Bastar is a district in Chattisgarh state which is still unseen or heard to many of us. Bastar is mainly known
for Tribes & natural beauty. Major tribes here are The Gonds, Muria, Bhatra
Bhatra and few more. The tribes of Bastar
region are known for their unique and distinctive tribal culture and heritage
in all over the world. One cannot believe these tribal groups are still
living in their style by following their unique culture, costume & traditions.
They wear clothes only to cover some parts of their body and rest with full of
tattoo’s. These tribal people are like disconnected to the rest of world and they
don’t even like other world to know more about their culture.
The other attractions in Bastar district are dense forests, natural
caves, mountains, magic herbs & waterfalls.
Kotumsar
Caves or Gufa is
located about 40 km away from Jagdalpur (administrative headquarters of Bastar
district) in the area of Kanger National
Park. It is longest underground cave in India with its 35 meters below ground
level and the cave is about 1370 meters long with stalactite and stalagmite
formations.. The breathtaking beauty inside on the cave wall where no sunlight
ever seems to reach attracts lots of tourists. There are several blind wells in
the cave. This cave is known to be the world’s second longest natural cave.
There are some myths about these caves like Pandavas stays here for sometime.
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| Kotumsar caves |
Chitrakot Waterfall : The Niagara waterfalls
of India or The Broadest waterfall of India The waterfalls is located in the Vindhya range & is
formed by River Indravati which is tributary of Narmada. Here River Indravati
falls from 100 feet height and widens upto 300 meters in the peak rainy season.
The shape of chirtakoot fall is like a horseshoe. During monsoon this waterfall
turns wild & violent and people can see colour changing to brown unless in
summer its white & clear. This place also an important religious place for
followers of Hari who come here for Hari Darshan. On the bank there is a small
Hindu Shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and several naturally created caves called
Parvati caves. This fall is located 40kms from the Jagdalpur. Best time to
visit this fall is during summer season but for those who want to see real wild
Chitrakot fall they can visit in the Rainy season.
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| Chitrakot falls during monsoon |
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| Chitrakot Falls |
Dalpat Sagar or Lake is one of the biggest artificial lakes located
in Jagdalpur City of Bastar district.The lake was built by Raja Dalpat Deo
Kakatiya in 16th century. Chhattisgarh Government has built an island at the
middle on Dalpat Sagar to enjoy the beauty of the dam. The island is enriched
with coconut trees, show plants, a light tower and musical fountain. You will
found an old temple at the middle of the island. You can find people enjoying
boat rides to reach the island. It covers over 350 hectare and constructed on
River Indravati. Primarily built with the purpose of Rain Harvesting.
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| Dalpat Sagar in Jagdalpur |
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| Tirathgarh Fall |
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| Bastar Palace in Jagdalpur |
