The exact placing of Konark is at 19.90°N 86.12°E coordinates. It is situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal. The elevation of land is 2m above the sea level. Being a coastal town, the temperatures are not very extreme.
Konark is a prominent tourist destination and is well connected to the rest of the country by all modes of transport.
Air: The Bhubaneswar Airport is 65km away and has frequent direct flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Nagpur.
Train: The nearest railway stations are in Puri and Bhubaneswar. These stations are important links on many major railway lines, connecting them to other major cities.
Bus: Konark is linked with Puri and Bhubaneswar via National and State Highways. There are several bus services plying from these two cities to Konark. Local buses are not very comfortable here.
Cars/Taxi: The city can be reached and driven around in own or rented cars or in taxis. This is the most comfortable mode for those who can afford.
Rickshaws: Cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws can be availed to go around the town. They charge reasonable amounts.
Shopping can be a good experience here. Suggested souvenirs are Patta Paintings, appliqué handicrafts of Pipili Village and embroidered umbrellas. The tourists can surely relish are Chandrabhaga Mela and buy unique products from the stalls here. Konark Dance Festival celebrated here attracts participation from all over. The aura of the festival adds colour and flavour to the city’s life.
