Indravati River |
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The Indravati River is a tributary of the Godavari River, located in central India. The river rises in the Eastern Ghats in Orissa and flows westwards to join the Godavari, thus forming the boundary between Maharashtra and Chhatisgarh states at some places. Most of the River Course of Indravati is through dense forests of Bastar. The famous `Chitrakoot` falls forms on Indravati River, some 40 km from Jagdalpur in Chhatisgarh. The Indravati River is sometimes known as the "lifeline" of the Bastar District, which is known as one of the greenest districts in India. There is a famous wildlife sanctuary named Indravati National Park on its bank. |
Location info: |
Address:Chattisgarh,India. |
District: Bastar district. |
Nearest City: Jagdalpur. |
Best time to visit: October to March |
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History: |
Festivals and Fairs: Dusshera: Madai Festival: Bhagoriya Festival:
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Interesting things to do: |
Visit the Anthropological museum on the route to Chitrakoot waterfalls, also gives valuable insight into tribal history and culture. There also exists a Jagdalpur palace & museum which showcases the long history of Bastar.Also to check out are the Danteshwari & Venkateshwara temple and an interpretation centre at Kutumsar, imparts knowledge to visitors about the wild life and forests. |
Interesting things to Visit: |
Indravati National Park: The Park has derived its name from the Indravati River, flows from east to west, forming the northern boundary of the reserve with the Indian state of Maharashtra. The park has a total area of roughly 2799.08 sq km, Indravati attained the class of a National Park in 1981 and a Tiger Reserve in 1983 under the famous Project Tiger of India to become one of the most famous tiger reserves in India. Kanger Valley National Park: Bairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Bhainsa Darha: Chitrakoot Waterfalls: Tirathgarh Waterfalls: |
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How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station:Jagdalpur. |
Nearest Airport: Raipur and Vishakhapatnam. |
Road Transport: Jagdalpur , the district head quarters of Bastar district is well connected by roads to all important cities and towns of the state and near by states also. |
Nearest Visiting places: |
There are a chain of waterfalls and many other tourist places in Bastar. The MANDAWA waterfalls is located 12 km away from Tokapal of Jagdalpur Tehsil. It is also a natural place of tourism. Another waterfall in Bastar district is CHITRADHARA, which is just 19 km away from Jagdalpur and is in Potanar village of Lohandiguda block of Jagdalpur Tehsil. THAMADA GHUMAR water fall is another recently discovered waterfall which is also in Lohandiguda block. Its height is more than 100 feet and is generally formed from the water in rainy season. There are green fields on both sides of this waterfall . Kutumsar Cave: Kailash Cave: Dandak Cave: The whole area of Bastar has many smaller caves such as Kanger, Karpan and Devgiri among others. All the caves are a geologist delight as their rocks are said to be millions of years old.
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Nearest Petrol Pump: |
Jagdalpur. |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
Government rest houses and a number of good Hotels and Lodges are available in Jagdalpur. |
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Police Station: 100 |
Nearest Hospital: 1.Maharani Hospital,New Narendra Talkies Raod,Jagdalpur. 2.Vivekanand Tribal Hospital,Dharampura (Kangoli),Jagdalpur. |
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Links: http://surs-pensieve-sur.blogspot.com/2007/05/exploring-chhattisgarh-bastar.html |