Chhattisgarh Kawardha

The newly formed state of Chhattisgarh is an interesting tourist destination considering the blend of tribal tourism, history, nature and wildlife that it offers. The bulk of tourist attractions in Chhattisgarh however lie virtually unexplored. The virgin forests, dotted with picturesque waterfalls, scenic plateaus and winding rivers offer a feast to eyes and the lens of your camera. The forests of Chhattisgarh incidentally occupy 42% of the state's land surface.

The tourist attractions in Chhattisgarh India therefore cater to a large tourist taste and has infinite prospect of harboring a flourishing tourism industry. The small town of Kawardha is offers breathtaking views of nature and a rich tribal life. The royal palace at Kawardha is one of the major tourist attractions in Chhattisgarh. The village of Bastar, apart from offering a vivid glimpse of the tribal life, offers a wide array of metal crafted handicrafts. These molded iron objects are original tribal products of Bastar and is quite popular among tourists.

Saroda Reservoir

The newly formed (1998) district of Kawardha is one of the significant tourist attractors. The place is not only well served with natural as well as man made beauties but also provide assess to those lying in the vicinity of it. One of such attractions that make one of the most interesting Excursions from Kawardha is the Saroda Reservoir, Kawardha.

History of Saroda Reservoir, Kawardha:

The Saroda Reservoir in Kawardha, India is assumed to have been set up at some time in the 11th century A.D.

Description of Saroda Reservoir, Kawardha:

The magnificent view of the sunset that one gets to see from Saroda Reservoir, Kawardha is one of the prime attractions of Kawardha. Among the various activities that can be enjoyed at the Saroda Reservoir near Kawardha, swimming, fishing, and boat riding are worth mentioning.

The Saroda Reservoir in Kawardha, India lies 12 kilometers away from the city of Kawardha. The place also lies to the north of Raipur, which is the capital city of Chhattisgarh. This enables the tourists from various parts of India to access the place by railway, roadway, and airway.

Direct flights fly from the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Indore to the airport of Raipur. Moreover the railway station of Raipur is visited by a number of trains from the cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, and Bhopal. A good number of buses are also available from Bilaspur, which is a place lying 124 kilometers from Kawardha.

Thus, with all such transport facilities, a visit to the Saroda Reservoir near Kawardha would certainly make your Tour to Kawardha, an unforgettable one.

Some important questions arise when we choose a destination.

Most important places to visit in Kawardha / Sightseeing places in Kawardha

Which all places I can visit along withKawardha?

Tour Itineries along with Kawardha

Best time to visit Kawardha

Most important places to visit in Kawardha / Sightseeing places in Kawardha

Sightseeing places in  Kawardha

Bhoramdeo Temple is a complex of Hindu temples dedicated to the god Shiva in Bhoramdeo, in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.[1] It comprises a group of four temples of which the earliest is a brick-temple.

The main temple is the Bhoramdeo temple built in stone. The architectural features with erotic sculptures has given a distinct style akin to the Khajuraho temple and the Konarak Sun Temple in Odisha, and hence the Bhoramdeo complex is known by the sobriquet the "Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh".

The Radha Krishna Temple

The Radha Krishna Temple, Kawardha has underground rooms in which the saints (known as Sadhu in Hindi) used to practice their religious ceremonies and rituals.

The tank containing holy water called UjiyarSagar is located alongside the Radha Krishna Temple. A stroll around the tank would provide you a perfect view of the temple as well as a close look at the activities of the people in and around the site.

Kawardha is a tourist destination in Chhattisgarh that is easily accessible from other parts of the state as well as the country. The State capital Raipur lies 140 kilometers away from Kawardha. Raipur Airport is well connected with other important cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneshwar and Indore. Besides, a number of trains pass through the Railway Station of Raipur to and from the cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, and Bhopal. Above all, Bilaspur (which lies 124 kilometers from Kawardha) is connected by regular bus service and trains from the latter.

MandawaMahal In KabirDham ,Kawardha

Actually, this is a Shiva temple and is situated in the south of Bhoramdeo temple at a distance of 1 km. It has the ‘Garbhagriha’ and ‘Mandapa’. This old temple is called mandwaMahal. In local dialect and even in Chhattisgarhi language a word Mandapa is called Mandwa or Madwa. That is why this mahal is called MandwaMahal. The Mandapa is based upon 16 stone built pillars. It faces the east direction. The outer wall of Garbhagriha is decorated with erotic sculptures. The mandapa is now renovated. However, the upper shikhar [top] part is broken which is under renovation. This monument was built by Ambika Devi, a queen of Phanivamshi King named Ramchandra in 15th cent. A.D. This temple is a good example of the temples built in the period of Nagavamshi rulers bearing influence of tantric cult.

For the people, who are an ardent lover of the nature and wildlife, Sahaspur Wildlife Sanctuary offers the perfect location to be. It is situated at a distance of 21 Kms from Kawardha. Animals such as leopards, sloth bears, cheetah, jackals, jungle cats, etc. can be seen in this sanctuary.

ChherkiMahal ,Chaura In KabirDham , Kawardha

This temple is also situated in Shankari-Cherki basin at village Chaura (ancient Chawarapur) near the MandawaMahal. The temple is made of brick with plaster. The CherkiMahal is smaller in size in comparison to those of Bhoramdeo temple and MadwaMahal. The brick structured temple is 0.5 km away from MadwaMahal having the main entrance in the east. Nagwamshi emperor had built this Mahal or temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the 14th century.

Which all places I can visit along withKawardha?

Tour Itineries along with Kawardha

Delhi - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Kawardha - Kanker - Jagdalpur - Raipur - Bhubaneshwar - Puri

Delhi - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho - Bandhavgarh National Park - Kanha National Park - Kawardha - Raipur - Delhi

Delhi - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Kawardha - Kanker - Jagdalpur - Raipur -Delhi

Delhi - Agra - Umaria - Bandhavgarh - Kanha - Kawardha - Raipur - Kanker - Kondagaon - Narayanpur - Jagdalpur - Kanger Valley National Park

How to reach Kawardha

How to reach Kawardha  by Air: The closest air terminal to Kawardha is located in Raipur. The distance between Raipur and Kawardha is 140 Kms.

How to reach Kawardha  by  Rail: Two of the principal railway stations located closest to Kawardha are the Raipur Railway Station and the Bilaspur Railway Station.

How to reach Kawardha  by road: Frequent buses connect Kawardha to many locations via road.

Best time to visit Kawardha

Best time is  Oct – Feb.

The climatic states of the city of Kawardha are moderate generally with the exception of amid the late spring season. The summers can be warm and temperatures move over the 40 degrees Celsius mark. The spot gets precipitation amid the rainstorm season and going by amid this period may be troublesome. The winters are chilly and temperatures every now and again drop beneath the 10 degrees Celsius mark.

The mid year season begins in the months of March and stretches out till the end of May. The most extreme temperature that you can expect amid the mid year season is around 42 degrees Celsius. The spot is for the most part dry amid this season and evenings are much cooler. The most reduced expected temperatures are around 25 degrees Celsius. The month of April is the most sultry month of the year.

The storm season is amid the months from June to September. Temperatures normal in the high twenties amid this period and great measure of precipitation can be normal too. The post rainstorm months of October and November are gentle and this is the begin of the vacationer season in the spot.

The winter season stretches out from the earliest starting point of December to the end of February. Temperatures change from at least 4 degrees Celsius and can ascend to a high of 20 degrees Celsius.