Konark Sun Temple
65 km•1 hr 40 min drive•Heritage
The 13th-century Sun Temple at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site about an hour and a half from Puri. A stone chariot with twelve pairs of carved wheels, it is one of the most ambitious structures ever built in India and the standard day trip for anyone staying in Puri for more than two nights.
Highlights
- ★ UNESCO World Heritage Site
- ★ Stone chariot with carved wheels
- ★ 13th-century architecture
- ★ Classic day trip from Puri
Visitor Tips
Start early to beat both the heat and the coach tours. The ASI museum on site is worth the extra thirty minutes.
