Tourism of Chhattisgarh
Located in the heart of Chhattisgarh state, Janjgir-Champa district is an important historic city of the medieval India. Once the capital city of Maharaja Jajawalya Dev of the famous Kulchury dynasty, Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh is famous for its amazingly beautiful temples and scenic natural landscapes. As Janjgir-Champa is a unique tribal country, the people of the district are very religious and all villages have their own local god and goddess. The village ladies are very fond of tattoos, which are their main ornaments and believed to go up to heaven along with them. Visit and explore this fascinating district of Chhattisgarh on your tours to Janjgir-Champa and get rewarded with a unique experience. Janjgir-Champa is also known for its unique tribes who practice many types of marriage systems, including Chutta Vivah, Kanyadan, Shart Vivah and Gurawat. Exploring tribal villages to get an insight into their culture and tradition would be an exciting experience for you. Other then tribal life, Janjgir-Champa has a number of beautiful attractions to offer to its visitors. The 12th Century Vishnu Temple of Janjgir-Champa is the major tourist attraction of the district, reflecting the artistic richness of region in the era gone by. Other famous temples in Janjgir-Champa district include Kaleshwarnath Shiv Temple, Sundar Devi Temple, Turridham Shiv Temple, 11th century Laxminarayan Temple, Ashtbhuji Temple, Temple of Shivarinarayan, Laxmneshwar Temple, Radha-Krishan Temple and Chandrahasini Devi temple at Chandrapur. Janjgir-Champa also has many enchanting waterfalls and picnic spots including Kanhara, Dewarghata and Damudhara.