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Konark
is the world famous site of the most exquisite Sun temple one
can ever come across. While visiting this religiously and
historically famous site, do check out the lovely bliss and
serenity of its beach
Only 32-km from Puri on Marine Drive, one could find a sprawling beach at Konark rated as one of the finest in the world. With a long stretch of cleans sands - cool blue sea making rapids in rolling waves - the beach claims to be one of the best in the eastern coast for having a lovely serenity of its own.
At a strolling distance one finds the famous architectural splendour of the Sun Temple - Konark, a world heritage monument. The Sun Temple Museum of the Archeological Survey of India has a good collection of sculptures from the temple ruins.
EXCURSIONS
Ramchandi Temple:
About 8-km along the beach is the famous Ramchandi Temple on the confluence of the river Khushabhadra and the sea.
How To Get There
Air: Bhubaneswar , 65-km away, is the nearest airport.
Rail: The nearest railhead is Puri, 35-km away. Puri is linked to Bhubaneswar too.
Road : All-weather roads connect Konark . It is 85-km from Bhubaneswar, 35-km from Puri on Marine Drive
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