Places to visit in Chhattisgarh

Forests, waterfalls and tribal Bastar.

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Places to see

Bastar

India’s widest waterfall on the Indravati river, at its fullest after the monsoon.

Best time: Jul–Dec

Kabirdham

Eleventh-century carved temple often called the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Bastar

Forests, limestone caves and the Tirathgarh waterfall in Bastar.

Best time: Nov–Jun

Mahasamund

Brick Laxman Temple and excavated Buddhist monasteries by the Mahanadi.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Wildlife

Baloda Bazar

Teak and sal forest with leopards, gaur and birdlife.

Best time: Nov–Jun

Chila, Faraa, Dehrori.

Dhokra metal craft, Kosa silk.

Timings, permits and prices change. Check official sources before you travel.