Konark
Odisha · east · 5m
Sun Temple UNESCO — 24 stone wheels, 7 horses, and the birth of Odissi dance
Why Special
UNESCO World Heritage (1984). 13th-century Kalinga architecture masterpiece. 24 elaborately carved wheels (12ft each) act as sundials. Konark Dance Festival celebrates Odissi origins. Called the Black Pagoda by European sailors.
Festivals & Events
Konark Dance Festival
DecDecember 1-5 (annual)
5-day classical dance festival held against the backdrop of the Sun Temple. Leading Odissi and other classical dancers perform at the open-air auditorium.
Where classical dance returns to the temple that inspired it — Odissi at its origin
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Good coverage
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: PHC Konark. District Hospital Puri — 35km (1 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: 100
Getting There
Puri 35km (45min), Bhubaneswar 65km (1.5h)
Roads: Good Marine Drive road from Puri
Public transport: Buses from Puri/Bhubaneswar
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Konark town — 1 pump. Puri 35km for more options
Stay: ₹500–5,000/night
15+ options (OTDC-hotel, budget-hotel, heritage-lodge)
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