Cuttack

Cuttack is one of the popular destinations of Orissa state in India. The place has derived its name from “Katak” which means “The Fort”. The city of Cuttack is said to be built around the ancient Barabati Fort. The city has got great natural beauty and looks amazingly beautiful. The place is surrounded by various historical and pilgrim sites that attracts tourists from different parts of the country. Cuttack Chandi temple is one of the most popular destinations visited by large nu7mber of tourists. The city is surrounded by two important rivers – Mahanadi and Kathojodi. Cuttack is also known for its 52 market “Baaban bazaars” and 53 streets “Teppan Galee”. Apart from that, Cuttack is also recognized for its silver filigree works with wires, horn and brass products, stone works of Puri, colourful silk and cotton textiles of Maniabandha and Sambalpur and for the appliqué works of Pipli. Cuttack travel and tourism offers the best facilities of travelling to this amazing place.

General Facts about Cuttack
Location: South –East India
Area: 398 km2 (154 sq mi)
Language: Oriya
Climate: Tropical wet and dry climate
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Places to visit in Cuttack
Cuttack is the popular destination available with lot of sightseeing options. The place has got great natural beauty and enticing surroundings. Tourist places of Interest in Cuttack include Cuttack Chandi temple, Paramahansa Nath temple, Bhattarika Temple, Dhabaleswar temple and Panchamukhi Hanuman temple among others. The city is equally very significant for muslims and is having some of the popular mosques such as Qadam-e-Rasool, Juma Masjid and Shahi Mosque. Apart from that, Barabati Fort and the Stone Revetment on the riverbank are two of the well known tourist attractions in Cuttack. Nandan Kanan Biological Park, the panoramic natural spot of Dhavaleswar, Banki and Naaraja are some of the other important places to visit in Cuttack.

Climate of Cuttack
Cuttack experiences a tropical wet and dry type of climate. Summers here are hot and humid, whereas winters are mild cold. October to March is ideal time to visit Cuttack. It is the most favorable time for tourists to enjoy sightseeing in the city.

How to reach Cuttack

Cuttack By Air:Biju Patnaik Airport at Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport to reach Cuttack. It is about 29 km away from the city of Cuttack. After that you can take a taxi or bus to reach the mains of the Cuttack.

Cuttack By Rail: Cuttack railway station is an important station, which is connected with all the major parts of the country through Indian railways. You can take any local vehicle and reach the centre of the city. You can also plan your trip to this wonderful place via affordable Cuttack tour packages.

Cuttack By Road:Plan your trip on roadways via your personal vehicle or through state transport bus service. Badambadi is one of the largest bus terminal situated in Cuttack.