CHITRAKOTE WATERFALLS
It is a waterfall situated in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. The beauty of the waterfall can be seen throughout the year, particularly during the monsoons. The view would mesmerize you to the core at the time of sunrise, when the sky will start exploding the colors. The enchanting sound of water falling from 29M height and bird chirping would take you to the trip of deep thoughts. The environment around would calm all the rush inside you and take you to the state of peace. "YES IT IS THE NIAGARA OF INDIA" and it would make you fall in love with its beauty so if you have no plans for the weekend and you are in chhattisgarh do visit this waterfall.
HOW TO REACH?
The Chitrakote waterfall is at a distance of 275 Km (approx) from Raipur and 410 Km (approx) from Bilaspur. You can either rent a taxi or can have a drive, in either of the case you will witness beautiful roads in the journey.
Cost & Time From Raipur - The taxi would cost you ₹5000-6000 (approx), drive would cost you ₹2000-3000 (approx) and journey time would be 7 hours (approx)
Cost & Time From Bilaspur - The taxi would cost you ₹7000-8000 (approx), drive would cost you ₹3000-4000 (approx) and journey time would be 8-9 hours (approx)
STAY AROUND CHITRAKOTE
Dandami Luxury Resort is roughly 40 km from Interstate Bus Stand and 1 km from Chitrakoot Falls. The property in Jagdalpur is a value for money accommodation offering a decent stay to its patrons.There are in 16 double bed cottages and 13 tents that are equipped with essential requisites. Available conveniences include chair, side table, separate seating area, air-conditioner, television set, bed and ceiling fan.Apart from good accommodation in Jagdalpur, the property is inclusive of a restaurant that serves a selection of delicacies to its patrons. Other facilities include dining hall, lawn, and garden. Furthermore, there is a guide available who offers assistance during sightseeing. Guests are offered laundry during their stay. The property is at a distance of 61 km from Tirathgarh Waterfall.
THINGS TO DO IN CHITRAKOTE
1. Boating - Do you ever wanted to experience a moment where you are disconnected from the world and have a spree or a recreation, then boating in Chitrakote is must do thing for you, it will let you witness Chitrakote's beauty quite closely. The cost of boating would be ₹30 to ₹50 per person.
2. Tirathgarh - It is at the strech of 57-60 km (approx) from Chitrakote, another waterfall to amaze you with its beauty, the environment around could force you to dive deep into calmness so it is must recommend place to visit if you visit Chitrakote.
BEST TIME
The best time to visit Chitrakote is post monsoon in the month of September- October as the flow of water would be at its peak and the weather would be breezy.
