CHHATTISGARH

ABOUT CHHATTISGARH:

• Charming Chhattisgarh, the beautiful land locked island of tranquillity.
• Predominantly inhabited by peace loving tribes and major ethnic and eco-destination of the country.
• A land ‘full of surprises’, is endowed with rich forest reserve and mineral wealth.
• Baster, the ‘jewel of Chhattisgarh’ boasts of dense forest, beautiful water falls, wildlife and diversified tribal culture.
• Various dynasties like Maurya, Satvahana, Vakatak, Guptavansh, Kalchuri’s (Haihayvanshi) have been associated to the region.
• The rhythmic folk music, dances and dances and dramas are a treat to watch and also provide an insight into the culture of the State.
• Most famous dance-drama of the State is Pandwani, which is a musical narration of the great Hindu epic Mahabharata.
• Raut Nacha (folk dance of cowherds), the Panthi and Soowa are some of the other famous dance styles of the region.
• Enchanting land teeming with virgin natural beauty and magnificent monuments can also become a leading tourist destination of the country.
• Unique tribal culture along with intricately carved shrines, caves, majestic forts, palaces.
• All the splendid scenic beauty will certainly leave an indelible mark on the memories of a traveller to this “land of plenty”.

INFORMATION:

• Capital: Raipur
• Area: 1,36,034 sq. kms.
• Population: 2,55,45,198 (2011)
• Languages: Hindi
• Best Season: October to March
• Famous For: Tribal Culture, Scenic Beauty, Waterfalls.
• Climate (Temperature):
  • Winter (January and February): 10⁰ C to 25⁰ C
  • Pre Monsoon (March, April and May): 16⁰ C to 40⁰ C
  • Monsoon (June, July, August and September): 21⁰ C to 28⁰ C
  • Post Monsoon (October, November and December): 10⁰ C to 28⁰ C