Barabati Fort
Barabati Fort constructed by the Ganga dynasty of Odisha located on the bank of river Mahanadi is a must-see place in Cuttack Tourism. It is situated close to the Baliyatra Ground and is situated on the western side of the Millennium City. Even though the fort occupies 102 acres area, it also has a moat measuring 20 yards in width for defense of the building. The place has now the ruins of the palace on an earthen mound, a hyacinth-filled moat, and the fort. In the later part of the 14th century, Mukundadev Harichandan a Chalukyan King had constructed nine-story palaces. In recent years some carved images of Hindu gods and goddesses and dancing female figures have been discovered from various places including the area of the moat. The entrance of the gate of the fort is enduring and decorated with giant laterite stones. Ideally, the best time to visit this place is in the winter season.
Cuttack Chandi Temple
The Cuttack Chandi Temple is located in Cuttack and is dedicated to the Goddess Chandi. It is among the famous Cuttack places to visit and is situated near the Mahanadi River. This temple is said to be one of the oldest and is visited by more than 20 lakh people in a year. Here people pay their homage to Goddess Kata Chandi and she is believed to be the deity of the Silver City. Even today, the fifth generation of that first priest of the temple discharges his duties doing puja of Goddess Tara every day. Durga Puja is a significant festival that takes place in the temple and is dedicated to the Goddess in different manifestations of Goddess Durga. Durga Puja is done in the temple for 16 days from Ashwina Krishna Ashtami to Ashwina Shukla Navami and Vijayadashami. So, the best time to visit the place is during Dussehra.
Dhabaleswar Island
Dhabaleswar or Dhabaleshwar Island is a beautiful tourist spot for watching which is constructed on the Mahanadhi River. You can visit this place by boat; it is one of the most beautiful places in Cuttack for couples. However, in addition to beautiful nature and sceneries major tourist attraction of the island is the temple of Lord Shiva Dhabaleshwar. The temple is located on the top of a hillock and to reach the spot the pilgrims have to climb up 100 stairs. Being located in a serene place next to a river with stunning scenery the temple is favored by both, those who want to pray and meditate as well as nature lovers. Their tour attractions include the green vegetation cover around the place, the calm and noisy river, and the landscape view of the surrounding areas. It has a peaceful environment and is held sacred and is therefore of great importance to those who want to feel spiritually connected as well as to lovers of natural space.
Bhitarkanika National Park
Seated in a 672-kilometer area, the Bhitarkanika Indian Wildlife Sanctuary is in Orissa. It is the second largest Mangrove ecosystem in India and is one of the best places to visit in Cuttack. The flora and fauna of the sanctuary consist of species that are unique to the tropical and subtropical areas of the intertidal zones of the Bay of Bengal. Here, they are hatched, grown, and nurtured. This is the same place that is dominated by saltwater crocodiles which are threatened species and the major point of interest for people visiting this sanctuary. The Gahirmatha Beach which shares the boundary of the sanctuary at the eastern side is the largest nesting ground of the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles. The sanctuary is confined to the estuarial region of Brahmani-Baitrani and the east has the Bay of Bengal. It also has several rivers, streams, and backwaters which makes it a land of its unique biodiversity.
Mahanadi Barrage
The Mahanadi Barrage at Cuttack is developed across the Mahanadi River, one of the leading rivers of the East Central Indian province. Visiting the Mahanadi Barrage is among the fun things to do in Cuttack. The barrage is required for irrigation purposes, flood control, and water resources in the surrounding area. Established in the 19th century, Mahanadi Barrage is now one of the significant human-made structures in the area. It supports agricultural activities and protects from floods. The barrage regulates the flow of water in the river and also forms a pool that is suitable for fishing. It plays an important role in terms of road transport as it contains a bridge acting as a means of way for people and commodities to pass within different parts of Cuttack as well as nearby areas. Apart from its main purpose, the area beside Mahanadi Barrage is a peaceful place for tourists seeking to watch the beautiful sights of River Mahanadi and occasional migratory birds.
Netaji Birth Place Museum
The Netaji Birth Place Museum is a historical and cultural place in Cuttack. The museum is his birthplace, an ancestral house in which Netaji was born on the 23rd of January in the year 1897. It has been renovated carefully and has been converted into a museum that contains several relics, pictures, and papers about Netaji and the fight for India’s freedom. There are a couple of galleries inside the central hall that display various phases of his life right from his early life to his initial association with the Indian National Congress, his struggle for freedom from Britishers, and so on. This place is equally a historical site or archive but it also motivates visitors to pay heed to the great freedom fighters of India. He has worshiped not only his success but also the society about how he influenced the freedom fight of India through this museum.
Odisha State Maritime Museum
The Odisha State Maritime Museum was established on 1st April 2013 and is unique of its kind in the State. It is located in the south of the Mahanadi River and is counted among the most interesting places to visit in Odisha. Regarding the architectural features, the Odisha State Maritime Museum consists of 11 galleries. The introduction gallery contains information about the place where the museum is positioned and its previous background. This Gallery has three parts, the first section shows how the workshop was formed and changed into the Museum and such materials as plans, photographs, and several real exhibits. The second section provides objects that show the existence of the workshop and its activities, especially the navigation equipment in the workshop. The third section also has some details regarding the Museum along with an audio-visual section that plays short movies on the marine history of Odisha. The museum also has galleries of pottery works and sculptures of important monuments.
QadamI-Rasool
Qadam e Rasool is a footprint of Mohammed and is located at Cuttack. It is a shrine and it is one of the best examples of Mughal architecture in Odisha. Paying respect for the footprints of Prophet Muhammad, it consists of three mosques and one ‘Natyamandira’, the dancing hall, which shows cultural and religious unity in one place. Therefore, from the findings about the temples, it can be concluded that Odisha architecture is a blending of Hindu-Muslim style. Hence, the religious and cultural significance of the monument has been the cornerstone of tourism in Cuttack particularly at Qadam-I-Rasool. It was over the years able to draw visitors as well as pilgrims from different parts of India apart from other countries. The development of this area has received a boost from a constant stream of pilgrims and history lovers who visit this site to have a look at this great architectural masterpiece.
Paramahansa Nath Temple
Sri Paramahansa Nath Temple at Cuttack Odisha is one of the most famous Lord Shiva temples in the state of Odisha. The sanctuary was built in the 15th century during the reign of Gajapati King Sri Prataprudra Dev and has a special place in Odisha. It’s a five-chambered Rekha and Pidha sanctuary. The Vimana is of Pancharatharekha style Pancharatharekha style refers to the five horizontal divisions and hence this Vimana contains five horizontal divisions. The doorjambs of the vimana have on the models of the Navagraha and Dvarapalas. The Plinth of the sanctuary shows models of war standards, elephants, and enriched swans. Within the sanctum the deity worshiped is a Patal-Phuta Shiva Linga which is made of wood. The gods worshipped here include Parvati, Kartikeya, and Ganesh. On the outside walls of the sanctuary, you can see two paintings of Vishnu. Book our Odisha tour packages and seek blessings at this beautiful temple.
Barabati Stadium
The Barabati Stadium is an Indian sports stadium, mostly used for cricket and association football sometimes for concerts and sometimes for field hockey located in Cuttack. The stadium is owned and operated by the Odisha Olympic Association. It is home to the national football championship called the Santosh trophy. The Barabati Stadium is one of the oldest grounds in India; it hosted many touring sides such as the MCC, the West Indies, and the Australians before it staged its first ITM. While it is not a permanent member of the Test playing countries it still serves as a regular One Day International venue. It also hosted the Women’s Cricket World Cup in 2013. The cricket and football pitch is floodlit for day and night matches and is amongst the preferred venue for ODIs. It has also featured Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy 2020 which took place from 4th to 11th January 2020. Also, the Bhubaneswar Puri tour package lets you enjoy two cities of Odisha in one package.
