Barabati Fort

Barabati Fort

About Barabati Fort:
Barabati Fort is famous for carved entrance doors. It is about 8 km from the city. The fort is situated on the Mahanadi River. The fort is located in this kind of calculation, which provides a beautiful and spectacular view of the modern Cuttack city. There is also a temple dedicated to Katak Chandi near here. This fort attracts the city and reflects the glory of history. The fort is included in approximately 102 acres of land. The visitors who visit here can see the ruins of the fort and may be surprised by many war marks, which are still visible on the walls of the fort. Barabati International Cricket Stadium is near the fort.

Location information Barabati Fort:
Address: Barabati Fort about 8 km away from the center of the Cuttack, India.
Pin Code - 753005

Climate/Weather in Barabati Fort:
Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 40 mm
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    Monsoon - June to October
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 220 mm
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    Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 23 mm
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    History of Barabati Fort:
    This fort is a 14th century fort built by the Ganga Dynasty. History reveals that the developed of Cuttack was done by King Narnupa Kesri, and the king built a stone-like structure around the river to save it from the flood. It is located on the Mahanadi River. After seeing this wonderful and tactical architecture, King Anangbhima Dev III shifted its oldest area from Cuttack and developed the fort Barbati fort and later Chalukya Kings built a nine-storey building in the fort. In 1568, two rings were made around the banks of the rivers. After that many rulers came and rebuilt the fort. Now, only the ruins of the fort can be found.

    Languages in Barabati Fort:
  • Odia is official language and Hindi, English and Bengali is used for other language for communication.
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    Interesting things to See or find Barabati Fort:
  • You can celebrated famous festival Durga Puja in Cuttack because West Bengal is Due to its nearness and a large population of Bengali people residing here.
  • You can see moat and gate and the earthen mound of the nine-storied palace, is situated on the bank of the river Mahanadi.
  • You can enjoy kite-flying competitions in Makar Sankranti festival.

    • How to reach Barabati Fort?
    Flight -Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport.
    Railways -Nearest Railway headline is Cuttack Railway station.
    Bus and Other Ways -There are available government and private buses.

    Nearest Visiting places from Barabati Fort:

    Odisha Maritime Museum : It is 2.6 km from Barabati Fort and there are many of things related to marine. Also there is shop from which local handicrafts can be purchased.

    Netaji Birth Place Museum: It is 2.4 km from Barabati Fort. This museum is built in the honour of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and it is located in the heart of the Cuttack city. It is front of scenic pond.

    Barabati Stadium : It is 2.0 km from Barabati Fort. This is very oldest stadium in the world and it is looking very beautiful stadium used for football, as well as for cricket.

    Nandankanan Zoological Park : It is 12.5 km from Barabati Fort and you can see white tiger, black tiger and some other animals make the place interesting.

    Cuttack Chandi Temple : It is 2.1 km from Barabati Fort and the Chandi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess Chandi.

    Chaunsath-Yogini Temple, Hirapur : It is 1.5 km from Barabati Fort and an ancient temple dedicated to 64 yoginis worshipped under the tantric school of Hinduism.

    Mahanadi Barrage : It is 3.8 km from Barabati Fort and it’s a barrage placed on the mahanadi river, longest barage over the odisha, india.

    Paramahansanath Temple : It is 5.1 km from Barabati Fort. This temple is dedicated loard Shiva and it is situated at the bank of kathajodi River.

    Nearest Petrol Pump near by Barabati Fort:
    Bharat Petroleum Petrol Pump
  • Address: Ranihat Colony, Cuttack, Odisha 753007
    • Budharaja Petrol Pump
  • Address: Ring Rd, Khan Nagar, OSEB Colony, Cuttack, Odisha 753012

    • Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Barabati Fort:

  • Hotel New Jasmine: Address: Plot No 679, Cuttack 753003, India, India
    2.7 km from Barabati Fort

  • Grand Residency: Address: Link Road, Cuttack 753012, India
    2.5 km from Barabati Fort

  • Swosti Palm Resort : Address: Gopalpur-On-Sea, Gopalpur On Sea, India
    6.0 km from Barabati Fort

  • Hotel Sagar Shree: Address: Dolamundai,Haripur Road, Cuttack, India
    1.5 km from Barabati Fort

  • Dwarka Resort: Address: Bajrakabati Road, Cuttack 753001, Odisha 751023, India
    1.5 km from Barabati Fort

  • Hotel Akbari Continental : Address: Dolmundai, Cuttack 753001, India, India
    1.8 km from Barabati Fort

  • Hotel Ashoka : Address: College Sqaure Jobra Road, Cuttack 753003, India
    2.0 km from Barabati Fort

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    Things to carry for Barabati Fort:
  • Carrying essential water.
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  • Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place.
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    Tips & Suggestions for Barabati Fort:
  • October till March and are the ideal months to visit.
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    Help Line/Phone Number in Barabati Fort:
    Mahila Police Station: 073260 67409
    Dist. Fire Officer: 2306183 / 101
    Petrol pump: 06755 223 322
    Sradha Ambulance Service: 9937782820, 9437227027
    Barabati stadium contact number: +91-671-2301702
    Dist.HQ.Hospital: 2623969/2621578/102
    Sun Appollo Hospital,Kanika Road,Cuttack: 2301402, 2307129
    East Coast Rialway: 09437094274
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    Odisha Maritime Museum
    It is 2.6 km from Barabati Fort and there are many of things related to marine. Also there is shop from which local handicrafts can be purchased...more
    Netaji Birth Place Museum
    It is 2.4 km from Barabati Fort. This museum is built in the honour of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and it is located in the heart of the Cuttack city. It is front of scenic pond...more
    Barabati Stadium
    It is 2.0 km from Barabati Fort. This is very oldest stadium in the world and it is looking very beautiful stadium used for football, as well as for cricket...more
    Nandankanan Zoological Park
    It is 12.5 km from Barabati Fort and you can see white tiger, black tiger and some other animals make the place interesting...more
    Cuttack Chandi Temple
    It is 2.1 km from Barabati Fort and the Chandi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess Chandi...more
    Chaunsath-Yogini Temple, Hirapur
    It is 1.5 km from Barabati Fort and an ancient temple dedicated to 64 yoginis worshipped under the tantric school of Hinduism....more
    Mahanadi Barrage
    It is 3.8 km from Barabati Fort and it’s a barrage placed on the mahanadi river, longest barage over the odisha, india...more
    Paramahansanath Temple
    It is 5.1 km from Barabati Fort. This temple is dedicated loard Shiva and it is situated at the bank of kathajodi River...more