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Durg Excursions | Excursions of Durg Chhattisgarh

Located in the southwestern part of the Chhattisgarh plain and surrounded by enchanting hilly tracts in the south, southwest and northwest, Durg district is one of the most important tourist destinations in Chhattisgarh.

Durg is famous for its rich cultural heritage and its traditional folk dances, Raut Nacha and Pandwani, are enjoyed in all over central India. Apart from a rich cultural heritage, Durg also has many beautiful tourist attractions in the form of Temples, Gardens, Fountains, Zoo and more.

The famous Bhilai Iron & Steel Plant is a major tourist attraction of Durg. Maitri Bagh (Friendship Garden) is another major attraction in Durg district. Jointly developed by India and Russia, the Garden has a Zoo, enchanting Fountains, a Lake and Toy Train.

The Zoo has an exciting variety of animals and birds including 4 White Tigers and Lions. Other not to be missed tourist attractions of Durg include the famous Jain Shrine of Parshwanath Tirth at Nagpura and the Ganga Maiya Temple at Jhalmala.

The Durg district is a populous district of Chhattisgarh. It occupies the southwestern part of the Chhattisgarh plain and possesses belts of hilly country in the south, southwest and northwest, bestowed with mineral resources and forests.

Nicknamed as the Temple of Modern India, by the first Prime Minister of free India, Jawaharlal Nehru, the Bhilai steel plant is one of the first and also the largest steel plants of India. It was conceived just after independence as the first step towards the industrialization of India.

The dream that the great nation builders nurtured came into being in 1959 and the plant was dedicated to the Nation. The self-reliance dream was fulfilled with the help of the agreement and collaboration with the Soviet Russia.

Today it is one of the largest steel producing plants of India. It has slowly but steadily grown and also has modernized itself. The Bhilai Steel Plant has expanded its production capacity in two phases. First to 2.5 MT phase which was completed on September 1, 1967 and then on to the 4 MT phase which was completed in the year 1988.

To maintain the eco-friendliness Bhilai Steel Plant have installed Electrostatic Precipitators and other Gas cleaning equipment to reduce the harmful effect of fumes in the atmosphere. Apart from the technological endeavours, Bhilai collective have also gone in for massive a forestation in and around the township.

The only Zoo in the area, Maitry Bag is one of the most favourite hangouts of the people of Durg. It has the rare white tigers and Lions and various other animals that allure the old and young alike. Another thing that beckons the visitors here is the musical fountain.

Other places of Interest in the area are the temples. One is the Ganga Maiya temple in he outskirts f the city and the other is the Jain temple which ever since its installation has become one of the most important sites of Jain pilgrimage, known as the Uwasaggaharam Parshwa Teerth in Nagpura.

Places to Stay

The Maitri Bagh- Zoo and a park established by the Bhilai Steel Plant. The colorful musical fountain & the accompanying show are quite famous.

Shopping- Indira Place, Akash Ganga

Chaupati at CIVIC CENTER near sector - 6

Deobalod- It is situated about 3 km from Bhilai and is famous for Oldest Shiv Mandir.

Tandula- It is 60 km away from the district of Durg. It is famous for Dam on the river Tandula. It is an exciting picnic spot. One can stay here in the rest house of irrigation department.

Dhamdha- It is situated on the Durg-Bemetara road 35 km from the district of Durg. It is famous for Prachin Kila (Oldest Palace) & Mandir. Lodge and hotel facility are there for the staying of tourist.

Balod- It is situated at 58 km.from the district of Durg. It is famous for Prachin Kila (Oldest Palace), Mandir (Temples) & Sati Chabutra.

Siyadevi- It is around 20 km. (80 K.m from Durg city) from balod (Must See Place). This place is famous for Sita Maiya's temple, situated in the heart of greenery of natural jungle. You can find a natural and very beautiful waterfall between (July- Feb).

Nagpura- It is situated at 2 km. from the district of Durg. It is famous for Jain Temples & Pasharwanath Tirth.

Kharkhara- It is 95 km. away from the district of Durg by road. It is famous for Dam on the river Kharkhara. The total length of the dam is 1128 m.

Hajra Falls- It is 100 km from Bhilai, crossing Dongargarh near Darekasa Railway station in Howrah Mumbai rail route. Situated amongst dense forests, hills and tunnels, this spectacular 150 feet (46 m) high falls is a visual delight for tourists. Place to stay : The Forest bungalow.

Barnawapara- Century famous for Wild Buffalo, Leopard, Common Langur, Cheetal deer etc.

Dhamdha - Prachin Kila or oldest Palace and Mandir are the tourist highlights of this place.

Balod - located around 58 km. from the district of Durg, Balod houses Prachin Kila or oldest Palace, Mandir and Sati Chabutra.

Nagpura - it is a site to visit exquisite Jain Temples and Pasharwanath Tirth.

Kharkhara - its major attraction is a Dam which is 1128 meters long and is located on the Kharkhara River.

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