Chhattisgarh with its archaeological, monumental, and natural heritage in the form of numerous caves, ancient temples, and iconic waterfalls is a land of surprises and historical wonders. The state’s culture and festivals speak volumes of the glory of the local tribes, and boast of an inherent connection with nature that has remained untouched over the years. The landlocked state has been generously endowed with museums, dense jungles, wildlife sanctuaries, and natural escapes.
At a time when the need of the hour is physical distancing, Chhattisgarh proves to be an offbeat traveller’s first choice, boasting of unexplored locations across the state. In a bid to revive tourism in the post-COVID world, the state government is taking holistic steps to ensure sustainability and responsibility. Additionally, Chhattisgarh will soon be home to up and coming projects for both, water and adventure tourism. With various projects in line, the state is all set to become the next major tourist hub.
NATURAL ESCAPES
Boasting of a vast natural heritage, Chhattisgarh is home to the broadest waterfall in the country— Chitrakote Waterfalls. According to a popular folklore, the waterfalls has been named after herds of deer (called chitar in the Halbi dialect) that lived in the surroundings. Located approximately 275 kilometres away from the capital city, Raipur, these waterfalls are famously known as the ‘Niagara Falls of India’. Surrounded by sal forests and cliffs, the sight of a rainbow at the waterfall is every visitor’s dream come true.
This story is from the November 2020 edition of Outlook Traveller.
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