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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 ...

Bastar (PART 1): It's all Water over the Falls

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In this travel blog, I will be writing about my trip to the beautiful and bountiful Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. This blog is divided into three parts. ▶️ This write-up as PART 1 describes my first trip to Bastar, detailing Jagdalpur town, history and the various waterfalls found in the region. ▶️ PART 2 describes my second trip to Bastar and summarises the various tribes, tribal markets, Bison horn Maria tribe, Handicraft village and Sathdhara bridge.  ▶️ PART 3 describes the historical monuments in Barsoor, Danteshwari temple and camping at the other side of Chitrakote waterfall.  (This write-up will be updated after more visits) OVERVIEW: The Bastar district has a reputation for being one of the most eco-friendly destinations in India. It is home to lush green forests, beautiful valleys and mountains, lively rivers, natural caves, captivating waterfalls, attractive lakes and a rich as well as diverse wildlife unique tribes. The fasci...