ULTRA MATRIMONY : Chhattisgarh : Honeymoon Destination

One of the newest states in Indian Union, Chhattisgarh with 44% covered with forest has lot of unexplored places. With dozens of scenic beauty and historical places waiting for world-class infrastructure to take shape, honeymooners with budget can enjoy at affordable rates.

So, what all you can visit while in Chhattisgarh. In, Bastar which is heart of tribal belt, endowed with thick forest, hills, streams, waterfalls etc. Adjoining areas of Dantewada and Kanker are equally rich with natural attractions.

Chitrakoot waterfalls, is one of the main attractions of the region. It falls from 96ft from Indravati River. It is called as Niagara Falls of India.

Chitrakoot Waterfalls

Kutumsar Caves situated in Kanger Valley region is one of the longest caves in world. Along with Kailash Cave, these two caves are believed to be about 3300 million years old.

The beauty of Kurschel Valley has not been explored by many and honeymoon at this site would be ideal if one is looking for isolation and solitude. Places like Barsur, famous for temple of Goddess Dantesvari and Sirpur, 6^th century Buddhist center are historical places. Rajim, situated around 45 kms from State capital Raipur, is known as ‘Prayag’ of Chhattisgarh.

Jagdalpur is important town in south Chhattisgarh and being centrally located in Bastar region, honeymooner can make it as a central point.

Duration: 6 days/7nights

Destinations: Raipur-Amarkantak-Bhoramdeo-Barnawapara-Sirpur-Jagdalpur-Kanger Valley National Park.

Day1: Raipur-Amarkantak
Around 5 hrs journey from Raipur. Amarkantak is famous for its natural beauty. Achanakmar Biosphere reserve is worth watching. Amarkantak is also the place of source of River Narmada.

Day2. Amarkantak
Excursion tour in Amakantak Hill Station. Places like Dughdhara-Pakildhara falls,temples around narmada,Kabir Chabutra can be visited.

Shiv Temple of Bhoramdeo

Day3. Bhoramdeo
Around 4hrs of journey from Amarkantak, Bhoramdeo is known as Khujraho of Chhattisgarh. Shiv temple, built in 11^th century is major tourist attraction. Adjoining it are lakes and forests.

Day4. Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary
Sanctuary is very old and has some of the beautiful resort to stay. People can avail one of the guest houses of Government also. Wild Bison,Tiger, Panther, Bara-singha are major animals found in this area.

Group of Indian Bison in Barnawapara

Day5. Jagdalpur

Around 5 hr journey to Jagdalpur. En-route visit Sirpur, an archaeological Buddhist site, which was once cluster of small villages. Chitrakoot waterfalls can also be visited after arrival in Jagdalpur

Teetragarh Waterfalls

Day6. Kanger Valley National Park

48 kms from Jagdalpur, Kanger valley is full of various species of flora and fauna. En-route visit Bastar Hills, which is hub of Bastar Hill Myna (State bird of Chhattisgarh). Enjoy Teetragarh falls at Kanger Valley. Visit Jagdalpur again to buy Bastar artefacts, which are famous for the material and carving. It can be kept as souvenir from the land of Chhattisgarh.