Konark Tourism

Recognized by UNESCO as a completely distinguished and remarkable World Heritage site, Konark Sun Temple, also known as Black Pagoda makes Konark a much renowned tourist destination. Konark can be reached from Puri by covering 36 km. And apart from the Sun Temple, Konark also consists of the exotic Konark Beach with its soft and cool sands and glistening waters. Religious worshippers also have another place to visit known as the Mayadevi Temple.

Lovers of historical sites and antiquities must head towards the Archeological Museum that possesses numerous historical carvings, sculptures as well as the images of Navgrahas that are considered to be deities. In addition to this, Konark celebrates festivals such as the Konark Dance Festival in the month of December and the Magha Saptami Festival that is celebrated in the month of Magha. These festivals add to the holy significance of Konark.

And those who are fond of shopping would love to bag wood and stone carvings as well as the much admired and well known Pipli work. The beautiful Patta paintings are also worth buying. Devotees also have the option of heading towards the site named as Chaurasi, which is considered to dwelling place of Lord Lakxminarayan, Barahi and Amreshras. The holy sight of Goddess Mangala and Banadurga can be visited at Kakatapur. Therefore, do make it a point to become a dedicated tourist and visit Konark to explore its varied unexplored attractions and regions that are worth witnessing.