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Excursions from Cuttack

The commercial capital of Orissa in India, Cuttack is the land of antiquities, monuments and handicrafts. A tourist destination of prime importance, Cuttack is renowned worldwide for its exquisite silver filigree work and the numerous tourist attractions in the city reflect the rich and eventful history of the region. Cuttack is also a convenient base for touring various places of interest nearby, and Excursions from Cuttack must be included on any Tour to Cuttack.

While holidaying in Cuttack, you can take some time off for Excursions from Cuttack to nearby destinations which, besides being captivating themselves, also evoke a lot about the region's rich history. Cuttack is situated about 30 km from Bhubaneswar - Orissa's capital city; hence, Bhubaneswar is the most important place to visit on Tours from Cuttack. Popularly hailed the 'Temple City of India', Bhubaneswar is the seat of 'Tribhubaneshwar' or 'Lord Lingaraj'.

Another popular destination to visit while on Excursions from Cuttack in India is Puri - the abode of Lord Jagannath. One of the most celebrated religious centers in India, Puri is a sea-side resort that sports one of the finest beaches in the world.

Excursions from Cuttack can also include a visit to Ansupa (70 km) - a picturesque lake nestled in the lap of the Saranda Mountain. Fringed by mango and bamboo groves, Ansupa is home to several species of migratory birds. Jajpur, located 92 km from Cuttack is another destination worth visit. A Hindu pilgrimage site also dubbed as Vaithrani Tirtha, Jajpur is the abode of Goddess Viraja, an incarnation of Goddess Durga.

Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udayagiri - located about 55 km - 70 km from Cuttack, also make for important destinations on Excursions from Cuttack. A renowned Buddhist pilgrim site, these 3 places form the Diamond Triangle of Orissa. The aura of Buddhism still lingers on here, reflected through the rock-cut caves, viharas, chaityas, excavated monasteries, and sacred relics in terracotta chambers.

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