Cuttack Famous Mahanadi Barrage

The Mahanadi is a major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres  and has a total course of 858 kilometres (533 mi).
The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

The word Mahanadi literally comes from two odia words 'maha' and nadi' meaning 'The Great River'.

About Cuttack

Known as Abhinaba Baranasi Kataka in the medieval age, Cuttack is one of oldest cities of Odisha (Orissa). Resting on a fertile delta created by the Mahanadi and Kathjori rivers, Cuttack is a business centre bustling with trade actions. Cuttack travel & tourism provides best facilities for tourists.

About Cuttack

Spreading from east to west, a narrow strip of land is what comprises Cuttack. With two topographical divisions, namely, the hilly land on the west and Mahanadi delta plains in the east, this densely populated city is highly fertile. Owing its fertility to the water bodies functioning as tributaries of Mahanadi river system, Cuttack is a major producer of rice.

Around 30 kms from the capital city of Odisha (Orissa), Cuttack is best known for its worldwide celebrated art--the silver filigree work. Thin silver wires fashioned into exquisite jewellery, utensils and pretty items will simply take your breath away along with a heavy toll on your folder.

cuttack barabati stadium

The Barabati Stadium is an Indian sports stadium located in Silver city Cuttack, Odisha. It is a regular venue for international cricket and is the home ground of Odisha cricket team.

The stadium is owned and operated by the Odisha Cricket Association. It is also used for association football. It hosts  Santosh Trophy national football tournament and the state's Odisha First Division League football matches.

Barbati stadium

Ansupa is a beautiful lake based 68 kms from Cuttack

Ansupa is a beautiful lake based 68 kms from Cuttack odisha. It is a heaven of for the migratory birds.
Flanked by lush green trees and crystal clear water, this place is an attraction for bird lovers and tourists as well who can enjoy boating, fishing and sight seeing simultaneously. Perfect for picnic spot.

Ansupa Lake

Purighat Kathajodi Cuttack

‪Nearer to Athagarh, Ansupa lake cuttack

‪Nearer to Athagarh, Ansupa is a small but picturesque lake offering an asylum to migratory birds in winter. The water spread is ideal for fishing and boating. The nearest bus stop is Athagarh. 

Regular bus services are available upto Athagarh from Cuttack. One has to travel the road distance from Athagarh to Ansupa (14 kms) either by hired Taxi/ Auto rickshaw. 

The accommodation facility near to Ansupa can be located at P.W.D I.B, Athagarh and also at Cuttack city. For financial purpose, the nearest bank located to this tourist place is S.B.I at Athagarh. The common languages spoken in the area are Odia, Hindi and English. 

Athagarh and S.C.B Medical college of Cuttack City are nearer to Ansupa for accessing medical facilities. People wear light cotton in summer and woolen in winter.

To reach Ansupa, one has to travel to Athagarh, which is at a distance of 54 kms from Cuttack. Then he can tread the distance to Ansupa by road, a distance of 14 kms. The nearest railway station is at Cuttack (68 kms) and the nearest airport is at Bhubanesawar, at a distance of 101 kms.

Dhabaleswar Temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva

Dhabaleswar Temple is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. It is situated at a distance of 37 kilometers from the city of Cuttack, in the exotic island of Dhabaleshwar. 

It is one of the famous weekend tours from Cuttack. The temple, located in an island on River Mahanadi, is embellished with stone carvings that date back to the early 10th and 11th century. The serene ambiance, in which the temple is situated, inspires spiritual feeling among one and all.