Things to do in Kuruma, Odisha

10 places to visit in and around Kuruma, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Konark Sun Temple
Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Hindu Sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres northeast from Puri city on the coastline in Puri district, Odisha, India. The temple is attributed to king Narasingha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty about 1250 CE.
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Konark
Konark is a medium-sized town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It lies on the coast by the Bay of Bengal, 65 kilometres from the state capital Bhubaneswar.
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Kuruma
Archaeological site. Buddhist heritage
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Maa Mangala Mandir, Kakatpur
Maa Mangala Mandir is a Hindu Shakta pitha located in Kakatpur of Odisha, on the eastern coast of India.
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Ramachandi Temple
The Ramachandi Temple is located on the banks of the Kusabhadra River where it flows into the Bay of Bengal. It is about 5 km from Konark in the Puri District of Odisha, India.
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Baladevjew Temple
Baladevjew Temple is a Hindu temple in Ichhapur, Kendrapara, Odisha, India. Baladevjew is the main divinity.
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Durga Temple, Motia
The temple of Kanak Durga is located near Krushnaprasad village in an area called Nua Satanga and Motia in Cuttack district, Odisha, India. The temple is dedicated to Mahishamardini and Chamunda.
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Chandrabhaga Beach · in Konark
Chandrabhaga Beach is situated three km east of the Sun Temple of Konark, in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It is 30 km from the city of Puri.
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Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary · in Konark
The Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in the Indian state of Odisha. The sanctuary has an area of 87 km2, and is located along the Bay of Bengal coast, between the towns of Puri and Konark.
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Konark Beach · in Konark
Konark Beach or Chandrabhaga Beach is situated in Odisha on the eastern coast of India and is considered to be India's finest beach. It is situated three km east of the Sun temple of Konark, in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India.
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Kuruma by interest

Good with kids: Chandrabhaga Beach, Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, Konark Beach
Temples and places of worship: Konark Sun Temple, Konark, Maa Mangala Mandir, Kakatpur, Ramachandi Temple, Baladevjew Temple
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Chandrabhaga Beach, Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, Konark Beach
Lesser-known places: Durga Temple, Motia, Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary, Konark Beach

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Kuruma

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	22°C	12 mm
Feb	Pleasant	25°C	17 mm
Mar	Pleasant	28°C	25 mm
Apr	Hot	30°C	51 mm
May	Hot	30°C	130 mm
Jun	Rainy	30°C	225 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	338 mm
Aug	Rainy	28°C	329 mm
Sep	Rainy	28°C	285 mm
Oct	Pleasant	27°C	183 mm
Nov	Pleasant	24°C	33 mm
Dec	Pleasant	22°C	12 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Kuruma

Nearest railway station: Malatipatpur (MLT), 32 km away.
Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI), 49 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Kuruma costs

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kuruma is not included.

Compare Kuruma with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Kuruma	–	Oct–Mar	10	₹7,000–₹13,800
Konark	6 km	Oct–Mar	12	₹7,000–₹13,800
Puri	36 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Bhubaneswar	53 km	Oct–Feb	40	₹7,000–₹13,800
Jatani	53 km	Oct–Feb	26	₹7,000–₹13,800

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What are the best places to visit in Kuruma?

The best known are Konark Sun Temple, Konark, Kuruma, Maa Mangala Mandir, Kakatpur, Ramachandi Temple.

When is the best time to visit Kuruma?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Kuruma?

Nearest railway station: Malatipatpur (MLT), 32 km away. Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI), 49 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Kuruma cost?

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kuruma is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.