Konark Sun Temple Reopens As Per Central Govt Guidelines

Bhubaneswar : Konark Sun Temple reopens as per the Central government’s UNLOCK guidelines after remaining out of bounds for tourists for 5 months in view of COVID19 pandemic.

A total 2500 tourists are allowed to visit the Konark temple every day. Visitors will be allowed to visit 1,500 in the morning and 1000 in the afternoon. Barcodes are provided on ticket in view of the restrictions. Arun Mallick, superintendent of the Archaeological Survey of India, said the central government’s SOP would be strictly observed with the screening of all tourists entering into the temple.