Bastar Palace, Bastar, Chhattisgarh India

The Bastar Palace is one of the main attractions of the Chhattisgarh Heritage tour.The Bastar Palace in Bastar is an extensive and impressive fort that glitters in the sun.It was built at the time of the shifting of the capital to Jagdaplur from Barsur where it was situated earlier.The main attraction here is the exquisite carvings and engravings that one can find on the walls and ceiling of the palace. The government has built a monument inside the palace vicinity, wherein tourists can enjoy seeing various artifacts and the portraits of the bygone kings. The beautiful gardens that encircle the palace are a sight to behold. There is Danteswari Temple beside the temple aound in half km Distance. The best time to visit the palace is during Dussehra (October) when the whole palace is adorned with lightings and a 75 day long tribal festival is celebrated.

Recently, the palace is converted into medical college, though the royal family resides here on the part of the palace. The numbering of the Bastar Palace is given by its district name. This palace gives a wonderful look to visitors that any one would not be able to forget in their lifetime. Additionally, it’s a fort that glitters in the sunlight.

In the close proximity of the Bastar Palace there is ‘Hast Bazaar’ this is bazaar which is worth visiting. The other exciting tourist palaces near are Danteshwari Temple, Shilpigram and Anthropological Museum.