Konark

Locations :

Lattitude: 19.8921°N N,
Longitude: 86.0912°E E
Best Time to Visit : September to April

Weather :

Summer : 19°C to 45°C
Winter : 04°C to 22°C
Monsoon : 18°C to 35°C

Konark is another popular tourist destination in the state of Odisha. It is world renowned as for the Sun Temple and one of the most beautiful monuments of India. It is believed that the great ruler of Eastern Ganga Dynasty named Narasimhadeva I built this temple. Konark is famous for the ‘Konark Sun Temple’. The name Konark has been derived from the Sanskrit words Kona, means ‘angle/corner’ and Ark, means ‘the sun’. Literally, it is a temple that is dedicated to Sun God or Surya. The architecture of this temple has been built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun, well-known for its erotic sculptures of maithunas. It is said that Konark is also called as ‘Black Pagoda’ or ‘Kaala Pagoda’ by some European sailors. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured on various list of Seven Wonders of India depicting some examples of ancient Indian art and architecture that follows the traditional style of Kalinga architecture. There are also various ancient temples and monuments that makes the place most popular as pilgrimage tourist destination. The city is known for the stone embankments on Kathjori River dating back to 11th century AD., it is the best delicacy for the anthropology lovers. It has become an eminent tourist destination visited by thousands of devotees coming from all over India as well as from abroad. 

Main Attractions
  • Konark Sun Temple, Konark: Konark Sun Temple is one of the most beautiful monuments of India that is dedicated to Sun God. The name Konark has been derived from the Sanskrit words Kona, means ‘angle/corner’ and Ark, means ‘the sun’. Literally, it is a temple that is dedicated to Sun God or Surya. The architecture of this temple has been built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun, well-known for its erotic sculptures of maithunas.
  • Konark Beach, Konark: Konark Beach is regarded as one of the finest Beaches in Konark located 3km away from the Konark Sun Temple of Odisha. It offers ample scope for water sports activities. Best time to visit Konark place is during winter season. This heavenly tourist attraction is going to give you the pleasure of a lifetime.
 



Shopping
  • Local bazaars and markets
Things To Do
Places of Worship:
  • Konark Sun Temple, Konark
  • Ramachandi Temple, Konark
Places of Entertainment:
  • Local movie theatre
 
Getting There
  • By Air – Biju Patnaik International Airport is the nearest airport to reach Puri, located 61km from Konark. The Airport is well-connected with other major cities in India.
  • By Railway – Puri Station is a terminus on the East Coast Railway which links with New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Okha, Ahmedabad, Tirupati etc. It is located at a distance of 35km from Konark.
  • By Road – Konark is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of Odisha.   
 
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