Bastar is a tribal region in Chhattisgarh, blessed with an exceptional scenic beauty that beckons the lovers of nature to explore the forests, waterfalls, wildlife, ancient temples, tribal dances and music.
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2. Bastar state was a princely state in India during the British Raj
because the entire region is surrounded by high lush green
mountains, beautiful waterfalls and streams and an abundance
of natural caves. The very name spells magic, conjuring up
images of perhaps the most exotic tribes of India. Bastar is tribal
territory. This land is richly endowed with minerals and forest
resources. It has the largest strength of tribes anywhere in the
world. The Gonds (a tribe) in Bastar remain perhaps the least in
contact with the world outside.
4. The Chitrakote Falls is located on the
Indravati River. The river originates in
the kalahandi region of Odisha, in the
Vindhya Range of hills, flows
westward and then forms a fall at
Chitrakote. Because of its horseshoe
shape, it is compared with the Niagara
Falls and is given in the sobriquet ‘the
Small Niagara Falls’.
Chitrakote Falls
5. Chhattisgarh is famous for its
waterfalls. One of these
magnificent falls is the Tirathgarh
Waterfall. The fall here splits into
multiple falls, creating a stunning
vista. The falls comes under the
eco-tourism venture of the state
tourism department as it enjoins
the Kanger National Park.
Tirathgarh Falls
6. According to legend, Danteshwari
was previously called Goddess
Manikeshwari by the Nagas who
ruled from 760 to 1324 A.D. One of
the Shakti Piths of the Hindus, and
located in the Gole Bazar area, the
Temple was re-created before 1947.
Divided into four sections - the
Garbh Griha, Maha Mandap,
Mukhya Mandap and Sabha
Mandap, it houses idols brought
from Bursar.
Danteshwari Temple
7. The Kutumsar Caves in Bastar,
Chhatisgarh, are one of the most
popular tourist destinations in the
area.The Kutumsar Caves contain
stalagmite formation of the
Shivalingam, towards its end,
which attracts Lord Shiva devotees
and curious tourists alike. The
most enthralling thing about the
cave is that the hollow walls of the
cave make astonishing sounds
when struck by bare hands.
Kutumsar Caves
8. Kailash Gufa is located in the
dense jungle of Kangar Valley
National Park. The cave seems
to be out of some prehistoric era
with dark and narrow entrance.
This 100 meter long cave is
located in a hill and came into
notice in 1993. The stalactite and
stalacmite formation leaves are
the main features of this ancient
cave. It provides ample
resources for the geologist.
Kailash Caves
9. Kanger Ghati National Park (also
called Kanger Valley National Park)
was declared a national park in 1982
by the Government of India.
The Kanger Valley National Park is
noted for its highly heterogeneous
land formations ranging from low
flat and gentle areas to steep slopes,
plateaus, valleys and stream
courses.
Kanger Valley National Park