00:00 Swatches of green and untouched beauty, Chhattisgarh is one of India's best kept secrets.
00:12 Packed with rich cultural heritage and blessed by nature's bounty, it is one of the off the
00:17 beaten track tourist spots.
00:21 Popularly known as the mini Niagara of India, the Chitrakoot waterfalls in Bastar district
00:27 is the proudest waterfall in India.
00:30 Descending from a height of 100 feet, this horseshoe shaped fall originates from the
00:35 Indravati river.
00:37 The best time to visit Chitrakoot falls is during monsoons, when they are in full glory
00:43 surrounded by lush greenery.
00:47 Home to the Bar and Navapara forest villages, the Barnavapara Wildlife Sanctuary covers
00:53 an area of about 245 square km in the Mahasamund district.
00:58 Established in 1976, the sanctuary is home to a wide range of bird and wildlife species.
01:06 Also known as the Khajuraho or Chhattisgarh, the Borondev temple stands at the foot of
01:11 the Michael mountains.
01:13 The temple was built between 7th and 11th centuries by King Ramachandra of the Nag dynasty
01:20 and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
01:22 The temple is known for the spectacular view of the city and houses many religious and
01:28 erotic sculptures.
01:29 Built around 625-650 AD, the Lakshman temple in Sirpur is one of the most frequented sites
01:37 in Chhattisgarh.
01:39 Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is believed to be the first in India to be constructed
01:44 with bricks.
01:46 The intricate carvings on the exterior include portraits of Lord Vishnu, Krishna Leela symbols,
01:52 Vavishnava Dwarpal and pictures bearing resemblance to the paintings at Khajuraho.
02:00 Located inside the Kangair National Park, the Tirathgarh Falls is a perfect blend of
02:05 leisure and entertainment.
02:08 With wide streams of water cushing downwards from a height of 300 feet, it is often dubbed
02:13 as the Milky Falls.
02:14 A unique feature about these falls is the way that water splits into multiple chutes
02:20 while descending.
02:23 Constructed in the 14th century, the Danteshwari temple in Jagdalpur is believed to be one
02:28 of 52 Shakti Peeths.
02:30 The temple was built during the reign of the Chalukya dynasty and boasts a Dravidian style
02:35 of architecture.
02:37 Inside the temple, the idol of Goddess Danteshwari is chiselled out of black stone and is believed
02:43 to possess magical powers.
02:47 Located near Tirathgarh Falls, these caves are situated 35 metres below the ground level.
02:53 Stretching across 2 kilometres, they are the second largest natural caves in the world.
02:59 Filled with numerous stalactites and stalagmites, they are accessible only to a certain extent
03:04 because of the lack of oxygen inside.
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