Cuttack Sightseeing, Quick Facts, History, Packages, Tours & Excursions

Sightseeing Highlights

One of the earliest engineering marvels is the Stone Revetment of Cuttack that protects the river banks. It is worth a visit to see the ancient technological skill of the early craftsmen.

Explore the ruins of nine storied Barabati Fort and palace which had a moat and a gate still visible.

Just 5 km away is Choudwar, which has eight Shiva pithas built by the Kesari and other historic sites.

The Temple of Cuttack Chandi and Paramhansnath Temple are popular tourist and pilgrimage centers.

The famous Quadam -i- Rasool has three beautiful domed mosques and an old Nawabat Khana (music gallery).

TOURISM INFORMATION

Orissa Tourist Information Center

Arunodaya Market Building

Link Road

Cuttack -753001

Phone: (0671) 2312225

Other activities

30 km away is Chhatia, where you can see modern shrine of Lord Jagannath. The ruins of fort Amaravati- Kataka can be visited. 

At a distance of 15 km, Naraj is a picturesquely located on the confluence of the river Mahanadi and Khathajodi. It is a perfect location for picnics and a relaxed day out.