PARADEEP, a major sea port 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 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.

How to get there : There is regular bus service from Cuttack. Also from Cuttack a train goes to Paradeep.

Where to Stay : Paradeep Port Trust’s Nehru Bungalow and Madhuban Guest House. Contact the Port Trust Chairman for booking. Hotel Aristocrat, Hotel Golden Anchor, Madhuban, Hotel Paradeep International.

You may go to Bhitarkanika via Chandabali and Rajnagar which are 160 km and 100 km respectively from Cuttack. Dangamal, the base is three hours from both Chandabali and Rajnagar by motor lunch. For motor lunch, contact DFO, Rajnagar or Assistant Director, Inland Water Transport, Chandabali