Konark is a small town in Puri district of the state of Orissa, India, on the Bay of Bengal, sixty-five kilometres from Bhubaneswar. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), built in black granite by King Narasimhadeva-I(AD 1236-1264) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is a World Heritage Site. Konark is also home to an annual dance festival, held every December, devoted to classical Indian dance forms, including the traditional classical dance of Orissa, odissi.
Konark beach is a popular tourist destination, though the waters are deceptively calm. Its main attraction lies in its views of the temple.

How to Reach

The National and State Highways connect Konark with Puri, Bhubaneshwar and other major places in Orissa.You can also hire taxis and private buses to get to Konark from Puri.

Railway

Puri is the nearest railhead, about 31 km from Konark and 64 km from Bhubaneswar.

Airport

The nearest airport is Bhubhaneswar, which is 64 km away. It is connected with Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai and Nagpur through direct flights

Tourist attraction in Konark:

• Chandrabhaga 3.5 Km From Konark Temple
• Ramachandi 8 Km From Konark Temple
• Bhagabati Temple, Konark 2 Km From Konark Temple
• Kuruma 6 Km From Konark Temple
• Puri 35 Km From Konark Temple
• Beleswar
• Chilika 70 Km From Konark Temple
• Bhubaneswar
• Gopalpur Beach
• Kenduli Sasan