Cuttack

Cuttack, Odisha’s oldest city and former capital, sits where the Mahanadi and Kathajodi rivers meet. It is famous for silver filigree work and lively festivals.

Top places to visit in Cuttack district: Ansupa Lake, Odisha’s largest freshwater lake; Maa Charchika Temple at Banki; the island shrine of Sinha Nath Temple; and the grand Bali Yatra fair on Kartika Purnima. Best time to visit: October to February.