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Temple city of Konark is located in eastern Indian state of Orissa. Konark's distance from Puri and state capital Bhubaneshwar are 35 kms and 65 kms respectively. Located on the Bay of Bengal coast , Konark is famous all over the world for the Sun temple.Also called the Black Pagoda, Sun temple is now listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Tourists coming to the temple city also visit the picturesque beach of the place.

Best Season to Visit : September-April

Sightseeing at Konark -

Sun Temple : The magnificent Sun temple is a World Heritage site. The structure of the temple is like a huge chariot. It has 24 wheels pulled by seven straining horses. There is a three-tiered pyramidal roof on top of the temple. The chariot represents seven days of the week and 24 hours of the day. The sculptures and carvings of the temple try to depict every aspect of life. This includes scenes from the court, civic life and war.

The Archeological Museum : The museum is located near the Sun temple. The museum has many beautiful sculptures and carvings from the ruins of the Sun Temple. The museum gives a lot of information on the history of Konark and the Sun temple.

The beautiful beach of Konark is also worth a visit. Many tourists come for bathing at the beach or spending some leisure time.

Shopping in Konark

Konark is not known for any specific shopping items. But the sea shell products of the place are very attractive and loved by shoppers. Local crafts and looms of the state are also found in the markets of Konark.