Cuttack, Silver City, Pilgrimage Tourism,

Places to visit in Cuttack, History, Twin City Bubaneshwar-Cuttack, Odisha, India

Cuttack, the former capital, second largest city of Odisha is located between Kathajodi River and Mahanadi River, just 26 km from Bhubaneshwar – capital of Odisha. Cuttack is district head quarter of Odisha and well known as various names like Millennium City or Silver City. It holds great history of more than thousand year and world famous for silver filigree works. Cuttack plays vital role in development of Odisha with variety of industry thus also known as commercial hub of Odisha. Cuttack is also the birth place of great forgotten freedom fighter the Subhash Chandra Bose – Netaji.

Cuttack was founded by King Nrupa in 989 A.D as a military base and later on ruled by the Mughals, Afghans, Marathas and British rule at last.

The name Cuttack is derived from Sanskrit meaning capital, fort and military base and the ruins of Barabati Fort reminds us of its past as a military cantonment and key region of administration during the Kalinga rule. Thus city played vital role in modelling the history of present day Odisha.

October to March is the best time to visit Cuttack due to pleasant weather.

Kataka Chandi Temple, Barabati Fort, Dhabaleshwar Temple, Netaji Museum, Lalitgiri, Odisha Maritime Museum, Singhanath Temple, Paradeep Beach, Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary etc. are the key attraction in tourist and devotee. Cuttack is all-time vibrant with spiritual and cultural activities, festival celebration like Baliyatra, Durga Puja and Kite Festival.

How to reach Cuttack, Odisha

As Cuttack is former capital, commercial hub and one of the largest city of Odisha, thus very well connected via road, rail and air network. The nearest airport is at Bhuvaneshwar, just 30 km away. Cuttack railway station is located on east coast line from Kolkata to Chennai. Cuttack is just 25 km from Bhubaneshwar, 82 km from Puri and 80 km from Konark.

Taluka / Tehsil: Cuttack, District: Cuttack, State: odisha, Country: india.

Religious Importance: Hindu