About Cuttack
Kolkata to Cuttack distnce : 421 km
Estimated travel time : 9.5 hours
Kolkata to Cuttack is one of the popular route for the tourists. Cuttack is the town of symbol of history, culture and traditions of Odisha state of India. It is a peninsular city flanked by the Mahanadi River to the north and the Kathajodi River to the south. It is famous as both history and nature blend into a rich, seamless harmony.
Cuttack, the erstwhile capital of the state and often referred as the Millennium city is flourished on the Mahanadi River. The peninsular city is always buzzing with cultural activities and plays host to a variety of festivals specially it is famous for it's Durga Puja, Bali and Sumatra Play and Kite Festival that connect it link with ancient culture and traditions of Odisha that make it to be known as cultural capital of Odisha. The city offers varied range of attractions for the tourists from monuments of ancient history, prominent landmark of freedom struggle & silver filigree works that leaves you amazed. The city is also the birthplace of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Although many travelers love to visit the city all through the season, winter season is the best time to visit Cuttack.
Taxi from Kolkata to Cuttack is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Kolkata to Cuttack by car is well connected through NH16 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Kolkata to Cuttack distance is 421 Km and is 9.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Howrah - Uluberia Kalibari, Benekhali Kali Mandir, Dhulagarh Truck Terminal, Pakuria Salasar Dham
Alampur - Vishwa Brahma Temple, Archeology Museum, Kudala Sangameswara Temple
Bagnan - Garchumuk Deer Park, Rhythm Galaxy Group, Mahishadal Rajbari, Nature Park
Kolaghat - Gurusaday Museum, Nature Park, Parnashree Vivekananda Kanan, Travel Amigo
Panskura - Digha Sea Beach, Bargabhima Temple, Mohana Beach End Point, Ghagra Waterfalls, Udaypur Sea Beach, Nachinda Temple in Nachinda Bazar
Kharagpur - Khargeswar Temple, Shri Ram Temple, Known for longest railway platforms in the world
Rupnarayanpur - Shiv Mandir, Kali Mata Temple, Durga Mata Temple, Maa Mansa Devi Temple
Belda - Blue splash Water Park, Bajrandbali Mandir, Shri Radha Krishna Temple
Jaleswar - Uda Parba, Charaka Yatra, and Nila Parba, The Chandaneswar Shiva temple
Balasore - Shri Shri Mani Nageswar Temple, Laksmi Narayan Temple, Jagannath Temple, Rameshwar Temple
Soro - ISKCON Temple, Baba Khadageswar Temple, Maa Kali Mandir, Mosque
Jamujhadi - Shiv Temple, Shri Radha Krishna Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple
Bhadrak - Shri Bisheswar Shiv Temple, Hanuman Temple, Kali Mata Temple, Mosque
Panikoili - Maa Hingula Temple, Hanuman Temple, Ajaneswar Temple, Sai Mandir
Chandipur - Bhahmani River, Maa Bhalusuni Temple, Sri Jagannath Temple, Shani Temple
Barabati - Baba Nilakantheswar Mandir, Shri Radha Krishna Temple, Sunni Masjid, Mata Durga Temple
Jaraka - Gokarneswar Temple, Amareswari Temple, Mahadev Temple, Jagannath Temple
Chhatia - Chhatia Bata Jagannatha Mandira, Shani Dev Temple, Sarala Temple, ISKCON Temple
Tangi - Mangalajodi Bird Watching Tower, Maa Ratnamali Temple, Balunkeswar Temple
Jagatpur - Netaji Birth Place Museum, Ramchandi, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Barabati Stadium, Karar Ashram