Puri, Odisha → Konark

Puri–Konark Marine Drive

Easy#28 in India680 votes
Distance
35 km
Duration
Half day
Best time
Nov – Feb
Highest point
12 m

A marine drive that actually deserves the name. Casuarina, the Bay of Bengal on your right, and the Sun Temple waiting at the far end. Golden hour is the whole point.

Top highlights

  • High altitude12 m
  • ChandrabhagaThe beach before the temple.
  • Konark Sun TempleArrive for the last light on the stone.
  • Road qualitySmooth, quiet, some sand on the tarmac after storms. Very little lighting at night.
  • Best timeNov – Feb

Recommended itinerary

  1. Puri, Odisha

    Start

  2. Chandrabhaga

    30 km

  3. Konark Sun Temple

    35 km

  4. Konark

    End · 35 km

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