A weekend is the only time, we make for ourselves. And letting it go to waste is a complete no, no! When it comes to spending a weekend traveling (for travel lovers) Raipurians are left with only a few options or just with no options, Chhattisgarh is packed with immense natural beauty and this list will help you explore it.
1. Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary.
LOCATION: This sanctuary is a perfect getaway to experience the wildlife in the lap of nature and not at the zoo, situated at the Mahasamund District about 100kms away from Raipur.
TIME: Best time to visit this place is during rainy season June – August as the forest is filled with lush greenery.
STAY: Some good places to stay are Mohda Eco Resort, Muba’s Machaan and Hareli Eco Resort. I would suggest you pre-book your stay to avoid any hassles.
2. Gangrel Dam
LOCATION: This place is good to enjoy water sports like motorboats, jet ski. It is a perfect stay with the view of Lake, situated near Dhamtari about 80kms away from Raipur.
TIME: This place is open throughout the year. However, take care that if you want to enjoy a peaceful trip then avoid occasional days like New Year and other national holidays, to avoid crowd and rush.
STAY: Baridha Lake View Cottage and Machaan Log Huts are some of the good places to stay to experience this place at it’s fullest. They have options to stay at a cottage, hut, tent, and room with a lake view.
3. Chitrakote waterfalls.
LOCATION: This place is situated near Bastar about 280kms away from Raipur with immense beauty of nature. It is the largest waterfall in India aka “Niagra falls of India" and is a must-visit place to experience the true culture of Chhattisgarh.
TIME: The best time to visit this place is from October to February. However, if you want to enjoy the wilderness of the falls best time would be from July- September during the rainy season.
STAY: This place offers a wide variety of options to stay. Dandami Luxury Resort is the best place to stay as it offers the view of the waterfall.
4. Ghatarani falls.
LOCATION: This is a religious place packed with the beauty of nature, it is just 85kms away from Raipur. It offers lush greenery, small trek along the lap of nature, swim in nature.
TIME: Avoid visiting this place during rainy season as water flow is high and the path is slippery.
5. Mainpat
LOCATION: This place is 365Kms away from Raipur, situated at Surguja District. It is the hill station of Chhattisgarh aka “Shimla of Chhattisgarh”. It offers Tibetan settlement, Buddhist monasteries and many other natural spots. This place is also famous for its tricky gravity where water flows in an upward direction.
TIME: This place is open throughout the year as the weather is comfortable.
STAY: Shaila Tourist Resort is the closest and only place where one can stay, staying at the nearby city Ambikapur is another option.
These are some of the places where one can enjoy their weekends along with their family and friends. Whether you are a nature lover or just love adventure Chhattisgarh has it all. I hope this list helps you to explore and enjoy your weekend.
TIPS:
- Always pre-book your stay.
- Plan a road trip to enjoy the terrains.
- Get a good company and have fun.
Websites:
These are some of the websites from where you can book your stay.