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There are a number of tourist places in Cuttack. In fact, Cuttack is famous for its stone revetment on the riverbanks, a great engineering marvel of the 11th century AD and a remarkable example of ancient technological skill or Orissa.
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.
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 is the presiding deity of the city and the shrine dedicated to her is on the itinerary of all those visiting Cuttack.
A new attraction to the city of Cuttack is the sprawling modern cricket stadium near Barabati Fort. The stadium holds many test and one-day international cricket matches nowadays.
TOURIST PLACES AROUND CUTTACK
Banki is situated around 92 km away from Cuttack. The place has the shrine of eight-armed Goddess Charchika on the bank of river Mahanadi.
Nandan Kanan Biological Park, on the way to Bhubaneswar, is the place with the highest population of white tigers in the country.
Chatia, 30 km, has several shrines and the remains of an ancient fort.
Around 35 km away from Cuttack is Dhavaleswar, a scenic spot as well as a famous Shaivite center. It is a small island on the river Mahanadi and accommodation is available for the tourists.
Some other places to visit around Cuttack are Naraja (15 km), Niali (47 km), and Madhab.
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