Monument & Entry Fees in Odisha
Most of Odisha’s great temples are free to enter. A handful of sites are ticketed by the Archaeological Survey of India, and the wildlife parks are permitted by the State Forest Department. This page sets out what you can expect to pay so there are no surprises on tour.
Please note: entry fees are set by the Archaeological Survey of India, the Odisha Forest Department and individual site authorities, and are revised from time to time. The figures below are indicative and were last reviewed in September 2026. We confirm the exact amount for your group in writing at the time of booking.
Unless your package explicitly states otherwise, monument entry fees, camera charges, guide fees and forest permits are not included in the tour cost and are payable at actuals.
Ticketed Monuments (Archaeological Survey of India)
ASI charges a concessional rate for citizens of India and of SAARC and BIMSTEC countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Maldives, Thailand and Myanmar). Children below 15 years enter free at all ASI monuments.
| Monument | Indian / SAARC / BIMSTEC | Other Foreign Nationals | Children under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konark Sun Temple UNESCO Konark, Puri district | ₹ 40 | ₹ 600 | Free |
| Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves Bhubaneswar | ₹ 25 | ₹ 300 | Free |
| Raja Rani Temple Bhubaneswar | ₹ 25 | ₹ 300 | Free |
| Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavations Jajpur district | ₹ 25 | ₹ 300 | Free |
| Lalitgiri Buddhist Complex Cuttack district | ₹ 25 | ₹ 300 | Free |
Temples & Heritage Sites With Free Entry
No ticket is required at these sites. Donations are voluntary, and shoe-minding or parking stands outside temple complexes may charge a small fee.
| Site | Entry |
|---|---|
| Shree Jagannath Temple Puri | Entry free. Open to Hindus only. Cameras, mobile phones and leather items are not permitted inside. |
| Lingaraj Temple Bhubaneswar | Entry free. Open to Hindus only; a viewing platform outside the north wall is open to all visitors. |
| Mukteshwar & Parasurameswar Temples Bhubaneswar | Entry free. Among the oldest surviving temples of the Kalinga school. |
| Chausath Yogini Temple Hirapur, near Bhubaneswar | Entry free. A rare 9th-century circular hypaethral shrine. |
| Dhauli Shanti Stupa & Ashokan Rock Edict Dhauli, near Bhubaneswar | Entry free. Parking charges may apply at the hilltop. |
| Raghurajpur & Pipili Craft Villages Puri district | Entry free. Pattachitra and applique workshops welcome visitors. |
Museums, Parks & Interpretation Centres
Museum tickets are modest and are bought at the counter. Where a site museum sits inside an ASI complex, it is charged separately from the monument ticket.
| Institution | Entry |
|---|---|
| Odisha State Museum Bhubaneswar | Ticketed — payable at the counter |
| Museum of Tribal Arts & Artefacts Bhubaneswar | Entry free |
| Konark Site Museum (ASI) Konark | Ticketed — separate from the temple ticket |
| Lalitgiri Site Museum (ASI) Cuttack district | Ticketed — separate from the site ticket |
| Nandankanan Zoological Park Bhubaneswar | Ticketed — separate charges for safari, ropeway and cameras |
| Odisha Crafts Museum (Kala Bhoomi) Bhubaneswar | Ticketed — payable at the counter |
Wildlife Parks & Sanctuary Permits
Forest Department charges are levied per person and per vehicle, with separate hire for boats, guides and cameras. Rates differ for Indian and foreign nationals, and several parks close during the monsoon. We obtain these permits on your behalf and bill them at actuals.
| Park / Sanctuary | What is charged |
|---|---|
| Bhitarkanika National Park Kendrapara district | Park entry, boat hire and a mandatory guide. Permits are issued at Khola or Gupti gate. |
| Satkosia Tiger Reserve Angul / Nayagarh districts | Reserve entry, vehicle charge and boat crossing at the Mahanadi gorge. |
| Simlipal National Park Mayurbhanj district | Entry permit per person and per vehicle. Seasonal — usually closed during the monsoon. |
| Nalabana Bird Sanctuary, Chilika Khordha / Puri districts | Sanctuary permit plus motorboat hire from Satapada, Barkul or Rambha. |
Before You Visit
- Carry photo identification. Indian nationals claiming the concessional rate may be asked for proof.
- ASI monuments accept online tickets. We can book these in advance for your group to save queuing time.
- Still photography is generally free at ASI sites; video cameras, tripods and drones may attract a charge or require written permission.
- Mobile phones, cameras, leather goods and tobacco are not allowed inside the Jagannath and Lingaraj temples. Paid lockers are available near the gates.
- Dress modestly at places of worship, and be prepared to remove footwear before entering.
- Licensed guides charge separately from the entry ticket. We can arrange English, Hindi, Odia, Bengali, French or German speaking guides on request.
- Monuments are usually open sunrise to sunset. Museums and zoos close one day a week — we plan itineraries around this.
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