Konark Temple & Puri Tour from Bhubaneswar: UNESCO Site & Beach

Two temples and a beach in one day, starting from your hotel in Bhubaneswar

A full-day guided tour from Bhubaneswar covering the Konark Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga beach, and Puri's Jagannath and Gundicha temples, with hotel pickup, AC transport, monument fees and an English-speaking guide. The itinerary moves through three stops over roughly ten hours, ending with an evening return to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Konark, Chandrabhaga, and Puri

• Have a hearty breakfast
• Drive to Konark Sun Temple
• Explore Konark Sun Temple ruins
• Visit Chandrabhaga beach
• Travel to Puri
• Visit Puri Jagannath Temple
• Visit Gundicha Temple
• Drive back to Bhubaneswar
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

The day starts with breakfast before you're picked up and driven to Konark, home to the Konark Sun Temple: a 13th-century stone structure shaped like a giant chariot and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is dedicated to the Sun God and carries intricate carvings that show the skill of the artisans who built it. You walk through the ruins and take in the architecture on your own pace with your guide explaining the history and details.

From there you head to Chandrabhaga beach, a stretch of soft sand on the Bay of Bengal known for being one of the cleanest and greenest beaches in eastern India. You have time to walk along the shore and sit with the water before moving on. The beach appears in Hindu mythology and hosts cultural events throughout the year, though the main draw here is simply the expanse of sand and the quiet.

The final stop is Puri, where you visit the Jagannath Temple: one of the four most sacred pilgrimage sites in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Jagannath (the "Lord of the Universe"). You pay your respects inside, then move to the nearby Gundicha Temple, which hosts the famous Rath Yatra Festival each year, when the deities are carried through the streets in a chariot procession. In the evening your driver takes you back to Bhubaneswar and drops you at your hotel.

What’s included

• AC transport from your hotel in Bhubaneswar.
• entry fees to the Konark Sun Temple, Jagannath Temple and Gundicha Temple.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• English-speaking guide for the full ten hours.

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by GeTS Holidays

Is this one for you?This is a shared guided tour with a set itinerary covering three major sites in a single day, so it suits travelers who want the temples and beach without arranging transport or figuring out the route themselves. The fixed schedule means you move through each stop as part of a group rather than lingering as long as you might alone, but it keeps all three destinations, including the beach, reachable in one afternoon and evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly is the Konark Sun Temple and why is it shaped like a chariot?

The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century stone structure built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot and dedicated to the Sun God. The chariot design itself is intentional: the entire temple represents the sun's journey across the sky, with the wheels, pillars and carved details all part of that symbolic architecture. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of India's most important examples of medieval temple design.

Can I swim or spend a lot of time at Chandrabhaga beach?

Chandrabhaga beach is included in the tour itinerary and you'll have time to walk and enjoy the sand and water. The beach is known for its clean environment and soft sands on the Bay of Bengal. How much time you spend there depends on the overall pacing of the day, which your guide will manage as you move between the three main stops.

What's the difference between the Jagannath Temple and the Gundicha Temple in Puri?

The Jagannath Temple is one of the four holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Jagannath. The Gundicha Temple is where the deities from the Jagannath Temple are taken during the Rath Yatra Festival: a major annual procession where the gods are carried through the streets in a chariot. Both temples are visited on the tour so you see the connection between them.

What should I wear to visit the temples?

A dress code is required at both temples: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women, so no shorts or sleeveless tops. Wear long pants or a long skirt and a shirt with sleeves. If you don't comply with the dress code, you risk being refused entry.

How long is the full tour and what's included in the price?

The tour runs approximately ten hours from pickup to drop-off. The price includes AC transport from your hotel, entry fees to all monuments, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide throughout the day. Food and drinks beyond the water, and gratuities, are not included.

Will I be picked up from my hotel in Bhubaneswar?

Yes, hotel pickup is included. Your driver will collect you from your hotel in Bhubaneswar at the start of the day and return you there in the evening after visiting all three sites.