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Site Name:   Bhoramdeo Site Type:  Heritage site; Ancient Hindu temple Location:   Chhattisgarh state, India Highlights:   Called as Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh Nearest Railway Station:   Raipur, 118 kms from Bhoramdeo Nearest Airport:  Raipur How to reach:  Well connected by road from Raipur Hotel:  A lot of options in Raipur Restaurants:  Very limited options; better to go to Raipur Bhoramdeo is an ancient site located near Kawardha town at a distance of around 118 kms from Raipur city in Chhattisgarh state of Central India. The site is famous due to its architecturally beautiful Bhoramdeo temple which resembles the famous Khajuraho temples. Let us explore this site in detail in this article. Bhoramdeo Temple: Bhoramdeo Temple is obviously the main temple of the town which bears the name Bhoramdeo. This temple is small but artistically beautiful. It was built by the Nag dynasty kings in the 11th century CE. The locatio...

Site Name:   Ratanpur Site Type:  Hindu religious town Location:   25 kms from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh state, India Highlights:   Old temples and fort Nearest Railway Station:   Bilaspur Nearest Airport:  Raipur How to reach:  Well connected by road from Bilaspur Hotel: Few options in Bilaspur Restaurants:  Very limited options in Bilaspur Ratanpur is a small town located near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh state of India. It is a Hindu religious site. It was founded by Ratanraj, the grandson of Kalingaraj in the 11th century CE. It continued to be the capital city for various kingdoms till 18th century CE. Let us explore the important tourist sites in this little known town. Legend: As per the legend, Kapardidev, the husband of Ravana's sister Surpanakha ruled Ratanpur. He kidnapped Parvati and killed by Lord Shiva. Surpanakha wept so much that her tears formed a pond called Kajal Talab. It is believed that Ratanpur was the birt...

Site Name:   Sirpur Site Type:  Heritage site; Buddhist site Location:   Chhattisgarh state, India Highlights:   7th century brick temple of Lakshman Nearest Railway Station:   Raipur, 78 kms from Sirpur Nearest Airport:  Raipur How to reach:  Well connected by road from Raipur Hotel:  A lot of options in Raipur Restaurants:  Very limited options; better to go to Raipur Sirpur is a historical town located at a distance of about 78 kms from Raipur city in Chhattisgarh state of India. It is located on the banks of the river Mahanadi. The city was once the capital of Somvanshi kings of Dakshin Kosala. The town which was also visited by Hieun Tsang was an important Buddisht centre once. It is believed that the town was buried under debris due to a earthquake in the 12th century CE. The town has so many noteable heritage sites including the 7th century brick temple of Lakshman. Let us explore the important sites of Sirpur in thi...

Site Name:   Bamleshwari Mata Temple Site Type:  Temple Location:   Dongargarh, 110 kms from Raipur, Chhattisgarh state, India Highlights:   An important temple of Mother Goddess in Chhattisgarh state Nearest Railway Station:   Dongargarh Nearest Airport:  Raipur How to reach:  Well connected by road and rail from Raipur; public transport is not dependable Hotel:  Go to Raipur or Durg for stay Restaurants:  No good restaurants; go to Raipur or Durg for the same Dongargarh is a small town located near Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh state of India. The nearest city for Dongargarh is Durg. Dongargarh has the famous temple of Bamleshwari. Let us explore this site in this article. There are two temples dedicated to Maa Bamleshwari in this town. There is a hilltop temple at an altitue of about 1600 feet. It is the most famous temple and called as Badi Bamleshwari. It can be reached either by flight of 1100 steps...

Site Name:   Rajim Site Type:  Temples Location:   45 kms from Raipur, Chhattisgarh state, India Highlights:   An unexplored historical city Nearest Railway Station:   Raipur Nearest Airport:  Raipur How to reach:  Well connected by road from Raipur; public transport is not dependable Hotel:  Go to Raipur for stay Restaurants:  No good restaurants; go to Raipur for the same Rajim is a beautiful town located on the banks of the river Mahanai. This historical town is located at a distance of around 45 kms from Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh state. The site has beautiful temples with rich heritage and extraordinary sculptures. Let us explore this site in this article. Rajim is unexplored by the people outside Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh states. However, for the villages and towns around Raipur, Rajim is a well known place due to religious reasons. Wherever three rivers confluence in India, the place ...

Site Name:   Raipur Site Type:  City Location:   Raipur, Chhattisgarh state, India Highlights:   An unexplored historical city Nearest Railway Station:   Raipur Nearest Airport:  Raipur How to reach:  Well connected by road and train; few flights to Raipur Hotel:  A lot of options across the city Restaurants:  Many options across the city Raipur is the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh in India. This historical city has a lot of ancient sites and natural treasures but remains unexplored. The region which was once a part of southern Kosal was under various empires such as Mauryas, Haihaya dynasty kings, Satawahana kings, Sarabhpuri kings, Nala kings, Somavanshi kings and Kalchuri kings. It is believed that the King Ramachandra of Kalchuri dynasty established the city of Raipur. As per another version, his sone Brahmdeo Rai established this city and it was named after him as 'Rai Pur'.  Let us explore some im...