Konark s a popular tourist destination of Orissa and is a renowned heritage destination of India. The town has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The town is well known for the Sun Temple and its unique and distinct architecture that dates back to 13th century. The Sun Temple is built with black granite and belongs to the Kalinga School of Indian Temples. It was built by the Eastern Ganga Dynasty and attracts a lot of tourists from various places of the World.