Blue Flag Certified Beach / Environmental Heritage SiteFree entry

Chandrabhaga Beach

Konark, Puri

About this place

Earns Blue Flag certification for environmental quality, cleanliness, and international standard amenities. Clean golden sand, calm waters safe for swimming (October-February), stunning sunrise/sunset views for photography. December hosts International Sand Art Festival with worldwide renowned sand artists; February hosts Magha Saptami Mela with thousands gathering for sacred sea dips.

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Getting there

Nearest railway

Puri RS (33 km)

Nearest airport

Biju Patnaik Intl Airport, Bhubaneswar (65 km)

By road

Good — 3 km from Konark via Marine Drive

Plan your visit

12:00 AM – 11:59 PM

1–3 hours needed

Free entry

October-March (18-28°C, calm waters); December (Sand Art Festival); February (Magha Saptami Mela)

Low

Kid friendly Photo spot 9/10

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