Cuttack

Spread in an area of around 398 square kilometers, Cuttack is one of the ancient cities in India. Located at the alluring junction of Mahanadi and Kathjuri Rivers, the city has a rich historical backdrop. It is the second largest city in the state of Orissa and is commonly known as the cultural capital of the state. The city is also known as the Millennium City and the Commercial Capital of Orissa. It has witnessed a number of kingdoms of various dynasties.

The city was founded by the Nrupa Keshari who built it as a military cantonment. In the latter half of 18th century, it was the Maratha who ruled the city. Later, it came under the rule of British in the year 1803. The city is majorly known as the birthplace of well known freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose. This beautiful city is also quite popular for shopping, historical buildings, restaurants and many other things.

How to reach

By Air

The nearest airport to Cuttack is Biju Patnaik Airport which is located in Bhubaneswar. There are quite a good number of daily flights from different parts of India. The airport is well connected with cities like Hyderabad, Delhi and Chennai. From the airport, one can take private cabs to reach the city.

By Rail

The city is well connected with all the major parts of the nation through rail networks. Lying on the Kolkata-Chennai line, many super fasts, expresses, and locals trains passing through the city.

By Road

Bus services are excellent in Cuttack. The national highway connects the city with the major and nearby cities. One can find buses as well as taxis which will take people in and out the city with ease. Bhubaneshwar is located at a distance of 27 km from this beautiful city. The land of famous Sun Temple, Konark is just 86 km from here while Puri is some 90 km far from the city. Apart from these, enthusiastic visitors can visit Kolkata which is 500 km away from the city.

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