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Cuttack
Cuttack
Tourism
Cuttack, the former capital and one of the oldest cities of Orissa is
the administrative headquarters of the district. The town is situated at
the apex of the delta formed by the rivers Mahanadi in the North and
Kathajodi in the South. It serves as a convenient base for touring the
various places of interest in the district.
Places of tourist interest in Cuttack :
Stone Revetment of Cuttack : The river banks of Cuttack are
protected by stone revetment, a great engineering marvel of the 11th
century A.D. and a remarkable example of ancient technological skill of
Orissa.
Barabati Fort : The ruins of a medieval fort with its moat and
gate and the earthern mound of the nine-storeyed palace on the bank of
the river Mahanadi are noteworthy. Adjacent to the fort is a modern
stadium.
Temple of Cuttack Chandi : Being the shrine of the presiding
deity of the city, the temple of Cuttack Chandi is normally visited by
every Hindu visitor.
Quadam-i-Rasool : A sacred shrine both for the Hindus and Muslims,
Quadam-i-Rasool, having a compound wall and towers at each corner has
inside three mosques with beautiful domes and a Nawabat Khana (music
gallery). It is an object of veneration for Hindus and Muslims alike.
Approach : By air to Bhubaneswar (Cuttack is 29 km from
Bhubaneswar), road and rail.
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