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Chhattisgarh Holidays
Chhattisgarh State largely consists of plateaus streaked with high range
of Satpuras in the North, the river Mahanadi and its tributaries in the
Central Plains and the Bastar Plateau in the South. The Past (Hills) give
rises to the main river systems- Mahanadi, Hasdo, Sheonath and Indravati.

Intersected by these meandering rivers and dotted with hills and plateaus,
the state has varied natural settings of great beauty. To the north of river
Shivnath there were 18 garhs belonging to the Kalchuris and to the South
there were another 18 garhs belonging to the Kalchuris of Raipur.
Hence, the total of these 36 Garhs (Forts) formed the basis of naming this
region as Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh lies between 17 - 46' to 24 - 5' North
and 80 - 15' to 84 - 20' East. It covers an area of 1,35,133 Sq. kms. bordering
six other states - Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand in the North, Orissa in the
East, Andhra Pradesh in the South, Maharashtra in the South West and Madhya
Pradesh in the North West.
Although the newly formed state came into existence on 1st November 2000,
its cultural heritage is as ancient as Stone age. In ancient times Chhattisgarh
was known as Dakshin Koshal. Geographical evidence of the place is found
in the Ramayana and the Mahabharat. Lord Rama entered Dandkarnaya from North-East
of Koshal and spent some of his exile (forest-living) period here.
In Mahabharat's Rajsoo Yagya episode the description of Dakshin Koshal has
been found. In historical records in Samudragupta Prayag eulogy, description
of Kosal has been found. After the sixth century evidence of political insurgence
of Dakshin Koshal has been found.
From Sixth Century to mid-twelve century Sarabhpurnima, Panduvanshi, Somvanshi,
Kalchuri and Nagwanshi rulers dominated the region. The various documents,
Copper plaques, coins, and archeological goods apprise us about the cultural
heritage and political development of that time.
In contemporary history evidence of ancient people has been found in the
hills of Raigarh, Singhanpur, Kabra, Basnajhar, Boslada and Ongana mountains
at "Chitwandongri" in Rajnandgaon district. The stone equipment
made and used by ancient people have been found from the coasts of Mahanadi,
Mand, Kanhar, Manihari, and Kelo River.
Places to See
Raipur
All the important Towns of the Region like Bhilai (25 km), Durg(41 km),
Jagadalpur (297 Km), Rajnandgaon(70 km), Bilaspur (115 km) Jabalpur (369
km) and Bhopal(712 km) are connected with Raipur by Road. Visitors can also
go to Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur and Puri (Orissa) by Road for which Bus
Service is available. Raipur offers an attractive altenate Road route to
Kanha National Park and enroute the traveller may also visit Bhoramdeo too.
The route is Raipur-Kawardha- Bhoramdeo-Bodla- Chilpi- Supkhar-Muddi (178Km).
BASTAR , is the Land of Tribals & Natural Resources
.
This Divine Land is also enriched with Natural Beauty which makes it a
paradise for tourists.
The deep forest area between bushes and bamboos where one always feel the
absence of sunlight , wide and thick forests , between high mountains cool
flowing streams , sky-touching mountains , caves , high waterfalls , and
in the valleys the spread of greenary and in between this , the huts made
by bamboo sticks, the fearless life style of the tribals and their culture,
one's heart and mind would be filled with new wonders and pleasure.
Champaran (Champajhar)
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.
Fair
An annual fair is held every year in the month of Magh (January - February).
Birth Anniversary of Mahapprabhu Vallabhacharya is celebrated every year
on Eleventh bright day of Baisakh (April-May) and a large number of followers
of the Sect assemble here to pay homage.