Chhattisgarh
Tribal heartland of forests and waterfalls
Chhattisgarh, carved out of Madhya Pradesh in 2000, is a heavily forested plateau state in central India, home to some of the country's largest tribal populations, including the Gond and Baiga communities, alongside major mineral reserves of coal and iron ore. Nearly 44% of the state remains under forest cover, among the highest shares of any Indian state.
Chitrakote Falls on the Indravati River, often called the Niagara of India for its horseshoe shape, is the state's best-known natural landmark, widening dramatically during the monsoon. Bastar district's tribal festivals and distinctive Dhokra metal-casting craft reflect a living indigenous culture that remains central to the state's identity, even as its mineral wealth drives much of its economy.
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Chitrakote Falls
Chitrakote Falls, Bastar: a broad horseshoe waterfall on the Indravati river, often called India's Niagara.
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Bastar Region
Bastar, southern Chhattisgarh: a forested tribal region of waterfalls, caves, weekly haats, dhokra craft and a 75-day Dussehra.
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Sirpur
Sirpur, Chhattisgarh: an ancient capital on the Mahanadi with the brick Lakshmana Temple and excavated Buddhist monasteries.
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Best Time to Visit
October–March
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