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 The former capital of Orissa till Bhubaneswar took over in 1950; Cuttack is located at the tip of the fertile delta formed by the Mahanadi and Kathajodi rivers of Orissa. Tours to Cuttack promises to be an eventful journey through the colorful markets and historical monuments of Cuttack, Orissa. The images you will capture in your camera and mind will forever stay with you.
Once in 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 appliqué works of Pipli and Puri stone work are perfect souvenirs to take home as a memory of your tour to Cuttack.
Shopping trips in Cuttack can be an engrossing experience but don't let your travel plans take a backseat. There are many places of interest in Cuttack that you most certainly ought to visit on your tour to Cuttack.
The Barabati Fort, dating back to medieval times, was once nine-storey high structure on the banks of Mahanadi River and now stands in ruins with only its moat and gate having survived the thrashes of time. Also worth visiting on your tour to Cuttack, with Tourism of Orissa packages, is the Temple of Cuttack Chandi, the presiding deity of Cuttack city.
The Quadam-i-Rasool Shrine is a place of worship for both Hindus and Muslims and is believed to house the footprints of Prophet Mohammad within its premises. With minarets at each corner of the compound and three mosques to see, the shrine is worth a visit on your tour to Cuttack.
Another marvel from the 11th century Orissa, the stone revetment of Cuttack built to protect the riverbanks is a good place to visit during the twilight hours to relax after a daylong sightseeing tour of Cuttack.
Cuttack can also serve as a base camp for your travel to the nearby tourist attractions in the district. Tours to Cuttack can also be arranged during the Bali Yatra and the Durga Puja festivals with Tourism of Orissa packages.
The eight Shiva Pithas in Choudwar; the ruins of Amaravati-Kataka Fort in Chhatia; the picturesque Buddhist center of Naraj; Mahavinayak Shrine in Chandikhol; the 11th century temple of Dhabaleswar; shrines in the twin village of Niali-Madhava; the Baladeva Temple and car festival in Kendrapara and the temples of Jajpur are some places nearby Cuttack that are worth visiting on your tour to Cuttack, Orissa.
The beach at Paradeep, a seaport, and the picturesque lake at Ansupa, apt for fishing and boat rides or the picnic spots at Chandikhol and Niali are prefect for a calm relaxing vacation on your tour to Cuttack.
Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udayagiri are the three hill top complexes and seats of Buddhist monasteries and centers of learning that are a must visit on your tour to Cuttack with Tourism of Orissa packages.
There are many hotels and lodges in Cuttack where you can stay comfortably on your tour to Cuttack.
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