Chhattisgarh, the 26th state of the Indian Union, is located in the heart of India. The newly formed Indian state of Chhattisgarh is endowed with a unique and rich cultural heritage and the region is full of lush green virgin forests, scenic hills and plateaus intersected by meandering rivers, ancient caves and temples and the last but not least for its rich tribal population. With so much of varieties and choices, Tours to Chhattisgarh promise to be a unique and fascinating experience for its visitors. With an area of approximately 1,35,133 km, Chhattisgarh is also one of the few landlocked states of India.

Chhattisgarh offers excellent accommodation options to its visitors. Chhattisgarh has standard, budget and discount hotels and lodges offering high standard of hospitality services. Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, has some of the finest hotels in the region. Also, some of the beautiful palaces of the erstwhile maharajas (kings) of the region are also available for accommodation and promise royal facilities and services to guests at a nominal price. We are providing a short description of five best hotels and palaces in Chhattisgarh for your quick reference.

The green Indian state of Chhattisgarh boasts a total of 3 National Parks and 11 Wildlife Sanctuaries known for their exceptional natural beauty and the unique and diverse flora and fauna. Though the Indravati National Park is the most famous and important wildlife sanctuary of the state, Chhattisgarh also has several virgin and unexplored wildlife sanctuaries in protected areas such as Kanger Ghati National Park, Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary and the Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Other National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Chhattisgarh are Sanjay National Park and Badalkhol, Bhairamgarh, Pamed, Semarsot, Tamor Pingla and Gomarda wildlife sanctuaries.

Bastar, the land of tribes and natural resources, is the largest tribal district of the newly formed Indian state of Chhattisgarh. About 70% of the total population of Bastar comprises of tribals, which is 26.76% of the total tribal population of Chhattisgarh. The major tribes of the Bastar region are the Gond, Abhuj Maria, Bhatra, Halbaa, Dhurvaa, Muria and BisonHorn Maria. The Gonds of Bastar are one of the most famous tribes in India, known for their unique Ghotul system of marriages. Gonds are also the largest tribal group of central India in terms of population.

Chhattisgarh offers an exciting range of tourist attractions to its visitors. Famous for its exceptional scenic beauty, it has some of the most exotic waterfalls, lush green valleys, verdant forests and a rich and diverse wildlife. Apart from natural beauty, Chhattisgarh is also popular for its beautiful palaces, exquisitely carved temples, Buddhist sites, ancient caves and paintings, and the last but not least for a rich and unique tribal population. With about 44% of its total area under forests, Chhattisgarh is one of the richest bio-diversity regions in the country with a great potential for the development of eco-tourism in the region. Chhattisgarh also offers exciting shopping experiences to its visitors.