Chhattisgarh Heritage Tour is all about exploring the heritage buildings, palaces and the old temples of the place that reflect the culture and tradition of the state.
Chhattisgarh is a state that is very recently formed but the land of the region is very ancient one. Many historical events are attached to it. In the old age texts, the region of the present day Chhat-tisgarh is mentioned as "Dakshin Kosala".
Tribal people cover a large part of the state. The traditional tribes of the state occupy about one-third of the population. Some of the unique characteristics of the tribes are their wonderful handi-crafts and tribal medicine that pre-dates the Ayurvedic medicine. The Chhattisgarh Heritage Travels provides a chance to the tourists witness these characteristics of the state.
Palaces in Chhattisgarh
Palace Kawardha
Palace Kawardha is a striking palace in the state of Chhattisgarh. The Kawardha Palace is one the numerous heritage places in the state that encourages the Chhattisgarh heritage tours. The Pal-ace of Kawardha is a twentieth century palace, which is made of lustrous Italian marble and stone. The Dharamraj Singh, the Maharaja of the place, built it in the year nineteen hundred and thirty. The Palace Kawardha is situated in the beautiful hills of Maikal Range. The Royal family still re-sides in the elaborate palace. The palace is placed amidst the peaceful nature. The grand palace building has been built in a style that has the hints of Mughal, Italian as well as the Colonial archi-tectural styles. The palace has a main hall with pillars made of Corinthian style and a big dome. This palace is open to all the visitors. Apart from the top floor, where the Royal family lives, the other floors have been converted to guest room. There are six rooms arranged for the guests that are airy and large. The cool marble floors and the high ceilings render the rooms a grand look and a lavish feel. The traditional furniture enhances the majestic look even more. With the attached washrooms and hot and cold water supply for twenty-four hours, the facilities in the Palace Kawardha are world class. Lip smacking meals are served four times a day. One can opt for either vegetarian or non-vegetarian food. One should go for a visit to the nearby tourist spots while staying at the Palace Kawardha in Chhattisgarh.
Palace Kanker
Kanker Palace is an exceptionally beautiful palace located in the district of Kanker. The magnificent and elegant Kanker Palace was built in 1937 as a mansion for the British Agent. Presently the Palace is owned by the Royal family, who represent the bloodline of the rulers dating back to the 12th century AD. The Palace has now been partially converted into a Hotel that receives and entertains visitors. The splendid architecture of the palace with spacious rooms, exquisitely decorated windows and ventilators, high ceiling, open veranda overlooking the beauty of the surrounding, lush green garden with beautiful flowers captivates its guests. The ideal season to visit the Kanker Palace is form October to March, as most of the festival like Narayanpur mandi (February-March), Baster Dussehra (October), Kanker mandi (January) etc, fall during this period. You can visit the weekly haat or market organized at Bahaigaon and Narayanpur, on Sundays and Thursdays. The Kitchen of Kanker Palace is famous for serving cuisines that are sure to satisfy every taste bud. Kanker Palace in Kanker is very well connected by rail, road and air. Regular deluxe buses run from Raipur and you can even hire private cars. Raipur is the nearest rail station and airport, which is connected to the major cities of India. The backyard of the Palace consists of mango orchard, paddy farm and vegetable garden adding to its natural beauty and charm. You can visit the palace to relax in the lap of nature far way from the madding crowd of city life.
Bastar Palace
Chhattisgarh is blessed with a rich and diverse cultural heritage with mesmerizing natural beauty. It has various places of interest including ancient monuments, caves, rare wildlife, beautifully carved temples, Buddhist sites, magnificent palaces, water falls, hilly areas, rock paintings and hill plateaus. A number of Chhattisgarh City Tours are offered by the tour agents. Among them Bastar is the favorite city tour. inks Block start -->
