Travel to Cuttack in order to explore the culture and heritage of the city that will make your holidays an incredible experience. Tour Cuttuck and explore the great heritage of the site that will surely enthrall you.
Cuttack is a bustling commercial centre, situated on the delta formed by the Mahanadi and Kathjori rivers. The legendary engineering skills of the ancient Orissans are not only featured in their wonderful temples but also can be seen in the llth century AD stone embankments on the Kathjori river. Best known for the Silver Filigree art work, Cuttack is a narrow land strip that is spread on a very productive land resulting in a hearty production of rice.
Offering a real treat to the anthropology lovers, the city is known for the stone embankments on Kathjori River dating back to 11th century AD. The ruins of the Barabati fort, on the bank of the Mahanadi also pay a standing ovation to the architectural skills of the native artisans of Cuttack. This fort induces valiant memories of a splendid bygone era. The tourists visiting the fort also make it a point to go to Katak Chandi, a famous Hindu Temple.
This unique city also holds a rarest example of inter religion peace in the form of a famous Mohammedan shrine known as Qadam-i-Rasool that is equally acclaimed by both Muslims and Hindus. Marked for the footprints of Prophet Mohammed, the shrine is also complimented by a music gallery built in l8th century AD. Cuttack also proves to be a real haven for shoppers as you can keep on shopping till you drop for silk and cotton textiles.
Shopping at Cuttack
Shopping presents you with a fabulous way of exploring Cuttack's street life. The brass and horn work are typical of Cuttack's artistic heritage. The silver lace-like artwork, famously known as filigree (tarakasi), is money well spent. The tie and dye designs of Maniabandha fabric, the saris in Sambalpuri designs, the applique works of Pipli and Puri stone work are perfect souvenirs to take home as a memory of your tour to Cuttack.
Tourist Attractions
Barabati Fort : The medieval Barabati Fort, with its moat and gate and the earthen mound of the nine-storied palace, is situated on the bank of the river Mahanadi.
Quadam-i-Rasool : A sacred shrine both for the Hindus and Muslims, Quadam-i-Rasool, has a compound wall and towers at each corner. Inside the shrine are three mosques with beautiful domes and a Nawabat Khana (music gallery). It is an object of veneration for Hindus and Muslims alike.
Chandi : Chandi is the presiding deity of the city and the shrine dedicated to her is on the itinerary of all those visiting Cuttack.
Things to see
Barabati Fort
Quadam-i-Rasool
Chandi
