Konark Map
Introduction
Konark is a small town in Puri district of the state of Orissa, India, on the Bay of Bengal, sixty-five kilometres from Bhubaneswar.The Sun Temple of Konark, often called as the Black Pagoda, was constructed in the mid thirteenth century by Raja Narasinghs Deva-I of the Ganga Dynasty. It is an ample testament to the artistic glory of the time. Conceived in the form of a huge chariot drawn by seven spirited horses on 12 pairs of exquisitely decorated wheels--after the mythical seven horse chariot of Sun God--the temple was unique in its architecture and implementation. The temple is a World Heritage Site.
| Area | 5 sq km |
| Altitude | 2 m above sea level |
| Temperature | Summer-Min.-30.0C,Max.-43.0 C Winter,Min.-10.0C,Max.-32.0C |
| Language | English, Hindi |
| STD Code | 06758 |
| Rainfall | 152.4 mm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit | October-March |
How to get there
- Air :-The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar, Konark is 65 km from Bhubaneswar by road.
- Rail:- The railheads nearest to Konark are again at Puri and Bhubaneswar. These two stations are connected to all the major cities in India through long-distance trains.
- Road:- Konark is well connected with other parts of the country through a good network of roads.
Places to Visit
| Sea Beach | Museum | Ramachandi | Vishnu Temple |
| Sun Temple |
Excursion
| BALIGHAI | KAKATAPUR | PURI | BHUBANESWAR |
| KURUMA | KONARK MATHA | BELESORE | ASTARANGA |
Shopping
Stone and Wood carvings, Patta paintings, the famous applique work of Pipli, and many other handicrafts of Orissa can be selected as souvenirs from the local market.
Accommodation
| OTDC Panthanivas Yatrinivas | Labanya Lodge |