Konark

useful information

The entire territory lies in the Topical zone and hence is subject to high temperature. People are hospitable in nature and Hindi and Bengali are understood and some times spoken by the people, besides Oriya. English is generally understood however not spoken frequently.

When entering the temples visitors are required to cover their heads and leave their shoes to one of the shoe-stalls. Photography is free however visitors need to pay extra for videography. Terminal guides are available. However tourists may take the assistance of the Tourist Officer, Konarkfor better information.