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Konark Beach Holiday
Escape life's daily stresses and let your body, mind and soul unwind on your Konark holiday. There's nothing more refreshing than the cool sea breeze and the sound of waves breaking onto the shore. Organise your trip to Konark the easy way by booking one of our Konark holiday packages. Many tourists opt to base themselves near Konark Beach, a local highlight just 2 kilometres from the downtown area.
Top hotels in Konark
Pride Ananya Resort Puri
12/411 Bankimuhan Puri
7/10 Good! (28 reviews)
ok hotel but staff were good.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
MAYFAIR Heritage, Puri
Chakratirtha Road Puri Orissa
The price is €167 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
€167
6 Feb - 7 Feb
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
Very good property
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025
Hotel Holiday Resort
Chakratirtha Road Puri Orissa
The price is €40 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
€40
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (19 reviews)
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit
![Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa, India. It is believed that the temple was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty[2] in 1255 CE.[3] The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. A major part of the structure is now in ruins. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site[4] and has also featured on various list of Seven Wonders of India. The temple is 35 km from Puri and 65 km from Bhubaneswar.
The name Konark derives from the combination of the Sanskrit words, Kona (corner or angle) and Ark (the sun), in reference to the temple which was dedicated to the Sun God Surya.[4]
The monument was also called the Black Pagoda'(Kaala Pagoda) by the European sailors. In contrast, the Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the White Pagoda. Both temples served as important landmarks for the sailors.[5] Konark Sun Temple used Iron beams for its structure.
The temple was originally built at the mouth of the river Chandrabhaga, but the waterline has receded since then. The temple has been built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun god, Surya. It has twelve pairs of elaborately carved stone wheels which are 3 meters[4] wide and is pulled by a set of seven horses (4 on the right and 3 on the left).[6] The temple follows the traditional style of Kalinga architecture. It is carefully oriented towards the east so that the first rays of sunrise strikes the principal entrance.[4] The temple is built from Khondalite rocks.[7][8]
The original temple had a main sanctum sanctorum (vimana), which was supposedly 229 feet[6] (70 m) tall. Due to the weight of the superstructure (70 m tall) and weak soil of the area, the main vimana fell in 1837.[9] The audience hall (Jagamohana), which is about 128 feet (39 m) tall, still stands and is the principal structure in the surviving ruins. Among the structures, which have survived to the current day, are the dance hall (Nata mandira) and dining hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156018/09fea146-89a8-4536-94db-75e3922ba387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Konark Sun Temple
After visiting Konark Sun Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gop. Take in the festivals and sunrises in the area.
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