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Chhattisgargh
is fast emerging as an eco and ethnic tourist destination. The very mention of
Chhatisgargh, brings to mind the beautiful
land
of
Bastar
.It is the seat of colorful tribes -
Marias
and Murias, with their distinctive culture. Bastar has one of the last few tracts of virgin forest left in
Asia
. At Kondagaon and Narayanpur one cab easily discover Bastar’s finest
handicrafts made by the local people.
The
Chitrakote
Falls
in Bastar are
India
’s biggest waterfalls.It is half hour drive from Jagdapur . The Bastar Hill Mynah
can imitate the human voices better than any other birds. Bastar is definitely a
perfect place for camping trips, painting, holidays, tribal tours, adventure
escapes motoring tours& if youwish to gowild than , Indravati National Park and the wild life sanctuaries at Badalkot and Bairam
Garh are the right place for you
Kanker
Valley
Natonal
Park
retains the original intensity
of the forest that once covered this whole region, and also one can picnic in the
natural habitat of leopard, tiger, bison and the Bastat Hill Myna.
One can also visit the local Bison-Horn Maria tribe, renowned for their
spectacular ceremonial dancing.
Raipur
– a princely state of Kawardha
is famous for the Bhoramdeo temple complex.
The temple is covered with figurines of amorous couples; some engaged in acrobatic
kamasutra positions. Enroute enjoy a royal experience at the Palace Kawardha.
Some 50 kms South-east
of
Raipur
. Raji, there is 1,300-year-old
Rajiv
Lochan
Temple
draws devotees from all over the country, especially during the Rajiv Lochan
festival. The temple has a rare idol of a barefoot Lord Vishnu made of black
granite
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