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What to do and see in Konark, Odisha: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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, 65 kilometers from the capital of the state, Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 13th-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.
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1. Konark Sun Temple
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By TheMoni17 - New Delhi, India
Sun has always been treated as God, the energy provider. Konark Sun temple is a great piece of art, an architectural marvel, a monument which speaks of the rich heritage and culture of Ancient India. A temple built more than a 1000 years ago is beautiful with its detailed and intricate carvings. Government of Odisha and ASI is doing a good job in preserving this piece of art. If you wish to see the real India then instead of visiting the over-rated Taj or Qutub please visit this Sun temple and temples in Khajuraho.
2. Konark Sun Temple
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4.5 based on 1,174 reviews
The 13th century temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, is a monumental Hindu structure dedicated to the sun God or Surya.
Reviewed By debashis77_12 - Dehradun, India
The Konark Sun Temple or the Black Pagoda as it is known, is the temple of sun god in the form of a chariot with horses pulling it.Now most part of the temple has been closed by ASI for safety and maintenance.So now the tourist may not have access to see the place where the first ray of sun drop in the morning, which I used to see in my childhood. If you stay in Konark or nearby area you can also see its beauty in night also.Please do carry an umbrella or hat and water bottle as you have to walk in open sun throughout your visit to konark.
3. ASI Museum
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Dintoons
Excellent collection of historical information, along with replicas of sculptures and a massive wheel of the Sun Temple! A lovely walkthrough!
4. Ramchandi Beach
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Ss1r - Dehradun, India
Beautiful scenic beauty. There is lotus resort, it's waterfront grill restaurant s good. Try only sea food. Beautiful beach. Must stop while going to konark
5. Chandrabhaga Beach
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4.0 based on 282 reviews
Reviewed By TraWellerr - Bengaluru, India
If you are looking for a peaceful evening by a beach, you can choose this over the over crowded Puri beach. It’s relatively less visited by people and is around 40 minutes drive from Puri on the way to Konark. The marine drive that leads you here is beautiful. Cool place to sit, relax and enjoy a sunset ????
6. Ramachandi Temple
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4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By AdvSiddharthVerma - New Delhi, India
This is a lovely beachfront temple devoted to the goddess. All the visitors to Konark generally visit this place. Nice coconut water vendors there.
