Top 5 places to Visit in Cuttack, Odisha

                                          Cuttack

Cuttack, Odisha's cultural capital, is a commerciial city with a plethora of excellent tourists attraction. Cuttack is Odisha's second largest city and the states former capital. This city is where the state's local handicrafts are shown and traded. Cuttack is always alive with cultural events and hosts a number of festivsls, including the Baliyatra, which recalls ald trade links between Java, bali and sumatra,Durga puja,and the kite Festival. cuttack is also known as "silver city" Because of its well known silver handicraft. a variety of tourists attractions that would make a visitors visit unforgettable.

Top 5 places to visit in Cuttack:

1. Barabati Stadium :

Barabati stadium is acts as the home ground for players of the cricket team of Odisha. the stadium is managed by Odisha Cricket Association. The Stadium is one of the oldest cricket ground in India. the Stadium has hosted several touring sides like the West indies  team and the Australian team. The Stadium is equipped with floodlights for day and night games. it is one of the popular venues for one day International matches played in India. A few top Football matches have also been played in the Barabati Stadium.

Opening time: Open 24 hours

 

How to reach: By bus Barabati Stadium bus stop is near to this Stadium

                        : Railway station is nearly 4 km from this Stadium

2. Cuttack Chandi temple:

While in Cuttack one can not miss this ancient temple which is considered  to be the oldest and most famous temple in Cuttack. Through the year, this temple experiences a huge crowd pilgrims from around the country.Resting by the banks of the River Mahanandi, this temple has a statue of Goddess Chandi who is considered the living goddess by the people of Cuttack. During the Durga puja festival, this doors of this temple are open till  midnight which is also the best time to visit and witness the grandeur of the temple.

Location: Stadium road, Chandi Chhaka, Tulsipur colony, Cuttack, Odisha 753008

Opening time: Morning 5.30 am to 12.30 pm Evening 3.00 pm to 9:30pm

3.Dhabaleswar Temple:

This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is situated on an Island in the Mahanandi about 35 kms from Cuttack to Choudwar. Through there are many Shaiva pithas in Cuttack, this is considered the most important and unique.it boasts of a hanging bridge which is the longest suspension bridge in India. An extremely peaceful and pleasant place, it is very popular amongst tourists.

Opening time: morning 5.00 am to 12.30 and Evening 1.00 pm to 8.00 pm

How to reach : By bus its 35 km from Cuttack bus depot

                        : 26 km from kapilas railway station

                        : 14 km from Bhubaneswar Airport

4. Bhitarkarnika Wildlife Sanctuary:

    

Bhitarakarnika wildlife Sanctuary is one of a kind of Sanctuary that sprawls over 650 sq. kms and boats of rich marine vegetation, salt tolerant varieties of trees and plants, rivers and creeks. Home to some of the rarest species in the world both flora and fauna, the sanctuary is mainly known for its species of reptiles especially Crocodile, it also attracts plethora of migrant species like Olive Ridley sea Turtles, Asian open bill, Black Ibis, Egrets and darters etc.in winter you can find as many as 215 species of migratory birds.

               The highlight of the wildlife sanctuary is the rare white crocodile that grow up to 23 feet. Another attraction of the region are the sprawling mangrove trees making it the second largest mangrove forest in India.

Opening time: Morning 6:00 am to Evening 6:00 pm.

 

How to reach: you can take the train to Bhadrak then travel to Bhitarakarnika national park.

5. Barabati Fort:

The Barabati Fort in Cuttack in Odisha is a well known fort with carved gateway. It is about 8km away from the city.it is a 14th century fort build during the ganga dynasty. the fort is situsted on the river Mahanandi. The fort is situated at such a calculated place that it provides a beautiful and spectacular view of the modern Cuttack city. It is the earthen mound of the 9 storeyed palace, the monument was build with such a design that it protects from enemy attack. the walls of the fort are built sandstone and laterite.