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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Konark Sun Temple

Konark, India

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 69 2026
Konark Sun Temple

A 13th-century temple on the coast of Odisha, India, built in the shape of a stone chariot. Visitors walk around the complex to see the carved wheels, stone horses and wall reliefs of deities and daily life.

Highlights

  • Stone chariot wheels
  • Seven stone horses
  • Carved exterior walls

Good to know

  • Book tickets online to skip queues
  • Guides cost about 500 rupees
  • Visit early morning, it gets hot

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