Things to do in Cuttack, Odisha
Cuttack, is the second largest city and the former capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of the Cuttack district.
10 places to visit in and around Cuttack, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Barabati fort
Barabati Fort is a 987 CE fort built by Marakata Keshari of Somavanshi dynasty in Cuttack, Odisha. The ruins of the fort remain with its moat, gate, and the earthen mound of the nine-storied palace.
- 2Siege of Barabati
The Siege of Barabati was a significant military engagement during the Maratha invasions of Bengal. In February 1745, Raghuji Bhonsle instigated by Mustafa Khan advanced toward Orissa, catching Durlabh Ram, the Na’ib Nazim.
- 3Museum of Justice, Orissa High Court
Museum of Justice, Orissa High Court is the museum dedicated to the journey of judiciary in Odisha from past to present. The museum houses various objects on Indian legal system starting from British Raj.
- 4Kataka Chandi Mandir
Kataka Chandi Mandir is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Chandi in Kataka, Odisha, India, near the banks of the Mahanadi River.
- 5Baba Bhusandeswar Temple
Baba Bhusandeswar Temple - Asia's Largest Shiva Linga is located at Bhograi Block, Kumbhirgadi village of Balasore district, Odisha, India.
- 6Kanjia Lake
Kanjia Lake is a natural lake on the northern outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. While the main lake covers 75 hectares, the total wetland covers 105 hectares, with a scuba diving facility.
- 7Nandankanan Zoological Park
Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 437-hectare zoo and botanical garden located in Barang village, Odisha, India. It is 10 km to south of Cuttack and 10 km north of Bhubaneswar.
- 8Dhabaleswar Temple
Dhabaleswar Temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. It is situated at a distance of 27 km from the city of Cuttack, Odisha, India, on the riverine island of Lord Dhabaleshwar.
- 9Jaleswar Siva Temple Precinct
Jalesvara Siva Temple Precinct is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Shiva situated on the southern outskirt of the village Kalarahanga at a distance of 2.00 km from Patia and 6.00 km south of Chudangagada in the northern outskirt of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
- 10Kalabhairavi Temple
Kalabhairavi Temple is located at Bhubaneswar of Odisha, India within the Jaleswar Siva Temple Precinct, Kalarahanga. The enshrined deity is a four armed Chamunda sitting over a dead body.