EP 3 Bhubaneswar to Konark Sun Temple , Odisha Tourism

Bhubaneswar to Konark is 72 km, On our way from Bhubaneswar to Konark we visited Pipili for handicrafts, also enjoyed the famous sweet Chhena jhili at Nimapada.

Once we reached Konark Sun temple, we took guided tour to learn about the history of Konark sun Temple.

We did Odisha tour over 19 days, This episode is about Day 4 of our journey. Details of places visited by us and the food we enjoyed during the day is given below for your ready reference.

AIRY BREEZY RETREAT (Airbnb): This is the homestay where we stayed, they book only through airbnb. Place is nice- large size room. They don’t have provision to food, which is a negative at this place.

If you are a family then this apartment is a good choice at a reasonable price.

Tariff Rs. 3000 for 2 days
Website: https://www.airbnb.co.in/
Address: 1127/1630, Puri - Cuttack Road, Bomikhal, Laxmi Sagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751006

Street food stall: There are many such stalls in Bhubaneswar , which sell popular breakfast of Odisha.

Bara with Aloo Chop Rs 20 for 5 pcs
Address: Ashok Nagar, Janpath, Bhubaneshwar,Odisha
Location: https://tinyurl.com/szokjjm

Rajanigandha Applique Workshop -Pipili There are around 40 to 50 Handicrafts Shops at this place.

We started late from Bhubaneswar, so could not spend much time at this place.

Pipili is about 29 km from Bhubaneswar.

Chandua Rs 1250
Letter Holder Rs 60
Toran Rs 120
Bedsheet Rs 1650
Hand Bag Rs 250
Address: Dist. Pui, Pipili, Odisha 752104
Location: https://tinyurl.com/r2cd5cf

Radha Krishna Sweets: This is one of the many shops that sell Chhena Jhili at Nimapada, this place is between Bhubaneswar and Konark, distance from Bhubaneswar - 50 km.

I am told through comments that you should have tried chhena jhili at Arrtabandhu Sahu shop, i missed that, when you pass through Nimapada, you can visit this shop. This shop is also called as Aata Sahu Chhena Jhili

Chhena Jhili Rs 6 per pcs
Address: Nimapada, Odisha
Location: https://tinyurl.com/yx2ozgz7



Address: Konark, Odisha 752111
Location: https://tinyurl.com/skfoaky

Yatri Niwas: This is half a km short of Konark sun temple. They have a restaurant and stay accommodation.

Tariff starts from Rs 1400 with tax for double occupancy and increases according to the category or rooms.
Address: Konark, Puri, Odisha 752111
Location: https://tinyurl.com/umwnzcd

Konark Sun Temple: Timings 6 am to 6.30 pm.

Ticket Rs 40 per person
Guide Avash mohanty: 9937623708
Guide Charges Rs 400 for 1 hour Konark Temple
Website: http://www.konark.nic.in/
Address: Konark, Odisha 752111
Location: https://tinyurl.com/urkqxuh

ARKA KHETRA INTERPRETATION CENTRE BY INDIAN OIL FOUNDATION
Ticket Rs 30 per person and free for children upto 3 years

Movie show of 18 minutes plays here every half an hour, this is a good source of knowledge about the konark temple. They have a replica of Konark temple and other information related to konark can be seen there
Address: Konark, Odisha 752111
Location: https://tinyurl.com/ve7kmk4

Yatri Niwas: we went back to this place for dinner, enjoyed Odia food in dinner.

Meetha Anna Rs 65
Meethi Dal Rs 40
Vegetable Mahura Rs 45
Goti Potol Rs 65
Khainga Besar Rs 150
Address: Konark, Puri, Odisha 752111
Location: https://tinyurl.com/umwnzcd

Light & Sound Show: Daily 2 shows of 40 minutes each evening, Monday there is no show. Summer timings - 7.30 am to 8.10 and there is one more show after that, winters the time is from 6.30 am onwards.

I will suggest you to check this up before you plan your tour.

Charges Rs 50 for a pair of headphones
Website: http://www.konark.nic.in/
Address: Konark, Odisha 752111
Location: https://tinyurl.com/urkqxuh

Chandrabhaga Beach: This is about 3 km from sun temple, we got very late reaching sea beach, ideally you should reach this place before sunset to enjoy the beach view.

Address: Odisha 752111
Location: https://tinyurl.com/vscodvb

We left for Puri at around 9.45 pm….

Tips for this journey from Bhuabneswar to konark to Puri.

Start early: Try starting from Bhubaneswar at 6 am, so you can spend quality time at Pipili and Bhubaneswar. We missed scenic views on the road that connects konark to Puri, if you leave Konark by 4 pm, you will love to see the coastal areas and scenic views.

For better experience at konark sun temple - you should look at hiring a ASI registered guide.

We missed to visit ASI museum, ensure that you don’t miss it, which means you should reach there on time.

Light and sound show is closed on monday, so plan your journey accordingly.

Last but not the least, we have travelled in Odisha for 19 days, so if you follow our series you will get good knowledge on how you should plan your Odisha tour. This is Episode 3 of our Odisha tour, just in case if you have missed previous episodes or any other episode you can check out the playlist, otherwise you will miss continuity.

Thanks for watching youTube channel: visa2explore, regards - Harish Bali