Why Choose Konark Vacation
Konark is a medium town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha, India. It lies on the coast by the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometers from the capital of the state, Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 7th-century Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black granite during the reign of Narasimhadeva-I. The temple is a World Heritage Site. The temple is now mostly in ruins, and a collection of its sculptures is housed in the Sun Temple Museum, which is run by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Konark is also home to an annual dance festival called Konark Dance Festival, devoted to classical Indian dance forms, including the traditional classical dance of Odisha, Odissi. In February 2019, the Konark Dance Festival (now called Konark Music and Dance Festival) will be hosting its 33rd edition. The state government also organising annual Konark Festival and International Sand Art Festival at Chandrabhaga Beach of Konark.
On 16 February 1980, Konark lay directly on the path of a total solar eclipse.
Konark is located in the state of Orissa in India.
You can explore here 15 things to do for your memorable trip. Explore Konark, one of the
beautiful Indian destination which is unique for its diversities in culture, language, religion, cuisines,
landscapes, water bodies, and climate. Konark cuisine boasts of having a large variety
and is famous with many vegetarian, vegan and non-vegetarian dishes which are made out of local herbs, vegetables,
and fruits. Konark witnesses all four seasons and each climatic condition of Konark
is a different experience.