Cuttack , Odisha
About Cuttack
Cuttack is located in the state of Orissa and is the second largest city in the state. Orissa has a magnificent history and is situated at the confluence of the rivers Mahanadi and Kathjuri Rivers. The city covers an area of around 3932 sq.km and is the administrative headquarter of the territory. Cuttack derives its name from “kataka”, which means the fort. The city is known as Babban Bazaar the city of 52 markets and 53 streets. Every year in the month of November, the city hosts the famous Bali festival, which celebrated on the banks of the river Mahanadi, this festival is celebrated to mark the trade relations between Orissa and Bali that started long ago. People from all over the state come to this festival to display and sell their products and shop for other goods. The city of Cuttack has been marked on the books of history as the birthplace of the famous freedom fighter Subash Chandra Bose.
Cuttack is an excellent place to shop, it is known for art--the silver filigree work. Thin silver wires designed into exquisite jewelry, decorative items and utensils will simply mesmerize you. The city takes a good care of your shopping binge, silk and cotton fabrics are a must have for tourists. Cuttack is a home to a number of shrines, which are Bhattarikatemple, Katak Chandi temple, Paramahansa Nath, Dhabaleswar temple, Gada Chandi and Panchamukhi Hanuman temple. An excellent and outstanding tourism destination with a variety of tourist attractions, the city stands as the most outstanding exemplar of arts, crafts, history, natural beauty and religious belief.
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Netaji Birth Place Museum - Janakinath Bhawan, Odisha
2.2 km from Cuttack - See map
Janakinath Bhawan, the ancestral house of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, is in the heart of the city of Cuttack at the Oriya Bazaar. The great...
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Cuttack Chandi Temple, Odisha
3 km from Cuttack - See map
Chandi temple is located on the banks of the river Mahanadhi and is dedicated to goddess Chandi who is believed to be an incarnation of goddess...
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Mahanadi Barrage, Odisha
3.9 km from Cuttack - See map
Mahanadi barrage is on the mighty Mahanadi River, which flows on one side of Cuttack City. The greatest pull of the place is a road bridge, which...
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Barabati Fort, Odisha
4.2 km from Cuttack - See map
The Barabati Fort displays the efflorescence and culmination of the art and Architecture of Odisha. The fort boasts about the glory of Ganga...
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Cuttack Stone Revetment, Odisha
5.7 km from Cuttack - See map
Stone Revetment is architectural and technical marvel built by Keshari kings in the 11 century. The Revetment was built to salvage the city from...
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Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha
17.5 km from Cuttack - See map
The word “Nandankanan” means the imaginary beauty of the celestial garden. The Nandankanan Zoo is located in the center of the dense green...
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Ram Mandir, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
25.4 km from Cuttack - See map
The high rising pinnacle of the Ram Mandir makes it visible from all over the city. The temple houses beautiful images of Lord Ram Goddess Sita...
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Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, Odisha
25.9 km from Cuttack - See map
The Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts is an ideal spot to visit for people who are inquisitive to know about the tribal way of life. The temple...
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Nicco Park, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
26.1 km from Cuttack - See map
Nicco park is an amusement park, which has been made in 1997 with the collaboration of Nicco Japan and the BDA. The park is situated in the heart...
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Orissa State Museum, Odisha
26.9 km from Cuttack - See map
The history of the Orissa State Museum dates back to 1932 when two famous historians named Professor N. C. Banerjee and Professor Ghanshyam Das...
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Dhabaleswar Island, Odisha
27.2 km from Cuttack - See map
Dhabaleswar or Dhabaleshwar Island is a picturesque sightseeing spot, which is situated on the Mahanadhi river. Besides, scenic beauty the island...
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ISKCON Temple - Bhubaneswar, Odisha
27.2 km from Cuttack - See map
The ISKCON temple is located in the heart of the Bhubaneswar city. The temple houses the deities of Lord Krishna, Raadha, Balram, Jagannath,...
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