Places to visit in Chhattisgarh: tourist attractions
When to go: October to February; July to October for the Chitrakote and Tirathgarh waterfalls at their fullest.
Getting there: Airports at Raipur, Bilaspur and Jagdalpur; main railway stations at Raipur and Bilaspur on the Mumbai-Howrah line.
Chhattisgarh Tourist Attractions
Bastar
This near-perfect tribal land embodies a wild invitation into unexplored forests with waterfalls and wild animals, age-old temples, tribal dance and music. It is one of the most important eco-tourism destinations of the country.
Seorinarayan
The place is associated with legends in the Ramayana. The 10th/11th century temple is considered to be very sacred.
Champaran
The village is identified with Champaranya, the birth place of the
Saint Vallabhacharya, the reformer and founder of the Vallabh Sect
for whom this place has religious sanctity. A temple was constructed
in honour of Guru Swamy Vallabhacharya. Near to this Temple, there
is the temple of Champakeshwara Mahadeva.
Apart from these the state boasts of
3 National Parks and 11 Wildlife
Sanctuaries with a multitude of wildlife.
Plan your visit
The best time to visit each place, where to book on official sites, and more about it on this site. For hotels and tours across Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh Tourism.
| Place | Best time to visit | Book (official sites) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chitrakote and Tirathgarh falls (Bastar) | July to October, when the falls are full; October to February for comfortable travel | – | Chhattisgarh Adventure, About Bastar |
| Kanger Valley National Park | November to June (closed in the monsoon) | – | Chhattisgarh Wildlife |
| Bastar Dussehra (Jagdalpur) | September or October, during the 75-day festival | – | Chhattisgarh Festivals, Chhattisgarh Culture |
| Sirpur | October to March | ASI monument tickets | – |
| Raipur | October to March | – | About Raipur |
Seasons, opening days and booking rules change; check the official site before you travel. Every booking link goes to a government or official site.