Chhattisgarh Tourism - Full of Surprises
Chhattisgarh – located centrally in India, is gifted with rich cultural, heritage and attractive natural diversity. The state has many ancient monuments, rare wildlife, exquisitely carved temples, Buddhist sites, palaces, water falls, caves, rock paintings and hill plateaus. Most of these places are untouched and unexplored and offer a unique and alternative experience to tourists, compared to traditional destinations which have become overcrowded due to mass tourism.
Chhattisgarh has declared itself as the destination ‘full of surprises’ with some of the astonishingplaces which could certainly lead to the growth of tourism in the future. It has created a niche for itself on the tourist map of India.Dense forests abound in the state, and in them, reside various tribes, each with their unique customs, traditions and way of life. The points of tourist interest in Chhattisgarh also include ancient temples and towns which have constantly attracted historians and archaeologists. There are plenty of wildlife sanctuaries which house a rich wildlife, with the gaur never ceasing to surprise onlookers. Other must visit tourist attractions include dams, museums and waterfalls.
Chhattisgarh state shares its borders with another 7 Indian states viz. Uttar Pradesh to the north, Madhya Pradesh to the northwest, Maharashtra to the southwest, Jharkhand to the northeast, Odisha to the east, and Telangana and Andhra to the south. Its spread over an area of 35,192 sq. kms. The state is heavily forested and famous for its temples and waterfalls. The state is covered with nearly 45% of the forests and 32% of tribal population, therefore, it offers immense opportunities for Eco-tourism, Adventure and Cultural tourism.
Capital: Raipur, Location: Central India.
BEST TIME TO VISIT CHHATTISGARH:
You can visit Chhattisgarh from October to March month.
WHY VISIT CHHATTISGARH?
Chhattisgarh is famous for Wildlife, natural beauty, tribal culture, handicrafts, temples, waterfalls, hill stations, monuments, temples, caves, trekking, boating, bird watching, sightseeing, archaeological sites, adventure, arts & crafts and cuisine.some of the famous tourist destinations are Bastar, Banjari Baba, Champaranya, Chitrakoot, Amarkantak, Dudhadharimath, Indravati National Park, Kangerghati National Park, Danteswari Temple, Bhoramdev, Jagdalpur, and many more.