Odisha · India
Where to stay in Cuttack
Cuttack is a city in Odisha, India, home to about 606,000 people.
- Best months
- December and January
- Nearest airport
- BBI23 km · Biju Patnaik International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Cuttack
Cuttack, is the second largest city and the former capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is also the headquarters of the Cuttack district.
Cuttack is known as a place of Bawan Bazar Tepan Gali (meaning '52 Markets, 53 Lanes'). This place might give you the impression of an old place with very small and dirty lanes, but that's how you define a lotus. If you happen to want to have a lonely evening and fresh air, just hop into the Bidanasi River Embankment or have a drive/ride on Baimundi Marg, you won't be disappointed. It's perhaps only the second-lowest city in the world after Amsterdam, which is below sea level.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Cuttack
See
- Barabati Fort
- Museum of Justice
- Netaji Birth Place Museum
- Odisha State Maritime Museum
- Kataka Chandi Temple
Do
Take a stroll on the banks of the River Kathajodi and enjoy the sunset. This is a magnificent site. If you are visiting Cuttack sometime in mid-October or November don't forget to enjoy the Dusshera and Balijatra (the biggest trade fair held in the eastern region). If you arrive in autumn (September to November) you can see this city showing its cultural tradition, at the time of most of the festivals. Easily the second largest celebration of Durga Puja with a huge following, Cuttack hosts about 1000-1500 Puja pandals every year. Each of them is unique and distinct in shape and size.
- Barabati Stadium
- Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
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Where to stay
Hotels in Cuttack
30 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 70026 Hotel Jai Radisson OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| Collection O 186 Hotel Triple C Mission Rd OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| Collection O 83661 Dream Stay Premium OYO Rooms | 6.3 km | |
| OYO 11547 Royal Treat OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| OYO 13485 Hotel New Jasmine OYO Rooms | 4.5 km | |
| OYO 16151 Manisha Residency OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| OYO 18355 Hotel Moonlight OYO Rooms | 8.9 km | |
| OYO 2182 Hotel Seetal OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| OYO 3501 Hotel Mahabir Galaxy OYO Rooms | 2.7 km | |
| OYO 36039 Sri Vinayak Residency OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 42633 Aarshi Palace OYO Rooms | 4.5 km | |
| OYO 42730 Dp Cottage Sector 9 OYO Rooms | 5.3 km | |
| OYO 46710 La Grace Inn OYO Rooms | 6.9 km | |
| OYO 67035 M Palace OYO Rooms | 4.7 km | |
| OYO 69966 Cuttack International OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 78996 Morya Classic 3 OYO Rooms | 9.0 km | |
| OYO 84477 M Palace Villa OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| OYO Flagship 16722 The Countryside Resort OYO Rooms | 6.6 km | |
| OYO Flagship 26808 Shree Ram Residency OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO Flagship 46296 Dream Stay OYO Rooms | 4.4 km | |
| OYO Flagship 75693 Pradhan Palace OYO Rooms | 5.9 km | |
| Pramod Convention & Club Resort | 5.1 km | |
| SPOT ON 43309 Indra Bhawan Lodge OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| SPOT ON 44329 Sri Krishna Inn Lodging & Boarding OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| SPOT ON 49747 Bikram Stays OYO Rooms | 2.8 km | |
| SPOT ON 62643 Ashirbad Guest House OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| SPOT ON 65128 Hotel R&n Dawat OYO Rooms | 8.8 km | |
| SPOT ON 74944 Hotel Vijaya OYO Rooms | 3.8 km | |
| SPOT ON 82053 Royal Adwita Resort OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| SPOT ON 82193 Heaven Stay OYO Rooms | 1.8 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Cuttack
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Cuttack are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; August is the wettest, with about 321 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Cuttack: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 23 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
The nearest airport is in Bhubaneswar (BBI, around 30 km). It has domestic flights to New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and other destinations; and an international flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Getting around
Hired cars, auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are readily available for moving around. City/Town Buses cover part of the city. Bus Route: College Square - OMP - Link Road - Badambari Bus Stop - Ring Road - High Court - Deulasahi - Bidanasi - CDA.
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BBI · Biju Patnaik International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Cuttack
Eat
If you visit, don't miss the mouth-watering plate of dahi vada, Aludam ghuguni and seu. You will also get the best of Mutton, Cham and Chicken Chops at Professor Para. Mouthwatering, Roadside 'Dahibara(Dahiwada), Aaludum, ghuguni and seu'. (Its little spicy) Pav Bhaji near Gauri Shankar park. Hot tea and coffee near cantonment road.
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Questions
Cuttack: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Cuttack?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Cuttack are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; August is the wettest, with about 321 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Cuttack?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 23 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Cuttack?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Cuttack
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.