Chhattisgarh

Endless emerald of swinging paddy fields, shimmering silver of? serpentine rivers, dark stretches of flourishing forests, tumbling waterfalls gushing down steep cliffs, and colorful tribal culture; Chhattisgarh is all this and much more. This rich tribal region carved out of Madhya Pradesh and blessed with boundless natural beauty, is all set to make its own mark on the travel map of India.

Major Destinations of Chhattisgarh

Major Attractions?

• Mahant Ghasidas Museum- Old sculptures, swords, guns and various relics depicting the anthropological, archaeological and natural history of the region
• Purkhauti Muktangan Museum- This open air museum displays the artifacts, habitat, culture & folk dances of the tribal population of Chhattisgarh
• Vivekananda Sarovar- Ideal for boating & picnicking
• Dodhadhari Temple and Monastery- 17th century temple dedicated to Lord Rama.
• Mahamaya Temple- Dedicated to Goddess Durga

Major Attractions

• LaxmanaTemple- Beautiful temple with exquisite carvings
• Buddha Vihara- Relics of monasteries, Buddha statues and other ruins of Buddhist era.
• Baleshwar Mahadev Temple
• Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Major Attractions

• Chitrakoot Falls
• Tirathgarh Falls
• Kailash & Kutumsar Caves
• Dalpat Sagar Lake
• Kangar Valley National Park
• Indravati National Park
• Danteswari Temple

Fairs and Festivals of Chhattisgarh
Bastar Dussehra- Celebrating Goddess Danteswari- the tribal goddess of Chhattisgarh

• Bastar Lokotsav- Showcasing the tribal culture of Chhattisgarh
• Bhoramdeo Festival- Cultural festival in Bhoramdeo set of temples
• Goncha Festival, Jagdalpur- A tribal festival
• Champaran Mela, Raipur- Celebrating the heritage & culture of Chhattisgarh
• Pola- Revering the bulls of Chhattisgarh
• Madai Festival- Gond Tribe festival

Shopping in Chhattisgarh
Check out the Shabari Handicrafts Emporium and Chhattisgarh Haat in Raipur where local artists create, display and sell various hand crafted products. Dokra or bell metal figurines, wrought iron artifacts, terracotta pottery & figurines, Godna (painting traditional tattoo motifs on textiles), Tumba or hollow gourd shell objects and Gond paintings- just take your pick!

Food in Chhattisgarh
Aamat (vegetables cooked with bamboo shoots), Dubkikadhi (spicy mix of curd & dumplings), Farra or Peetha (Bengal gram & spices stuffed and steamed in rice flour), Khurmi (wheat & jaggery sweetmeat), Chila- a gram flour pancake and Tilgur- (sesame & jaggery based sweet) are some of the specialties of Chhattisgarh kitchens.

Best Time to Visit
Winter season from October to March is the best time to visit this gorgeous state in the heart of India.

How to Reach
By Air- Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur connects Chhattisgarh to major Indian cities.
By Rail- Chhattisgarh is connected to major cities in India by a well- developed Indian Railways’ network.
By Road- A good network of well-maintained roads and highways connect Chhattisgarh to major cities in the country.