Chhattisgarh is believed to be the place where Lord Rama spent some part of his exile. A tribal-dominated state, Chhattisgarh is an exquisitely scenic, covered with dense forest and crisscrossed by two mighty rivers, Indravati and Mahanadi. Ancient underground caves and gurgling waterfalls dot the breathtaking landscape. Incredible natural beauty blended with rich cultural heritage make Chhattisgarh one of the most promising tourist destinations of India.
Raipur - Chitrakoot Waterfalls - Sirpur
OLD IS GOLD
The city which has a history as old as 2nd century AD is soon marching to become the 3rd planned city of India, with booming industrial and socio-economic sectors. The Indian city of Raipur in the Chhattisgarh state can be best defined as the phrase ‘old is gold,’ proving its worth from centuries, as it was a capital of the states of various kings who ruled here. The tourists can enjoy serenity in the birthplace of the revered saint Swami Vivekananda Sarovar, with a dip in the holy pond.
BEAUTIFUL WATERFALL
Chitrakot Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall situated on the river Indravati in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh state of India. The height of this waterfall is 90 feet. The specialty of this waterfall is that during the rainy days, this water is reddish, it looks absolutely white during the summer moonlight night.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
Sirpur is a major archaeological site perched upon the banks of the Mahanadi River. Once the seat of the dynasties of South Kosala, Sirpur is home to a collection of temples dedicated to Hindu as well as Buddhist deities and monasteries, which served as a home to the monks. The group of monuments were built between the 6th and 8th centuries CE when the Sarabhpuriyas and Panduvamsis ruled the region. The Lakshmana Temple, the largest and most imposing building in the group, is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu commissioned by King Mahashivagupta Balarjuna’s mother, Vasata.
