Chhattisgarh is one of the recent states in India. On 1 November 2000 16 Chhattisgarhi-speaking districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh were given a separate statehood.
Chhattisgarh is emerging as an important tourist destination on the map of India. Though it is still in its nascent stage but the industry seems to be picking up at a steady rate.
Chhattisgarh shares its borders with Maharashtra in the west, Orissa in the east, Uttar Pradesh in the north, Andhra Pradesh in the south, Madhya Pradesh in the northwest and Jharkhand in the northeast.
Tourist Attractions in Chhattisgarh
Below is a list of the popular Tourist Attractions in Chhattisgarh
Chitrakote Falls:
The Chitrakote Falls is one of the prime attractions situated in the District of Bastar in Chhattisgarh. The waterfall has a length of almost 29 meters. The best thing about this waterfall is that the color of the water changes according to the change in season.
Kanker:
Kanker is a true gem in the crown of Chhattisgarh. Kanker is a quaint little old town that boasts of abundant natural beauty. The town happens to be almost thousand years old. Travelers come from different parts of the country to see the enchanting forests, cascading waterfalls and unending landscapes of this town. Kanker also has an ancient palace that once belonged to the royal family of the state.
Bhoramdeo:
This is also known as the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh due to its resemblance to the masterpiece. Bhoramdeo temple is situated in the Kabirdham district of the state. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has some of the finest carved sculptures on its exteriors.
Hot spring Known as Taat Pani:
Taat Pani is the popular hot spring in Chhattisgarh in the in Sarguja district. This hot spring is known to have medicinal properties and it flows continuously throughout the year.
Accommodation in Chhattisgarh
Travelers visit Chhattisgarh from all corners of India. People also visit Chhattisgarh for official purposes. In order to provide suitable accommodation to its many visitors Chhattisgarh offers some of the finest hotels and guest houses. Some of the major hotels in Chhattisgarh include; Hotel Mayura, Raipur, Kawardha Palace, Hotel Madhuban, Raipur Bastar Royal Farm, Jagdalpur Royal Palace, Kanker Rainbow Hotel and Jagdalpur Hotel Picadilly, Raipur.
How to Reach Chhattisgarh
- By Train
Traveling to Chhattisgarh by rail is relatively easy. Bilaspur, Durg and Raipur connect Chhattisgarh to almost all major Indian cities and towns. Infact the railway network of the state centers around Bilaspur which also happens to be the zonal headquarters of the South East Central Railway of theIndian Railways. - By Road
The road network of Chhattisgarh has improved a lot in the last five years. There are a number of national and state highways that connect Chhattisgarh to the cities and towns in India. Some of the important National Highways that pass through Chhattisgarh are; National Highway 6, National Highway 43, National and Highway National Highway 78. There are 11 National Highways in the state. - By Air
Since Chhattisgarh is relative new it does not have a well defined air network. Raipur which is the capital of the state is the only city in Chhattisgarh that is connected by air. Raipur shares a strong air network with cities like; Delhi, Bombay, Jaipur, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Bhopal, Indore, Ahmedabad Gwalior, Vizag, Hyderabad and Bangalore.
