Peak Season
Cuttack in December
Odisha, India
December silver filigree workshops run at peak β perfect gifts season
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
December silver filigree workshops run at peak β perfect gifts season
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Excellent NH. public transport: Railway junction. Frequent buses from Bhubaneswar.. from nearest city: Bhubaneswar 30km (45min). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: Major teaching hospital. FLOOD WARNING: Jun-Sep Mahanadi floods can cut off areas.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: SCB Medical College Hospital β city center
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full coverage
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) β Silver filigree workshop visits, Barabati Fort exploration, Educational craft heritage, Flat city β stroller OK
Elevation
36m β Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- βFirst-time travelers
- βSenior citizens
- βshoppers
- βcraft-lovers
- βfamilies
Who should think twice
- βNone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January is perfect for watching Tarakasi silversmiths at work |
| February | 5/5 | February combines comfortable walking with peak artisan activity |
| March | 4/5 | Spring energy builds in the 1,000-year-old⦠|
| April | 3/5 | April at Cuttack: 26-40C. Silver filigree workshops and indoor heritage fine; Barabati Fort and open-air walking get brutal midday. |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot |
| June | 3/5 | The Mahanadi rises ominously β Cuttack's annual flood watchβ¦ |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon β flood risk |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon β flood risk |
| September | 4/5 | Improving β Durga Puja prep |
| October | 5/5 | Peak β Durga Puja with silver filigree pandals |
| November | 5/5 | November Bali Jatra celebrates ancient maritime links with SE Asia β Cuttack's signature festival |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | December silver filigree workshops run at peak β perfect gifts season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhubaneswar 30km (45min). Roads: Excellent NH. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Railway junction. Frequent buses from Bhubaneswar.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
36m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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