Peak Season
Konark in January
Odisha, India
January light on the Sun Temple wheels is photographer perfection
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — ideal temple exploration
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good Marine Drive road from Puri. public transport: Buses from Puri/Bhubaneswar. from nearest city: Puri 35km (45min), Bhubaneswar 65km (1.5h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: Basic medical at Konark. Serious cases go to Puri (35km).. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: PHC Konark. District Hospital Puri — 35km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — UNESCO site — educational, Flat temple grounds — stroller OK, Fascinating wheel sundial concept, Short visit (2 hours)
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓heritage-lovers
- ✓photographers
Who should think twice
- ✗None
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Peak — ideal temple exploration |
| February | 5/5 | February at Konark: 17-30°C, dry Odisha coast — every stone wheel and sculpture on the Sun Temple readable in sharp low-angle winter light. |
| March | 4/5 | Visit before 10am — the stone absorbs heat… |
| April | 3/5 | The open temple complex becomes an oven by… |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon begins |
| July | 3/5 | July at Konark: 26–32°C, Odisha monsoon with dramatic skies behind the Sun Temple. Doable — expect short closures when storms roll in. |
| August | 3/5 | August at Konark: 26–31°C, Odisha monsoon with moody skies. Sun Temple panels stand out wet — workable, windows between showers suffice. |
| September | 4/5 | September freshness makes the heritage walk pleasant… |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — festival season |
| November | 5/5 | November is the crown month — the annual Konark Dance Festival celebrates Odissi origins here |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — Konark Dance Festival |
Practical Details
How to reach
Puri 35km (45min), Bhubaneswar 65km (1.5h). Roads: Good Marine Drive road from Puri. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Puri/Bhubaneswar. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
Nearby in Odisha scoring high in January
The Window — every Sunday
Best score this week, the honest skip, road intel, and what changed. Free. No spam.
One email per Sunday. Unsubscribe anytime.