport, so it’s easily combined with Jagannath darshan and a beach day — the classic Odisha Golden Triangle.

Things to see & do

Konark Sun Temple

The 13th-century temple built as a colossal chariot of the Sun god, with 24 intricately carved stone wheels and seven horses — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Chandrabhaga Beach

About 3 km from the temple, a broad east-facing beach famous for sunrise — the highlight of an early-morning visit.

The stone wheels as sundials

The temple’s wheels are working sundials; a guide can show you how the spokes and axles were used to tell time — a favourite detail for visitors.

Ramachandi Temple

A serene riverside-and-sea shrine on the Marine Drive between Puri and Konark, an easy add-on to the trip.

Konark Dance Festival

Every December, classical dance is performed in the open air against the floodlit temple — one of Odisha’s most atmospheric events.

Archaeological museum

The ASI museum beside the temple displays sculptures recovered from the site, adding context to the carvings.

Getting to Konark from the airport

Book a direct Bhubaneswar Airport to Konark taxi — about 65 km and 1 hour 40 minutes at a fixed ₹1,700 for an AC sedan, with optional sightseeing stops at Puri or Ramachandi on the way. Staying in Puri instead? The Puri to Konark sunrise roundtrip is built around catching first light at Chandrabhaga Beach.

Timings, tickets & the best time to go

For opening hours, the entry fee and visiting tips, see our Konark Sun Temple guide. October to February is the most comfortable season, and early December brings the Konark Dance Festival against the floodlit temple.

Make it a full day

Konark pairs naturally with Puri and Bhubaneswar — see the Golden Triangle itinerary, or book the ready-made Golden Triangle Day Tour with one cab and driver throughout.

Konark FAQ

Konark travel & taxi questions

Distance, fares, temple timings and the Dance Festival.

How far is Konark from Bhubaneswar Airport?

Konark is about 65 km from Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI), roughly a 1 hour 40 minute drive. From Puri it is closer — about 35 km along the coastal Marine Drive.

What is the taxi fare from Bhubaneswar Airport to Konark?

The fixed one-way fare is ₹1,700 for an AC sedan, ₹2,300 for an Ertiga SUV and ₹2,600 for an Innova Crysta — all-inclusive of tolls, parking and driver allowance.

What are the Konark Sun Temple timings and entry fee?

The temple is open daily, generally from around 6 AM to 8 PM, with a modest ASI entry ticket (free for children under 15). See our Konark Sun Temple guide for current timings and tips.

When is the Konark Dance Festival?

The Konark Dance Festival is held every year in early December (usually 1–5 December) in the evenings, with an international sand-art festival on Chandrabhaga Beach at the same time.

Can I combine Konark with Puri in one trip?

Yes — Konark and Puri are the natural pairing, about 35 km apart on the Marine Drive. Most visitors do both on the Golden Triangle day tour or a Puri-based sightseeing day.

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