UNESCO Heritage
Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda - 1250 CE)
Monumental UNESCO stone chariot of Surya with 24 carved wheels and seven rearing horses built by King Narasimhadeva I
UNESCO Heritage
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 06:00 AM - 08:00 PM (Light & Sound Show 07:00 PM)
- Entry
- ₹40 (Indians) / ₹600 (Foreigners)
- Time needed
- 2.5 Hours
- Best time
- 06:30 AM sunrise to see the first light pass through the Natya Mandapa
Local tip
The spoke shadows of the carved wheels calculate the precise time of day.
About
Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda - 1250 CE) is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Puri & Konark, Odisha. Monumental UNESCO stone chariot of Surya with 24 carved wheels and seven rearing horses built by King Narasimhadeva I.
Location
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