Location :
Cuttack is located in the eastern Indian state of Orissa around 30 km off Bhubaneswar. The place extends from latitude 20°28¢ in the North to longitude 85°54¢ in the East. The city is well connected to other parts of Orissa and the country by the means of rail and road network.
 

Climate:
The climate of Cuttack is pleasant round the year with temperatures ranging between a minimum of 22.2°C in the winter to a maximum of 33.4°C in the summers. Annual average rainfall is around 144.39 cm. It is advisable to avoid the rainy season in the months of July to August.

Site to Visit:
Cuttack is famous for its stone revetment on the riverbanks, a great engineering marvel of the 11th century AD and a remarkable example of ancient technological skill of Orissa.

The medieval Barabati Fort, with its moat and gate and the earthen mound of the nine-storied palace, is situated on the bank of the river Mahanadi.

A sacred shrine both for the Hindus and Muslims, Quadam-i-Rasool, has a compound wall and towers at each corner. Inside the shrine are three mosques with beautiful domes and a Nawabat Khana (music gallery). It is an object of veneration for Hindus and Muslims alike.

Chandi is the presiding deity of the city and the shrine dedicated to her is on the itinerary of all those visiting Cuttack.

A new attraction to the city of Cuttack is the sprawling modern cricket stadium near Barabati Fort. The stadium holds many test and one-day international cricket matches nowadays.

How to Reach:

By Air
The nearest airport from Cuttack is Bhubaneswar, which is around 29 km away. Flights to other important cities in India can be taken from here.

By Rail
Cuttack is an important station on the Kolkatta-Chennai main railway line and connected to Kolkatta, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai through regular trains.

By Road
National Highway No. 5 passes through Cuttack and makes it the most accessible city of Orissa. The city is connected through regular bus services from Bhubaneswar, Puri, and other important cities of the state.

The distances from some major cities to Cuttack are: Kolkatta, 416 km; Delhi, 1720 km; Gaya, 749 km; Mumbai, 1482 km; and Varanasi, 940 km.