About Konark Beach
Falling on the Golden Triangle circuit of Eastern India besides Bhubaneswar and Puri, Konark is famed in the annals of history for its exquisite Sun Temple, and equally renown for its lovely beach front. Konark enjoys a mixture of tourists. who are either holidays makers or pilgrims to majestic Sun Temple of Konark. The journey to this seaside place offers an insight into the beauty and charisma of the beach. Known as Chandrabhaga, the wide open beach of Konark is rated amongst the finest beaches of India on the eastern coastline. The long stretch of sylvan sands, soothing blue sea rushing in the rolling waves makes the Konark beach one most lovely place to relax and rewind after a hectic schedule.
Best Time to Visit
Konark has a moderate temperature throughout the year. Temperature in the summer months touches a high of 35°C and a low of 23°C,respectively. Winter months are relatively cold with a maximum and minimum temperature of 27°C and 16°C, respectively.
Activities on the Beach
Situated about 32-km from Puri on Marine Drive, the sprawling beach at Konark is rated as one of the finest in the world. One can enjoy the seabreezed by taking a simple stroll by the beach side. The strolling by the beach side is a pleasant experience. You can also laze around under the sun to enjoy its soothing effects.
Added Attractions
Konark is fine blend of ancient architecture and beautiful natural surroundings. At a strolling distance from the beach is the Sun Temple-aworld heritage site, boasting of the richness of the ancient Indian art and architecture. Nearby is the Archaeological Museum that contains manys culptures and carvings, giving an insight into the Sun Temple architecture.
One can also take a glimpse of the local fishermen at work. The sunrise at the Konark beach is a visual treat for the eyes and is also an ideal spot for sun-bathing. This nice and quiet beach is about 3-km from the temple.The currents can be strong here, so swimming can be dangerous. With a long stretch of cleans sands and a lovely serenity of its own, this beach is considered as one of the best in the eastern coast.
Konark hosts a dance festival annually in the month of December known as,the Konark Dance Festival. Held in an open-air theatre, and very close to the Sun Temple, which makes an excellent backdrop to the Festival, the dance Festival of Konark is a must see event of Konark. The festival with the performances by the eminent classical dancers of India is a virtual entertainment to the lovers of the classical art forms of dance and music,coming from across the globe. The various dance forms like Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Manipuri, Kathak and Chhow are performed at the same stage.
In addition to the Dance festival, Konark is also host to the Sun Festival (Magha Saptami). The festival derives its name from the fact that it is celebrated on the seventh day (saptami) of the bright half of the month of Magha (January/February). During this festival, devotees take holy bath inthe sea before the sunrise. After the holy dip the pilgrims worship Lord Surya at the temple.
Reaching Konark Beach
» Air - Konark does not have an airport and the nearest airports are at Bhubaneswar 65 km away.
»Rail - The railheads nearest to Konark are again at Puri and Bhubaneswar. These two stations are connected to all the major cities in India through long-distance trains.
» Road - Konark is well connected with other parts of the country through a good network of roads. Travelers can make use of taxis, private cars, and mini buses to move around the city and to reach the Sun Temple.
Accommodation
Accommodation are plenty here and the range is wonderful. Some of the Hotels near Konark Beach, situated in Orissa, India are, namely, the local Panthanivas, Labanya Lodge and Yatri Nivas.
