Konark beach

Konark beach or Chandrabhaga beach is located in Odisha on the Eastern coast of India. This beach is just 3 kilometres from the well-known and magnificent Konark temple. Konark Beach is famous for its clean and pure water and spectacular landscapes. The tour of this beach is frequently offered in various Puri Tour Packages and is surely one of the definite destinations to go, apart from the Places to visit in puri city. Konark Beach attracts many tourists throughout the year who seek quiet and tranquil holidays. The beach acts as a perfect getaway for them. The beach is also known as one of the finest beaches in India. The fine sands and clear water supports this statement. Konark Beach is becoming India's first beach to get the blue flag certification, given to environmentally clean beaches and equipped with facilities and amenities of international standards.

Konark Beach is also home to numerous aquatic animals. And tourists can participate in many fishing activities and can practise the best fishing technique taught by the local fishermen. Being one of the spectacular holiday experiences, tourists can also spot small crabs roaming about the beach. People have to keep an eye on them as they run very fast to their shelters. It is the small things on this beach that make it special. Konark Beach also has perfect sunbathing locations. Adding to the unadulterated beauty of the beach is the Lotus Eco Beach Resort, which provides perfect luxury and service. The resort is consistently ranked amongst the best resorts in Odisha. The best time to visit Konark Beach would be in winters when the temperature differs from 27C to 16C.

Konark Beach activities:

Packages to the Konark Beach include various activities which attract tourists, one of which is fishing. One can fish in the sea by using the techniques that the fishermen use. These fishermen actually help you with their way of catching fish. The beach also offers unlimited options for water sports enthusiasts, such as sailing, boating, snorkelling, jet ski rides, and paragliding and the masses love those things. It also offers some perfect sunbathing experiences for a perfect vacation. 

Konark Beach gets the first sunlight during sunrise in the whole of Odisha, which is why tourists gather here at the beach for the serenity of the first sunlight in Odisha. Experiencing the international sand art festival is a thrilling activity, which happens five days a week in the months of December/January every year. There's the market at the beach, which is a very good place to shop. One can carry home souvenirs from here like seashells, pearl jewels, etc. Then comes the delicacies of the beach, which is mainly seafood because of obvious reasons. The activities don't stop here. When the night dawns, a bonfire by the beach with star-lit skies should appeal to everyone present. One can also hire a taxi which will also cover Konark Sun Temple and Ramachandi beach, covering a time period of only half a day.

Konark Beach Festival:

The festival belongs purely to the beauty of Konark Sun Temple. People celebrate this festival as a tribute to the ancient beauty of the Konark Temple. Numerous famous classical dancers gather here to be a part of this extravagant celebration, so the celebration is beyond religion and customs. Apart from the monuments, beaches, and delightful sights, the festival is majorly famous for its annual dance festival, which is organised in the month of December and is a major tourist attraction. Tourists can also visit the Magha Saptami Mela to witness the devotees taking a holy dip and worshipping the sun god. This sight of sacred devotion strikes a resonant chord in the tourist's soul.

During the first five days of December, famous classical dancers from every part of the country arrive at the Konark Beach to pay their tributes to the Sun God in the sun temple, which is one of a kind itself. An Odissi Guru, in association with Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre (EZCC) at the Konark Natya Mandap, organised The Konark Beach Festival. Known as the Natyamandir, this 700-year hall is an architectural masterpiece. Respecting its rich heritage and culture, the structure is furnished with different Odissi sculptures posing in different dance forms.

Dance Festival

The dance festival starts when the sun sets, and then the open-aired auditorium comes to life with dancers performing marvellously to every beat and rhythm. Dance forms such as Odissi, Manipuri, Kathak, Chau, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, and other popular Indian cultural dances are exhibited with much enthusiasm and by some of the very renowned classical dancers. The sound of classical music fills the air with wholesomeness and eternal delight.

Along with this dance festival, the authority hosts 'craft mela', which presents a wide range of handicrafts, pottery, artworks, and delectable cuisines, which adds more colour and fun to the ongoing dance festival. One can also shop for musical instruments here, such as the guitar, sitar, and many more, with paintings, clay work, and other fascinating crafts items of their choice to take home as souvenirs. Hence, the festival is perfect for families who want to have a wonderful vacation filled with culture and extremely joyous. The festival also acts as a potential platform for new artists to showcase their talent in cultural dances; they can actively participate in the dance festival to exhibit their talent and mind-blowing skills.