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ONE of Orissa's oldest cities, this is the best
place to shop at in the state . It offers filigree and silverware , horn
and brass work , and silk and cotton textiles. The city has river Mahanadi
in the north and river Kathajodi in the south . The stone embankment
protecting the river banks speak eloquently of the engineering skills of
the 11th century. Those who are fascinating by history are drawn to the
ruins of the Barabati Fort. The fort was built by the Ganga dynasty
on the bank of the Mahanadi. Nearby is the shrine of Katak chandi,
the presiding deity of the city. Qadam - I - Rasool in the
center of the city is sacred to the Hindus as well as the Muslims. This
18th century shrine shelters the footprints of prophet Mohammad on a
circular stone in its central mosque. It has two other beautiful mosques
and a music gallery. Visit the Paramahansanath Temple of
Shiva on a holy day . The temple on the outskirts of the town is famous
for its water hole (Ananta Garva ) , which floods the sanctorum on holy
occasions. Banki, 52 km from Cuttack , has the shrine of goddess
charchika on the bank of Chamunda is worshipped here according to tantric
rites . Also on the river bank is Bhattarika, 108 km away from
cuttack . It is a beautiful picnic sport with the shrine of Goddess
Bhattarika. Another destination for picnickers is Chandikhol, 43
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Mahavinayak , a beautiful spot with a shrine of Shiva. It also draws
the devotees of the elephant - goes Ganapati. The picturesque
Chhatia, 30 km from Cuttack , has several shrines and the remains
of an ancient fort. With the Saranda mountain in the west and river
Mahanadi in the south, the Ansupa Lake is a haven for migratory
birds in winter . the lake offers facilities for boating and fishing . It
is 70 km from Cuttack .Naraja, another scenic spot on the bank
of the Mahanadi, boasts of many Buddhist images. It is 15 km from
Cuttack.Niali village, 47 km from Cuttack , is known for its
Shrines and Archaeological Sculpture Shed. Madhab, a nearby village,
is an enchanting picnic spot on the bank of the river Prachi - also
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Ashokajhar beckons the adventurers. It is 90 km from Cuttack , but
the motor able road ends at Sukinda. You may trek the remaining 10 km or
hire an auto rickshaw. A scenic spot as well as a famous shaiva centre,
Dhavaleswar, only 35 km by road , is a small island in Mahanadi . A
panthasala (Tel:06723-220264) provides accommodation to the visiting
tourists. How to get there :Cuttack is 29 km from Bhubaneswar ,
Puri , Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai. The National Highway No. 5
passes through the city. Where to stay: OTDC's panthanivas, Buxi
Bazar, Cuttack -753001, Tel: 2621867/2621916. Other Hotels
: (Telephone numbers in brackets) : Hotel lords (622050), Hotel
Akbari (2623251, 2623257), Hotel Sagar (2622838), Hotel Dwarika
(26222200)Assistance : Tourist Office , Arunodaya Market Building,
Link Road , Cuttack , Tel :2612225 , Gram P:ORISSATOUR; Tourist Counter ,
Cuttack Railway Station, Tel 2610507. |
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