Cuttack
Cuttack, the former capital and one of the oldest cities of Orissa is the administrative headquarters of the district.Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent. 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 To Visit
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.Travel Tours India with Indian Travel Agent.
Barabati Fort :
The ruins of a medieval fort with its moat and gate and the earthen mound of the nine-storeyed palace on the bank of the river Mahanadi are noteworthy. Adjacent to the fort are two modern stadiums. Ensure a special holidays with us.
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.Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.
Choudwar:
houdwar, a growing industrial area was once the capital of Somakuli Keshari Kings of Orissa. Eight prominent Siva pithas were established by the Keshari dynasty in the vicinity of Choudwar which is now in ruins. Tradition records that it was the capital of Virat, the brother-in-law of Kichaka. Indian Travel Agent offers Visit India and explore India.The five Pandava brothers with their consort Draupadi took shelter in Choudwar in their secret exile. |