Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is located in the centre of India. Chhattisgarh offers reach Natural Beauty, Tribal Heritage and Historical Landmark. Chhattisgarh having beautiful landscape and Majestic waterfalls like Chitrakote Waterfalls which oftenly referred as "Niagara Falls of India". Tirathgarh Waterfalls is also the serene waterfall in Chhattisgarh. Indravati Crocodile Sanctuary is famous for crocodile sighting and Kangar Valley National Park is renowned for its biodiversity and limstone caves.
In Chhattisgarh ancient sites such as Bhoramdeo Temple known for its carvings reminiscent of Khajuraho and Shirpur group of monuments which shows a Confluence of Hindu, Jain and Buddhist architecture. Baster Lokotsav and Madai Festival offers good experience into the tribal tradition, dance and crafts of the region.
Recently, the Chhattisgarh government has come up with the Homestay Policy 2025-30 to back eco-cultural tourism and to empower rural people. Projects such as the Mahanadi Awakening Abhiyan to revive the river ecosystems with an improvement in the tourism infrastructure. Coupled with that is the proposal of a Film City that is being planned in Raipur which targets to revive the cultural tourism industry, besides giving the new economic drive.
Chhattisgarh is slowly and surely promoting itself as a destination that has to be visited with its combination of natural beauty and cultural complexity and developmental projects.
Here are some of the top tourist places in Chhattisgarh and how to reach them :
1. Chitrakote Waterfalls (Bastar)
Main Attractions :
It is also called the Niagara Falls of India, it is the widest waterfall in India and it is surrounded by tropical forests.
How to Reach :
By Air :
Nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport (40 km).Which is 40 km away.
By Rail :
Jagdalpur Railway Station is well-connected.Other major cities in India.
By Road :
Easily accessible from Jagdalpur by Taxi or Bus.
2. Tirathgarh Waterfalls (Bastar)
Main Attractions :
A Picturesque Waterfall within Kanger Valley National Park
How to Reach :
By Air :
Jagdalpur airport in 38 km away.
By Train :
Nearby Jagdalpur railway station is well connected to other cities.
By Road :
By road it is 8 km away from Jagdalpur.
3. Kanger Valley National Park (Bastar)
Main Attractions :
Kanger Valley National Park
Dense Forests
Kutumsarn Limestone Cave
Dandak Limestone Cave
How to Reach :
By Air :
Jagdalpur Airport is 30 km away.
By Train :
Nearby Jagdalpur railway station is well connected to other cities.
By Road :
By road it is 30 km away from Jagdalpur.
4. Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary (Mahasamund)
Main Attractions :
Leopards
Tigers
Bison
Bird Species
How to Reach :
By Air :
Nearest Raipur Airport is 100 km away.
By Train :
Mahasamund railway station is 60 km away.
By Road :
Taxis and Buses are available from Raipur or Mahasamund.
5. Sirpur (Mahasamund)
Main Attractions :
Buddhist Ruin
Jain Ruin
Hindu Ruin
Laxman Temple
Ancient Monasteries
How to Reach :
By Air :
Nearest Raipur Airport is 85 KM away.
By Train :
Nearest Raipur Railway Station is well connected to major cities in India.
By Road :
Regular Buses and Taxis are run from Raipur.
6. Bhoramdeo Temple (Kawardha)
Main Attractions :
Called the “Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh"
How to Reach :
By Air :
Raipur Airport is 130 km away.
By Train :
Raipur aur Bilaspur R neerrest railway stations.
By Road :
Taxis and Cabs are easily available from Raipur or kawardha.
7. Mainpat (Surguja)
Main Attractions :
Tibetan Settlements
Waterfalls
Adventure Activities
How to Reach :
By Air :
Raipur Airport is 360 km away.
By Train :
Nearest Ambikapur railway station is 54 km away.
By Road :
Buses and Taxis are easily available from Ambikapur by road.
8. Rajim (Raipur District)
Main Attractions :
Famous for the Rajim Kumbh Mela
How to Reach :
By Air :
Nearest Raipur Airport is 45 km away.
By Train :
Nearest Raipur Railway Station is well connected to other major cities in India.
By Road :
Taxis and Buses are easily available from Raipur.
9. Dongargarh (Rajnandgaon)
Main Attractions :
Maa Bamleshwari Temple on a Hilltop
How to Reach :
By Air :
Raipur Airport is 110 km.
By Train :
Dongargarh railway station is well connected to other City.
By Road :
Buses and Taxis are available from Raipur.
10. Danteshwari Temple (Dantewada)
Main Attractions :
One of the 52 Shakti Peethas
How to Reach :
By Air :
Jagdalpur Airport is 90 km away.
By Train :
Dantewada railway station is well connected to other cities.
By Road :
Buses and Taxis are available from Jagdalpur and Raipur.
Best Time To Visit
October to March (Winter) :
During this time, the weather is plesent and cool which is ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Temperature is ranges between 10°C to 25°C .
This is ideal time to visit Waterfalls, Wildlife sanctuaries, caves and Tribal Villages.
During this season many festivals like Bastr Dussehra, Madai Festival and other tribal events are celebrated which offers a glimpse into local culture.
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