| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 0.39 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 3.33 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 105.28 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 0.22 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 8.31 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 257.50 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.26 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 2.23 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 33.33 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 3.99 |
There are several places in India which tourists should go to since each of these will give people a different view, taste and feel of this country. Of course, with limited vacation time and, let’s all be honest, budget, it will be quite impossible to tour the whole country. Thinking about going to India? Then Cuttack should definitely be in one’s list of itinerary. This is the capital city of Odisha state.
The best way to reach Cuttack is by air. Cheap flights to Cuttack are made available every day due to the influx of tourists in the city. And the influx of tourists is due to the impressive forts surrounding it. The city’s name literally means ‘military bunker’ since this was exactly that in the past. The Barbarati Fort, for example, was built in the 11th century so it is definitely worth a peek.
Another facet of Indian culture is its religion. Hence, one will see several temples in the region. Dhabaleshwar Island is a 16th century temple built for Shiva. This is situated in a small island in the middle of the river and is connected to the mainland by a hanging bridge. Paramahansanath and Singanatha Temples are also must-sees. The Mahanadi Barrage, although it does not have a temple, is quite similar to the Dhabaleshwar Island. Here, families can enjoy sightseeing and picnics under the sun. Wildlife reservations and Cricket stadiums are also famous spots in the city.
Hotels in Cuttack, those in the vicinity of the tourist spots mentioned above, are pretty easy to find. Some are more expensive while others, small bed and breakfasts or inns, offer lower rates for vacationers. There have been reviews which state that in Cuttack, it would be better to go for simpler accommodations because it has surprised them with their topnotch service, decent facilities and amazing food.
Traveling to this city is possible in a number of ways. Since it is one of the major junctions in the railway, trains stop directly in this city. It is possible to go on a bus, too, since the major roads and highways around and within the Odisha region are well made. Of course, if you find cheap flights to Cuttack, it would be smarter to try that.