Konark Travel Guide

Besides this, to preserve the opulent heritage of the unique elements, imposing museum have been built years ago in this small yet extensively explored tourist spot. The museum is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India and displays wonderful stone sculptures collected from ruins of the Sun Temple. Getting inside the museum, one could see four galleries where around 260 antiquities are found on display. Each gallery has separate stone sculptures depending on their theme. Visitors can have a look at the corridor of the museum which displays sculptures and antique objects collected from various parts of Odisha. A visit to Konark’s museum really enlightens the tourists with the rich Odisha architecture and history.

You can even indulge in other tourist attraction in Konark like the clean and pristine Konark Beach, where one can get the gratifying sight of the sunrise and sunset which is popular as one of the best sightseeing on the east coast. Take long leisure walks on the beautiful golden sand while enjoying the weather and losing yourself in the beautiful surroundings. The Konark Tour will offer you with sights like Astaranga Beach at distance of 34 km from Konar, which is a famous picnic spot and fishing village. The ideal time to visit the place is during the sunset when one can experience the panoramic and multi-hued horizon. A visit to Kuruma which is approx 7 km away from Konark is a less explored Buddhist site, would land you up in knowing the history of India. Also, seek blessings at the Ramachandra Temple where the main deity is Goddess Ramchandra and yet another famous temple in Konark. Last but not the least, stone, wood carvings and other handicrafts of Odisha can be collected as the souvenirs from the local market of Konark.