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Paradeep, a major seaport of India for trade activities with
a fine sea beach, is an enjoyable tourist resort 94-km from
Cuttack. Important pilgrim centre Kendrapara is
65-km from Cuttack. Known as 'Tulasi Kshetra' it is famous for the temple
of Lord Baladeva.
A
grand car festival is held here annually which draws a mammoth crowd. Also
situated 60-km from Cuttack, Jhankad houses the shrine of Goddess Sarala
and the place is associated with poet Sarala Das, the first epic poet of
Orissa.
Enjoying The Wilds
Exciting moment can also be had at the
Bhitarkanika
National Park. Sprawled over 367 square kilometres, it has a variety
of animals in its mangrove forests criss-crossed by rivers and creeks.
Known for crocodiles, sea turtles on the Gahirmatha beach and water
monitor lizards, it has rare white crocodiles. It is also a Park for deer
and migratory birds. One can also see 10th-11th century temples,
sculptures, mud-forts and pottery.
How To Get There
Road:
Regular bus services from Cuttack are available to reach
Paradeep, Kendrapa and Jhankad. One may go to
Bhitarkanika via Chandbali and Rajnagar which are 170-km and 110-km
respectively from Cuttack. Dangmal, the base, is three hours from both
Chandbali and Rajnagar by motor launch. For motor launch, contact the DFO,
Rajnagar, or Assistant Director, inland Water Transport, Chandbali.
WHERE TO STAY
Paradeep Port Trust's Nehru Bungalow
Madhuban Guest House
CITY HOTELS
Hotel Aristocrat, Paradeep
Hotel Golden Anchor, Paradeep
Hotel Paradeep International, Paradeep
Hotel Golden Palace, Kendrapa
Shrikrishna Lodge, Kendrapa
Rajshree Lodge, Kendrapa
Aram Lodge, Kendrapa
Tulsi Lodge, Kendrapa
Santosh Lodge, Kendrapa
Accommodation is also available at the Forest Inspection Bungalow and
Interpretation Centre at Dangmal and Forest-Rest House at Ekakula on
Gahirmatha beach.
FOR MORE TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tourist Office, Cuttack,