Isn’t it boring spending your weekends by just sitting alone without knowing what to do? Did you ever want to spend it the most adventurous way and the most entertaining way. Then this is for you. Chhattisgarh, the state lying just about our telugu states, offers a great tourism map crisscrossed by prehistoric caves, scenic waterfalls, calm lakes, rich wildlife, national parks, and rural cultural heritage. This Indian state which is famous for its tribal tourism is a must visit for nature lovers and wildlife photographers. Jagdalpur, a 8-hour drive from Visakhapatnam by road or you can also reach there by train. The train journey offers you some good scenic views as it goes via Araku line. It reaches Jagdalpur, a popular and well-connected city in the state of Chhattisgarh by 8 in the morning.
10 AM - TIRATHGARH FALLS Jagdalpur, the city lies in the center between two waterfalls. 40km from Jagdalpur, we have Tirathgarh falls. One of the most scenic waterfalls in India, Tirathgarh Waterfalls is located in the Kanger Valley National Park. The flowing water divides into multiple falls which make a marvelous vista. The landscape around the waterfall is dotted with forests adding an aura of lush greenness to the sight. There is a small temple of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati opposite the falls attributing religious importance to the place. The Tirathgarh Falls is 300 feet in height. One can spend a good time if you are traveling in a group. By 1 pm, we can start back to Chitrakoot which is around 80kms from there. The dhabas in between offer you some delicious foods. The butter nans and butter chicken there are a must try.
3:30PM - THE INDIAN NIAGARA – CHITRAKOOT FALLS The King of waterfalls in Chhattisgarh, Chitrakoot Waterfall is formed by the Indravati River, a tributary of the Narmada River, in the Vindhya Ranges. The place is a 45km drive from Jagdalpur.It will take us around 1.5 hours to reach there by road from Tirathgarh. Different from the other waterfalls, the Chitrakoot Fall is more impressive in width than in height. The breadth varies with the gush of water. It widens up to 150 meters with the increasing water flow during monsoons, making the waterfall the widest in India. That is why the Chitrakoot Fall is called the Niagara Falls of India. The monsoon is the best time to experience the wild beauty of Chitrakoot Waterfalls. There are several adventurous sports nearby.
7:00 PM DANDAMI RESORTS Dandami Resort offers you a great stay with a scenic view of Chitrakoot. They provide tented accommodation as well. The whole night will definitely make it remember for a lifetime. Wake up early in the morning to witness the sunrise and the view of waterfalls. There is also a facility to go near waterfalls on a boat. That will be one hell of a ride to see this beauty.
There are also several other waterfalls, national parks nearby. Dantewada, one of the 52 shakti peetas are some of the other tourist attractions which one can visit. Though this area is terrorist prone, it will be adventurous as well as refreshing. The return train to Vizag will be at 10:30 in the morning.
