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About Konark

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Konark also known as "Arka-Tirtha" is famous for its majestic temple of the Sun God. The word Konark is derived from two word elements - KONA means Corner and ARK meaning the Sun. The temple city of Konark is situated in the eastern state of Orissa at a distance of around 65 kKms from Bhubaneshwar and 35 Kms from Puri.

Area:  35.08 Sq. Kms.

Best Time to Visit:  October to March.

Climate:  Being close to the sea, the climate of Konark is never very harsh, but with greenery surrounding the place, rainfall is heavy here.

Main Languages:  Oriya, Hindi, Bengali and English.

Population:  12,681.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 38. Min : 27.1.
Winter - Max : 28.2. Min : 15.2.

History and Culture of Konark

Fairs

Magha Mela

Festivals

Puri Beach Festival

Tourist Attractions in Konark

Konark Sun Temple

The Sun Temple at Konark Magnificent in its isolation, the temple of the Sun at Konark (a.k.a Konarak), about 20 miles northeast of Puri, has been hailed as the supreme achievement of the architectu...

Konark Beach

The Konark Beach finds extensive mention in the archives of history owing to its exquisiteness and proximity to the renowned Sun Temple. Situated on the Golden Triangle circuit of Eastern India along ...

Chandipur Beach

If you are planning a holiday with your family, then a trip to Chandipur Beach should top your travel list. Chandipur Beach is an exotic beach situated 16kms away from the city of Balasore in Orissa a...