Dantewada Tourism, Chhattisgarh India

Dantewada is one of the most beautiful and picturesque districts of Chhattisgarh, located in the famous and enchanting Bastar region. Also one of the famous ancient towns of India, Dantewada had been the capital city of a glorious Kingdom in its golden past. It was known as Tarlapal and Dantawali in pre-historical days, mention of which can be found on the stone carvings found in the district.

Dantewada is blessed with exceptionally beautiful natural landscapes comprising of scenic hills and valleys, lush green sal and teak forests and young and lively rivers. Indravati, Godavari, Shabhari, Shankhini and Dankiny rivers flow all through the length and breathe of Dantewada. All these rivers with many enchanting waterfalls provide a unique charm to Dantewada, making it one of the loveliest destinations in Chhattisgarh. Apart from its scenic beauty, Dantewada also has a number of beautiful temples and important historical sites, worth visiting on your tours to Chhattisgarh.

The major tourist attractions of Dantewada include the famous Danteshwari Temple, Bhairon Baba Temple, the historic sites of Barsoor and Bhadrakali, Bailadila Iron ore Project Township and hilltop habitations of Aakash Nagar and Kailash Nagar. The annual Dusshera Festival celebrated by all the major tribes of the region at the Danteshwari Temple attract thousands of visitors every year.

Dantewada's forests are home to several species of wildlife, including 2 that are native to the area - the Pahadi Maina and the Wild Buffalo. The area is inhabited by several tribal groups, including Maria, Muria, Dhurwa, Halba, Bhatra, and Gonds. They are renowned for their artistic excellence and produce outstanding terracotta, bell metal and bamboo-craft artisans.

Dantewada is extremely mineral rich. Bailadila has one of the largest deposits of Iron Ore in the world. Uranium, corundum, granite, graphite, limestone and marble are also found here.

Dantewada shares borders with three states - Maharashtra to the west, Orissa to the East and Andhra Pradesh to the south - each with a very different culture. As such, Dantewada's culture is a rare and unique blend of all of these, with its own tribal traditions.