Coastal Odisha
Chandrabhaga Beach
A quiet, open beach a few kilometres from the Konark Sun Temple, better suited to sunrise walks than resort-style lounging.
Chandrabhaga is Konark's beach — a wide, largely undeveloped stretch of sand named after a local river confluence with the sea, historically linked to sun-worship rituals connected to the nearby temple.
It has far fewer facilities than Puri's beachfront, which is precisely its appeal for visitors wanting an uncrowded coastal stop rather than a full beach holiday base.
Why visit
- Uncrowded alternative to Puri's beachfront
- A few kilometres from the Konark Sun Temple
- Good sunrise photography location
- Traditional sun-worship associations with the site
Things to do
- Sunrise walk along the shore
- Combine with a Konark Sun Temple visit
- Photograph fishing boats at the shoreline
- Short beach picnic stop
By road
About 3 km from Konark; 35 km from Puri; 65 km from Bhubaneswar.
From Puri
35 km via Konark, about an hour.
From Bhubaneswar
65 km, roughly 1.5 hours.
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Chandrabhaga Beach in pictures
Points of interest
Attractions in and around Chandrabhaga Beach
Plan your journey
Tour packages covering Chandrabhaga Beach
7 Days / 6 Nightsbeach · nature · culture
Odisha Coastal Tour
Puri — Konark — Astaranga — Paradeep — Chandipur — Talsari
- Konark Sun Temple and Chandrabhaga beach
- Astaranga's working fishing coast
- Paradeep port and Mahanadi river mouth
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5 Days / 4 Nightshoneymoon · beach · heritage
Odisha Couple Escape
Bhubaneswar — Puri — Konark — Gopalpur
- Konark Sun Temple in the early morning light
- Puri–Konark Marine Drive with a Ramachandi stop
- Two nights at quiet Gopalpur-on-Sea
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Cabs & transport
Cabs and transport for Chandrabhaga Beach
Puri to Konark Cab
Sedan or SUV with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 6 passengers
- Luggage
- 2 – 3 large bags
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Bhubaneswar to Konark Cab
Sedan or SUV with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 6 passengers
- Luggage
- 2 – 4 large bags
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Puri Local Sightseeing Cab
Sedan or SUV with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 6 passengers
- Luggage
- 1 – 2 bags for a day out
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Read before you go
Travel guides for Chandrabhaga Beach
Destinations · 8 min read
Odisha Beach Guide: Puri, Gopalpur, Chandipur and Beyond
Odisha's coastline runs from Chandipur in the north, where the sea recedes several kilometres at low tide, to Gopalpur in the south, with Puri as the state's busiest and most developed beach town.
Destinations · 8 min read
Konark Travel Guide: Visiting the Sun Temple
The 13th-century Konark Sun Temple, designed as a giant stone chariot with carved wheels, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site best visited as a half-day trip from Puri.
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