Konark Tourism

"The city of the Sun Temple" Konark Tourism Konark, in the state of Orissa is renowned world over for theSun Templewhich is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Annual dance festival and its beautiful sandy beaches. Konark's Sun Temple is an architectural marvel and is one of the most beautiful monuments of India. The Annual Dance Festival is a five day-long cultural extravaganza which invites unique dancing talent from all over the country. This festival is a grand celebration of our country's rich cultural and artistic legacy, an event to truly rejoice the various dance forms that our country has invented. The celebrations happen with the backdrop of the Sun temple, adding grandeur and magnificence to the whole program. Besides this, Konark also hosts the Sun Festival, where devotees offer prayers to the Sun God by taking dips in the sea. The Dance Festival also hosts a Handicrafts Mela where one can buy unique and exquisitely handcrafted pieces which beautifully reflect the Oriya art form. Download Konark PDF Guide > What's Great? A charming amalgam of culture and spiritualism. What's not so Great? Congested in peak seasons. Beware of swindlers. For Whom Ideal for tourists of every kind. Suitable for backpackers from places like Bhubaneswar, Puri, Cuttack etc.

The city of Sun Temple Konark is a beautiful coastal town near the Puri district, in the state of Odisha. It is most famous for the historic Sun Temple, dedicated to the mythological form of the Sun. Constructed in the 13th century, by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty, this temple complex was made in the fashion of Lord Suryadev holding the reins of his chariot. Due to the heavy structure and the weak soil of the area, the main structure collapsed in 1837, but the audience hall is still preserved and well maintained. Adjoining the structure is the beautiful beach of Konark. Annually, a famous dance festival at the Sun Temple Complex, which invites dancers from every part of India.

Restaurants and Local Food in Konark One can find a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food in the main market place near the beach. The region's specialty is thefish-fryprepared in Bengali-style. The other local delicacies that one must try, includePakhala (a preparation of rice), Dali, Mandia Jau, Dahi Baigana, Dahi Machha, Dahi Bhindi (fried eggplant, fried fish, fried ladyfinger dipped in spicy yogurt sauce), Khatta, Aludum, a variety of Pithas, Dahi Badi, Rasgulla, Chhenapodapitha, Gulab Jamunand a flattering variety of seafood. Continental and Chinese food is also served in the restaurants here. View 2 Restaurants in Konark >>

Latest questions by travellers on Konark What time of the year is best to visit Konark and avoid the rush and crowd? Pallavi Siddhanta The lean season in Puri is also the lean season in Konark, owing to the proximity of the two places. But that is mostly the hot and humid seasons of the year, and they aren't a good time to visit either place. Try October to January. The crowd is intermittent and sparse - 1) Early in the morning. 2) 4-6 in the evening. Add an Answer Add a Comment 0 Comments Ask a question from people who travelled to Konark recently Submit Question View All Questions about Konark >>

Sep-Maris the best time to visit Konark Being a coastal destination, the weather in Konark is the most pleasant during winters. The best time to visit this place is during the months of September-March. Summers are very hot and humid and should be avoided. Weather in Konark Loading... Konark in Summer (April - June) This is the least advisable time for a trip to Konark. The summers are unbearably hot and humid, which makes a trip during this season avoidable. Konark in Monsoon (July - September) This is not exactly an ideal season for a visit to Konark, with heavy rainfall posing a risk to your travel plans. Konark in Winter (October - March) This is the most advisable time for a trip to Konark. The area turns pleasant, and the ambience cool. This also the peak season of travellers visiting this spiritual cum cultural destination. Monthly Weather in Konark Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 16 29 February 21 33 March 24 34 April 27 37 May 28 38 June 27 36 July 26 32 August 26 31 September 26 31 October 24 32 November 19 30 December 16 29

Events in Konark Konark Dance Festival, Sun Temple 1st - 5th December Konark Dance Festival is an event held annually in the backdrop of the exquisite Konark Sun Temple in Odisha. Classical performers of every age group descend on Konark to showcase their musical and dancing skills, to promote this age old monument. Handicrafts and sculptures are also put on display to showcase the hidden talent of the region. For all music and dance aficianados, make sure you attend this festival.