Cuttack has places that will appeal to all kinds of tourists. Temple of Cuttack Chandi and Paramhansnath Temple beckon pilgrims as well as enthusiastic travelers who wish to learn more about Indian traditions and religions. A must visit in the city is Qadam-i-Rasool Mosque. It is quite unique as it is a place that is sacred for both Hindus and Muslims.
Barabati Fort Barabati Fort is the most famous tourist destination in Cuttack. Build in 14th century by Ganga Dynasty, it is situated just 8 km from the city center. During the time of war, the nine storeyed Barabati Fort was defended by a ring of forts on either sides of the river. Today, there is an international stadium right adjacent to the fort.
Temple of Cuttack Chandi Temple of Cuttack Chandi is dedicated to Goddess Chandi, the presiding deity of the city and is an important pilgrim destination for Hindus. The temple is located south of Barabati area and is visited by many devotees everyday. The number of pilgrims to the temple during the festive seasons, increases many times making the temple come alive with energy and devotion.
Paramhansnath Temple The temple is one of the main attractions of the city. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it it is situated on the outskirts of Cuttack. Paramhansnath Temple is famous for the a large water hole. It is named as 'Ananta Garva'. On holy occasions, the water from the hole is let out into the Sanctum Sanctorum causing the Sanctum Sanctorum to flood.
Qadam-i- Rasool This is probably the uniquest and most heartening of all attractions in entire India. Qadam-i-Rasool is a shrine that is considered holy by both Hindus and Muslims. The shrine has a high wall that marks the boundary of the shrine. Inside, there are three beautiful mosques that have attractive domes and halls. There is also a hall called Nawabat Khana (music gallery) which was built in 18th century. One of the domes have Prophet Mohammad's footprint engraved on a circular stone.
Stone Revetments on Riverbank Build by King Marakata Keshari in 11th century AD, the Stone revetments were considered an engineering marvel of those times. They show us how advanced the technology and skills were even at that point of time. The revetments helped save the city form many floods and this became one of the reasons why Cuttack was chosen as the capital city.