Nestled in the heart of India, Chhattisgarh is a state with a rich tapestry of history, natural beauty, and vibrant culture. With its verdant forests, ancient archaeological sites, tribal communities, and enchanting landscapes, Chhattisgarh offers a unique and offbeat travel experience for explorers seeking something beyond the ordinary.
The state is blessed with abundant natural beauty, with lush green forests, meandering rivers, and picturesque waterfalls. The dense forests of Chhattisgarh are home to a remarkable variety of flora and fauna, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. Chhattisgarh promises an unforgettable journey filled with enriching experiences and untold stories waiting to be discovered.
Pick-up from Bilaspur Airport/Railway Station and proceed to Korba via Ratanpur MAA MAHAMAYA DEVI TEMPLE, KHUTAGHAT DAM.
MAHA MAYA TEMPLE IN RATANPUR: It is one of the 52 Shakthi Peeths, in India. The temple is dedicated to the deities Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswathi. The temple was built by the Kalachuri King Ratnadev in the 12-13th century. The King Ratnadev was the founder of the Haihaiyavansi Kingdom. The architecture is of the Niagara art, facing north with a big water tank. There is a Shiva and Hanuman temple on the premises. There is a temple dedicated to Kantideval, the oldest temple, built in 1039 said to be constructed by an ascetic known as Santhosh Gin. The temple is guarded by Kalabhairava residing in another temple on the approach road. There are ruins of an 11th century Kadaeideol Shiva temple on a hill top near a fort. Overnight stay at Korba
After breakfast you will go for sightseeing at MINI MATA HASDEO BANGO DAM, KENDAI WATERFALL, BUKA ISLAND, TINTINI PATHAR, and drive towards Mainpat.
MAINPAT is an underrated hill station with green pastures, deep valleys, breathtaking waterfalls, dense forests and untouched rivulets. Mainpat is often called as Shimla of Chhattisgarh and Mini Tibet owing to its huge Tibetan population and influence over the area.
Overnight stay at Mainpat
After breakfast you will visit to TIBETAN TEMPLE, JAL-JALI, TIGER POINT, MACHHALI POINT, RAMGARH sightseeing. Overnight stay at Mainpat
After breakfast you will visit Ambikapur Hill Station where you can visit TATTAPANI, RAMGARH AND SITA BENGRA, JOGIMARA CAVES AND KALI MANI MANDIR.
A place of forests and hills, Ambikapur is an ancient city that dates back to the mythological epics of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Archaeological remains from past eras dot Ambikapur, even as ancient temples and Buddhist Stupas attract many religious devotees to their thresholds through the year.
Overnight stay at Ambikapur
After breakfast you will proceed for Chirmiri which is one of the best hill stations in Chhattisgarh. There are several temples and other notable places that are famous among tourists. After reach Chirmiri you will go for local sightseeing i.e. THE LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE, KALIBADI, BAIGAPARA, GUFA MANDIR then back to hotel.
THE LORD JAGANNATH TEMPLE: This temple was built by the workers from Puri and is the replica of the Puri Jagannath Temple. The temple complex is big with several small temples within; they are all made out of white marble and have a unique shine to them.
KALIBADI: Situated at a height on a hill top is a quaint temple called Kalibadi Temple. Just a kilometer away from the train station, this temple is easy to get to. The main attraction here is the shrine of Goddess Kali who is another form of Maa Durga. A lot of people worship this god and are ardent devotees. Tourists coming from different cities in the country enjoy going to this temple, especially during festivals. This temple is well decorated and lit up during festivals like Diwali and Navratri.
BAIGAPARA: Baigapara is a small village with a lot of green meadows and tall trees. The temple is a sakthi peeth dedicated to Goddess Kali. Overnight stay at Chirmiri
After breakfast you will visit for more sightseeing of Chirmiri i.e. AMRIT DHARA WATERFALLS and GAURGHAT WATERFALL, HASDEO RIVER. There is a famous SHIVA TEMPLE in Sidh Baba mount, near the water falls. The Maharajah Ramanuj Pratap Singh Judeo who ruled during the period started a fair in 1936 near the temple and is still being carried on there. Apart from being a famous waterfall, the place is used for picnics by the locals. Overnight stay at Chirmiri
After breakfast you will proceed for Achanakmar which is a lesser known wildlife getaway at foothills of Amarkantak bordering Madhya Pradesh. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary is other end of Kanha-Achanakmar Tiger Corridor. The sanctuary is home Tigers, leopards, gaur, chital, striped hyena, jackals, the sloth bear, dhole, sambar, nilgai, four-homed antelope, chinkara, blackbuck, muntjak, Antilope cervicapra, Indian muntjac, and wild boar. Evening Safari in Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary; Overnight stay at Achanakmar
After breakfast you will proceed for Bilaspur Airport /Railway Station and depart for onward Journey.
