Chudanga Gada, Cuttack

#16 among attractions in Cuttack

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Chudanga Gada, formerly known as Sarangagarh, is a fort in Odisha state of India. The fort is situated at a latitude of 20°25’16" north and longitude of 85°48’25" east and at an elevation of 100 feet above sea level. It is about 14 km north of Bhubaneswar in the village Baranga of Cuttack tehsil and district. It is 9.00 km south-west of Cuttack near the Baranga Railway station of the East-coast railways. The site can also be approached from Bhubaneswar through the Bhubanesvar-Cuttack road via Nandankanan and Baranga. From Baranga one has to negotiate a distance of 1.5 km north of Sitaram chowk to reach the site that is situated on the right bank of the river Prachi. The landmarks around the fort are Zoological Park of Nandankanan on its north at a distance of 1.5 km, river Prachi on its south at a distance of 0.5 km and Chandaka forest closely attached to the fort on its west, and Baranga Police station on its east at a distance of 0.5 km. The site has ruins and vestiges extending over an area more than 1000 acres of land within a fortification made of large sized dressed laterite blocks. ()

Completed: XII centuryCoordinates: 20°25'16"N, 85°48'25"E

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Chudanga Gada – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nandankanan Zoological Park, Barabati fort, Golf Club, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu.

1.8 miS
Popular zoo with a white tiger safari
Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar
46 min walk • Nandankanan Zoological Park, nestled in the lush green environs of Bhubaneswar, India, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and a beacon of animal conservation. Opened to the public in 1960, this sprawling 437-hectare zoo is home to over 1580 animals, including 634...
5.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Barabati fort, Cuttack
147 min walk • Barabati Fort is a 989 AD fort built by Marakata Keshari of Somavamshi dynasty in Cuttack, Odisha. The ruins of the fort remain with its moat, gate, and the earthen mound of the nine-storied palace, which evokes the memories of past days.
5.2 miS
Golf
Golf Club, Bhubaneswar
133 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Bhubaneswar, India, lies a serene escape for golf enthusiasts: the Bhubaneswar Golf Club. This well-manicured golf course offers a tranquil environment for both professional and amateur golfers to challenge their skills and enjoy the...
3.5 miNE
Bridge
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu, Cuttack
91 min walk • Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Setu is a bridge over the river Kathajodi a distributary Mahanadi connecting Belleview Point near Judicial Academy in Cuttack to Trishulia. The length of the bridge is 2.88 km and is the longest bridge in Odisha.
1.6 miSE
Lake
Kanjia Lake, Cuttack
41 min walk • Kanjia Lake is a natural lake on the northern outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. While the main lake covers 75 hectares, the total wetland covers an area of 105 hectares with the scuba diving facility.
5.4 miN
Bridge
Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Setu, Cuttack
138 min walk • Utkal Gourab Madhusudan Setu is a bridge connecting Cuttack and Athagarh. This bridge over river Mahanadi reduces distance between Cuttack, Dhenkanal by 16 kilometres. The bridge was opened to public on 01.04.2018. Length of this bridge is 2,583 metres long. It is named after Madhusudan Das, famed lawyer, freedom fighter.
5.3 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Cuttack Chandi Temple, Cuttack
135 min walk • The Kataka Chandi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess Chandi, the presiding deity of Cuttack, Odisha, India. The temple is located nearby the banks of the Mahanadi River. It is famous for the annual Durga Puja and Kali Puja festivals.
5.2 miNE
Temple
Maa Jhanjiri Mangala Temple, Cuttack
134 min walk • The Maa Jhanjiri Mangala Temple, or Jhanjiri Mangala Mandir is an ancient Hindu mandir dedicated to Mangala, the presiding deity of the Cuttack City in Odisha, India. One of numerous temples in Cuttack, it is located at the area of Jhanjiri Mangala and is known also as Mangala Temple at Jhanjirimangala Square.
4 miS
Temple
Mangala Temple, Bhubaneswar
103 min walk • Mangala Temple was constructed in the 19th century CE and is located in Village Patia in Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha. The enshrined deity is the four-armed Mangala. The deity holds a conch in her upper right hand and a wheel in her lower left hand.
5.3 miS
Temple
Kalikadevi Temple, Bhubaneswar
135 min walk • Kalikadevi Temple is located in the Kancha Sahi, Old Town, Bhubaneswar of Odisha, India. It is on the right side of the Temple road leading from Lingaraja Temple to Garej chowk. The enshrined deity is a four armed female divinity locally known as Kali.
5.8 miNE
Cricket, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
147 min walk • The Barabati Stadium is an Indian sports stadium used mostly for cricket and association football, and also sometimes for concerts and field hockey, located in Cuttack, Odisha.