Chhattisgarh Eco Tourism

Chhattisgarh Eco Tourism encompasses a total of eleven wildlife sanctuaries and three national parks. The eco tourism regions of Chhattisgarh are Bilaspur-Achanakmar, Raipur-Turturia and Jagdalpur-Kanger Valley. Having a green stretch of forests land of 44% of the total geographical space, Chhattisgarh encourages eco tourism through protection and preservation of near extinct species of animals and their habitat.

Bilaspur-Achanakmar area possesses some of the vital eco tourism spots of Chhattisgarh. Nandan van, and Rajiv Smriti van are the two prime attractions of the Bilaspur-Achanakmar eco tourism circle. From various types of forest herbs to many wild animals, the Nandan van of Chhattisgarh houses many species and expand over an area of over ten hectares. The Rajiv Smriti Van, on the other hand, is a fine place to analyze the different varieties of flora, fauna and the environment as a whole. The Achanakmar wildlife park of Chhattisgarh attracts huge number of tourists round the year who come here to enjoy the dense foliage of saja, sal, bamboo and bija trees. Barking deer, panther, tiger, chital and gaur are the main interests of the sanctuary.

Kanger Ghati National Park is another major location of Eco tourism in Chhattisgarh. Being located near Jagdalpur region of Chhattishgarh, the Kanger valley project came in to being in the year 1982. today, the place is enriched with Dandak caves, Bhaimsa and Kanger dhara, Kutamsar caves, tirathgarh waterfalls and hordes of wild species like monitor lizards, cobra, mouse deer, leopard, jackals, chital and several others.

Barnawapara sanctuary is yet another prominent eco tourism location of Chhattisgarh which comes under the district of Mahasamund and is a favorite habitat of many wil animals. Rich varieties of flora and fauna are also seen in this place.

Udanti wildlife park , spanning over an area of 232 sq km, is a famous habitat of wild buffaloes, whereas the Sitanadi sanctuary of Chhattisgarh is popular for its rich reserve of natural treasures.

The government of the state is quite concerned about the maintenance and upkeep of the Chhattisgarh Eco tourism.

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