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Chhattisgarh

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CHHATTISGARH Useful Info & Guides AREA 135,191 km2 POPULATION 2.5 crores approx MAJOR FESTIVALS Holi, Diwali, Eid, Makar Sankranti / Lohri, Navratri, Dussehra Bastar Dussehra, Bastar Lokotsav, Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav, Dadaria, Gaur Maria Dance, Madai Festival, Nara Narayan Mela, Pola (festival), Rajim Kumbh NATIONAL PARK Kanger Ghati National Park, Indravati National Park, Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park UNESCO HERITAGE SITE NA CITIES OF CHHATTISGARH   JAGDALPUR A gateway to the state’s tribal culture, Jagdalpur is a city of Bastar district abundant in natural beauty. Surrounded by several waterfalls, cascades, lakes and thick forests, caves, the elegance of Jagdalpur is still untouched. Visit the local markets, haat and you can get a chance to witness the tribal people buying and shopping daily stuff which is a great experience to learn about tribal life. Few remote tribal villages are hard to access.   PLACE TO VISIT Chitrakoot Waterfalls, Kanger Valley National Park, Kailash

GUJARAT

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  GUJARAT Useful Info & Guides AREA 196,024 km 2 POPULATION 6 crores approx MAJOR FESTIVALS Holi, Diwali, Eid, Makar Sankranti / Lohri, Navratri, Dussehra Chandani Padva, Chitra Vichitra Fair, International Kite Festival in Gujarat – Uttarayan, VadFest NATIONAL PARK Blackbuck National Park, Gir Forest National Park (Sasan-Gir), Pirotan Island, Vansda National Park UNESCO HERITAGE SITE Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park CITIES OF GUJARAT AHMEDABAD The historical city of Ahmedabad dates back to the 11th century and was ruled by Ahmed during 1411 AD. Famous as Manchester of the East because of tie-dye handloom and textile industries, Ahmedabad is an industrial, education hub of Gujarat. A city that has some of the most iconic Hindu temples such as Swaminarayan Temple, Ahmedabad has several museums and old local markets. With delectable cuisine, street food, vibrant culture and traditions, and old-world charm, the city still lives with a hint of colonial presence at some points. Aw

Central India

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  Go & Discover Central India Flamboyant wildlife, rich historical heritage, festivals spreading colors of joy, rivers that are lifelines, mountains that stand majestically, Central India stands apart from other regions of the country being the heart of India. Starting from Gurajat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand to Orissa, Central India exposes a colorful spectrum of culturally vibrant and geographically vivid landmass which starts with the salt marshes of Rann of Kutch to peaceful coastlines of Orissa, passing through the thickly forested areas of Madhya Pradesh. From the world-famous tales of Mowgli written by Rudyard Kipling to architecturally creative and opulent monuments and forts, Central India is a cultural shock with world-class industrial towns to remote tribal villages unblemished, still living in mud-houses and living a simple-basic lifestyle. The astonishing paintings of Bhimbetka Caves dating back to the Paleolithic and Mesolithic Periods are one of the