{"id":8271,"date":"2019-10-02T21:03:43","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T21:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.traveldiaryparnashree.com\/?p=8271"},"modified":"2020-05-27T21:02:46","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T21:02:46","slug":"why-bastar-in-chhattisgarh-should-be-on-every-travellers-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.traveldiaryparnashree.com\/2019\/10\/why-bastar-in-chhattisgarh-should-be-on-every-travellers-bucket-list.html","title":{"rendered":"Why Bastar in Chhattisgarh Should Be On Every Traveller\u2019s Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"

Often overlooked by travelers, Chhattisgarh has been a treasure trove, yet to be explored and discovered. This jewel in the heart of India promises compelling experiences once you decide to wade around the land of mysteries. Chhattisgarh is a gold mine of fascinating tribal culture in India. It thrives on the cultural magnitudes and the myriads of age-old traditions and rituals that are yet to be told. Whether it is the exclusive handicrafts, wild rivers, quaint villages, ancestral temples, rich tribal cultures, ancient monuments, historical cities, unique festivals, the saga of the Royal Palace, the wilderness of the natural parks, or forgotten tales of dense forest in Bastar, Chhattisgarh<\/a> is a land full of surprises and many possibilities.<\/strong> It is a potpourri of countless attractions. Seeing everything with your own naked eyes will be endlessly rewarding.<\/p>\n

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Chitrakote Waterfalls. Photo Courtesy: Chhattisgarh tourism<\/p><\/div>\n

I had visited Chhattisgarh in the year 2015 on the invitation from Chhattisgarh Tourism Board. Completely unaware of the social fabric and mosaic of cultural background of this amazing state, I was overwhelmed by everything I saw and experienced there. More than anything, the tribal culture of Bastar just made me fascinated. Infamous for the Naxalite activities, Bastar is more than that. The other side of Bastar is the treasure of the myriad of wonders.<\/p>\n

Bastar is a well kept secret<\/a> of Chhattisgarh<\/strong>. Bastar flaunts dense forests, Kanger valley national park, hidden caves, gushing waterfalls, unique festivals, exquisite handicrafts and incredibly simple tribal people with their rich cultural heritage. Home to almost 40 tribal communities, Bastar is popularly known for Bison Horn Maria, Abhuj Maria, Muria, Bhatra, Dhurva, Halba, Dorla, and Gond tribal communities. The Bastar region starts from the Kanker district, though the tribal settlement starts beyond Keshkal valley which leads to Kondagaon and Narayanpur.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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