Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh, carved out of Madhya Pradesh came into being on 1 November 2000 as the 26th State of the Union. It fulfills the long-cherished demand of the tribal people. In ancient times the region was known as Dakshin-Kausal. This finds mention in Ramayana and Mahabharata also. Between the sixth and twelfth centuries Sarabhpurias, Panduavanshi, Somvanshi, Kalchuri and Nagvanshi rulers dominated this region. Kalchuris ruled in Chhattisgarh from 980 to 1791 A.D. With the advent of Britishers in 1854, Raipur gained prominence instead of capital Ratanpur. In 1904, Sambalpur was transferred to Orissa and estates of Sarguja were transferred from Bengal to Chhattisgarh. Areawise Chhattisgarh is the ninth largest state and population-wise it is seventeenth state of the nation.
Chhattisgarh has a rich beauty of caves, parks forests. The state also has many waterfalls. A land of opportunities famous for the minerals resources one can find here. The 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 makes Chhattisgarh one of the most promising tourist destinations of India.
Tourism in Chattisgarh has many dimensions. From Prehistoric caves, archeological sites different dynasties and rulers to thundering waterfalls, national parks, lakes and rich wildlife and cultural heritage, Chhattisgarh offers an amazing blend of historical and natural beauty. The state has immense potential to become as one of the prime tourism destinations of India. Chattisgarh tourism board has already taken many initiatives in order to promote tourism in Chattisgarh. These include development of infrastructure, tourist circuits, and rural tourism in Chhattisgarh tribal villages and the development of Rajmergarh (Amarkantak) and Mainpat as hill stations and Sirpur as a major Buddhist center. Chhattisgarh Tourism has also set up many Chattisgarh Tourism Information center with in the state, which provide information to tourists. Various Chhattisgarh travel books and Chhattisgarh tourism guide are also available at these bureaus at nominal rates. The comprehensive website of Chattisgarh Tourism is a treasure trove of information to everyone interested in discovering Chhattisgarh.
Places of Interest:
Major Chattisgarh travel destinations are Bastar, Banjari Baba, Amarkantak, Champaranya, Chitrakoot, Dudhadharimath, Kangerghati National Park, Indravati National Park, Bhoramdev, Jagdalpur, Danteswari Temple, and many more.
Reach:
By Air: The domestic airport at Raipur is linked to all major airports in the country. Indian Airlines, Kingfisher red, Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways operate regular flights to /from Chhattisgarh India.
By Rail: Raipur and Bilaspur Railway Station link to major railway station in India by many important express and super fast trains.
By Road: The excellent network of roads and the National Highways connect all the major cities and towns of Chhattisgarh to other parts of the country.
Best time to visit:
The ideal time to visit Chhattisgarh is from October to March as the climate is quite salubrious and pleasant during this part of the year.
