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Bastar (PART 2): Through Uncharted Hinterlands

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Bastar is a unique destination in its own way and has a lot more to offer than stunning waterfalls. In PART 1 of my travel blog I gave a comprehensive detail about the various waterfalls that can be found in and around the region. You can read it from this link Bastar (PART 1): It's all Water over the Falls . In this write up as PART 2 of this series I will be discussing my second visit to Bastar which was a real eye opener. Here I will be writing about the tribes of Bastar and the weekly tribal markets in the region. In PART 3 you can read about the temples in Barsoor, Dantewada, Bastar and camping on the non-touristy side of Chitrakote waterfall from this link  Bastar (PART 3): Land of Architectural Wonders SHEDDING THE MISCONCEPTION: After my first visit to Bastar the previous year my soul was aching for a revisit, as I missed the real flavour of the region. While I was planning for one, my family members and friends said why I should be visiting this terrifying p

Bastar (PART 3): Land of Architectural Wonders

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The Bastar district of Chhattisgarh has so much to offer to tourists and intrepid travellers alike. Waterfalls, scenic landscapes, the various tribes, unique customs, festivals, dances and a rich history along with artistically beautiful architectural monuments. There is so much to explore all around and yet it is relatively removed from India’s conventional tourist circuit. Most people say it’s unsafe but it’s just the opposite. It is very safe to travel to this part of the state and you will be mystified once you start touring around. This is the last part in my three part series of Bastar . In this blog I will be writing about the temples of Barsoor, Danteshwari temple and my experience of camping in the non-touristy side of Chitrakote waterfall. ▶️  PART 2 of Bastar details about the Tribes of Bastar ( read from this link Bastar: Through Uncharted Hinterlands ) . ▶️  PART 1 of Bastar details the various waterfalls around Bastar   (read from this link  Bastar Waterf