ABOUT KONARK:

• Small sea side town was an important ancient port.
• Now world renowned for the majestic Sun Temple – a World Heritage Site of UNESCO.
• A charming beach.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport : Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 65 kms distance from Konark.
• Rail        : Puri Railway Station, 35 kms distance from Konark.
• Road      : Well connected with road.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

For more information visit  https://www.odishatourism.gov.in/content/tourism/en/discover/attractions/temples-monuments/konark.html

ATTRACTIONS OF KONARK

Sun Temple:

• Magnificent shrine built by Ganga King Narisimha Deve in 1278.
• Shape of a colossal chariot, carrying the sun god, Surya, across the heavens.
• One of the most stunning monuments of religious architecture in the world.  

Museum:

• Museum of Archaeologies Survey of India.
• Present museum is located little away from the main temple in the north direction.
• Exhibits sculptures and carvings recovered from the Sun Temple.

Chandrabhaga Beach:

• Close to the famous Sun Temple of Konark.
• One of the most attractive beaches of the country.
• Beach has religious significance, during the seventh day of Magha (February).
• At the beach for seven days a fair is held in honor of the Sun God.

HANDICRAFTS OF THE REGION

Pipli:

• Famous for handicrafts known as “Applique Work”.
• Beautiful bedspreads, cushion covers, bags, wall hangings, umbrellas etc. are prepared using this art work.

ATTRACTIONS AROUND KONARK

Chaurasi:

• 30 kms from Konark.
• Shrines of Amareswar, Laxminarayan and Barahi at Chaurasi.
• Barahi Devi is regarded as the Mother of Goddess and is said to have worshipped according to tantric practices.
• Temple is lavishly decorated with sculptural motifs and scroll work.

Ramchandi Beach:

• Situated 7 km from Konark on the Marine Drive.
• Place is ideal for week-end picnic.