God has been too kind to Chattisgarh. With more than half the area covered by
forests, the state is a stunning palette of nature’s
beauty and wildlife. It foresees to be the number one
state in the country, be it bountiful forests, magnificent
lakes and rivers, waterfalls, power, iron & steel, diamond
or tin. The capital city also boasts to be the industrial
centre of the state. It is the nearest stopover for
beautiful tourist destinations like:
Chitrakote: With a
drop of over 100ft this horseshoe-shaped waterfall
plunges some 40 kms from Jagdalpur city. The beauty of
the falls is ravishing even at night as it is
illuminated.
Tirathgarh: As drops
of river Kanger hurdle down to form the Tirathgarh
waterfall, the sight is simply awe-inspiring. This
must-visit waterfall is a great place to refresh your
senses.
Udanti Wildlife
Sanctuary: Situated on the Raipur-Devbhog state
highway, Udanti touches the borders of Orrisa and Madhya
Pradesh and is 149 km from the capital city, and is open
to public from November 1st to June 30th.
Barnawapara Wildlife
Sanctuary: 125 kms from the city, this sanctuary is
home to 150 species of birds is open to public from
November 1st to June 30th .
Bastar: You’ll
actually find a world which you never imagined. Bastar
introduces you to the land of tribes known as “adivasis”,
India’s largest and the grandest waterfalls and one of
the last few tracts of virgin forests left in Asia.
Sirpur: An important
centre for Buddhism followers, this destination
unearthed a rich treasure trove of Buddhist temples and
beautifully carved stone doors and panels. The Lakshman
Temple and the Gandeshwar Temple are a must visit places
at Sirpur.
