TempleJagdish Temple
Udaipur · Mewar
A soaring 17th-century Indo-Aryan temple in the Old City, covered in intricate carving and always alive with devotion.
TemplePhoto: Joydeep · CC BY-SA 4.0 — Wikimedia Commons
Konark Sun Temple
Konark · Odisha
A colossal 13th-century temple built as the sun god's chariot, with 24 carved stone wheels — a UNESCO wonder of Odisha.
Timings
Sunrise – sunset (daily)
Entry
Approx ₹40 (Indian) / ₹600 (foreign)
Best time
Morning; the Dec dance festival
Time needed
1.5–2 hours
The Konark Sun Temple is one of the most awe-inspiring monuments in India — a 13th-century masterpiece conceived as the gigantic chariot of Surya, the sun god, drawn by seven stone horses and riding on 24 intricately carved wheels. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its scale and artistry are staggering.
The famous stone wheels double as functioning sundials, and the entire temple, covered in exquisite carvings of daily life, deities and dancers, is a triumph of Kalinga architecture. Though the main tower has collapsed over the centuries, what remains is monumental.
Don't miss
- ›The 24 elaborately carved chariot wheels (and their sundial function).
- ›The stone horses and the grand entrance.
- ›The detailed friezes covering the structure.
Good to know
A guide helps decode the symbolism and the sundials. It pairs naturally with Puri (Jagannath Temple) and the beach. The December Konark Dance Festival is spectacular.
Plan your visit
Timings
Sunrise – sunset (daily)
Entry fee
Approx ₹40 (Indian) / ₹600 (foreign)
Best time to visit
Morning; the Dec dance festival
Time needed
1.5–2 hours
How to reach
Coastal Odisha, ~35 km from Puri / ~65 km from Bhubaneswar
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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