Birding / Bird watching

Neemgaon Lake

Neemgaon Lake is one of the best places to see birds near Jashpur. Rare and endangered bird species can also be found there. It is also a sanctuary for migrating birds, who visit throughout the frigid winter months. Visiting the lake allows you to be in the midst of pristine natural beauty and lush greenery in the Jashpur area.

It is a paradise for birdwatchers and ordinary folks looking for a soothing escape from the rush and bustle of daily life. When you think about places to visit, this is almost certainly one of them.

River Crossing

Eib River

The Eib River is a Mahanadi tribu tary. The Eib river begins in Pandaraghat, Garden Tehsil, Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, at a site named Ranijhula.

This is a river that runs through the states of Chhattisgarh and Orissa. This river travels from north to south in Jashpur district, following the slope, and enters Orissa at a distance of 10 kilometres from Hirakund. It connects to the East Mahanadi. In Chhattisgarh, it stretches for 87 kilometres.

River Rappelling

Rajpuri Waterfall

Rajpuri Falls is a famous tourist destination in the state of Chhattisgarh.  It is three km from the Bagicha development block headquarters of the Jashpur district.  m.  Is situated at this distance.

This waterfall is a waterfall flowing for twelve months of the year.

Its beauty remains intact even during the summer season, but its natural beauty shines even more during the rainy season.

The Rajpuri Waterfall is 90 kilometers from the district headquarters of Jashpur. This waterfall is located between two mountains, and the cascading water on the rocks from a great height creates a stunning sight. The height of this waterfall is approximately 100 feet, and tourists and Shiva worshippers worship Shiva beside the waterfall.

Ranidah Waterfall

Ranidah Falls is located in the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, some 15 kilometers from the district seat, within deep forests. Similar to how there is a Shiva temple at every waterfall, there is also a Shiva temple near the waterfall.

Ranidah Falls is located in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district. It also has religious significance because of the nearby Mahakaleshwar temple and historical site Panchbhaiya. 

Ranidah Falls, meanwhile, drops from a height of 40 to 50 feet above sea level. is located in the middle of And there is water in this waterfall for 12 months of the year, and every year lakhs of tourists come here to find peace of mind. Its beauty is unrivaled, and the famous Mahakaleshwar temple is built here.

Boating

Mayali

Mayali is a tourist destination in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district. It is a stunningly beautiful location that attracts both locals and visitors. The breathtaking scenery is enhanced by the pleasant climate. This dam is based on rainwater harvesting. There are also facilities for staying here, with charges ranging from Rs – 1000 for a day (24hrs). Boating is also available, with prices ranging from RS – 100 to RS – 150 for an hour. As a result, you will be given life jackets and a helmsman will accompany you while boating.

Homestays

Dangari

Dangari is a hamlet in the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, having a population of 1628 people. There are 781 males and 847 females in the population. The area is approximately 17.11 square kilometres in size. The residents of this community live in relative tranquillity. This community has a long and illustrious history. This village’s major occupation is agriculture. This village is still waiting for industrialization. This village’s key concerns include education, drinking water, roads, and electricity. These days, the younger generation is more interested in mobile, laptop, and computer technology. This village will witness true development if banks and finance organisations provide loan and other financial assistance to the residents. It is necessary to improve medical and health services.

Pandrapath

Pandrapath is a village in the Bagicha Tehsil of Chattisgarh’s Jashpur District. It is 62 kilometres west of Jashpur Nagar, the district headquarters. Bagicha is 17 kilometres away, and Raipur, the state capital, is 344 kilometres away.

The local language of Pandrapath is Chhattisgarhi. Pandrapat Village has a total population of 5161 people and 1088 dwellings.

Dense trees and mountainous terrain cover much of the District. The village is home to numerous gorgeous waterfalls and tribe cultures, which add to the natural scent of the area.

Camping

Deshdekha

What can we say about this place except that it is a fantastic location? This encounter gives you a great feeling when you stand on this hilltop and look down at the lower location. Another thing is that the blue sky and the green ground both appear to be embracing one another. The name “Deshdekha” is a prime illustration of this Mountain. From this vantage point, the Mayali Dam appears to be in fine shape.

From the top of Desh Dekha, you can view all of Jashpur. During rainy days, the scenery becomes even more gorgeous and enjoyable.

The panoramic view of Mayali and sunrise from this location is spectacular; nevertheless, there is a lot of fog before sunrise, and you can see the Tyndall effect on the road leading to this location.

Dangari Waterfalls

In Chhattisgarh, there are numerous religious and natural tourism attractions. If we talk about the tourism attractions in the Jashpur district in this episode, there are still many natural waterfalls that are undiscovered, one of which is Danagri Falls. Because it is hidden in the woodland and the way to get there is interesting, it is worth visiting. 

If we talk about its beauty, it is one of Chhattisgarh’s most stunning waterfalls. The surrounding deep forest, with water dripping from a height of roughly 100 feet and birds chirping, is hypnotic.

Danagri Falls is located between the villages of Sulesa and Pandarapath in the Bagicha Development Block of Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district. This waterfall is around 200 feet tall and is divided into three sections; from afar, it appears as if there are several waterfalls. The surrounding lush green woodlands and rushing rivers provide a stunning scene. 

This location is nothing short of a nature lover’s utopia; the flowing water appears milky like milk as it hits the rocks, and the sound of the pouring water can be heard from afar. When the rays of the dying sun collide with the hill and fall on the waterfall, it creates a sparkling effect in the water.

This is the nicest picnic spot in the area for the locals. Picnics are popular among the locals. To get to the waterfall, you’ll have to walk about half a kilometer and cross a flowing river. The river can be dangerously fast during the monsoon, so be careful.

Mayali Nature Camp

The winter season is the finest time to visit Mayali. Because the temperature in the summer is around 40 degrees, and the water level in the dam rises during the rainy season, the Mayali committee does not allow anyone to visit the dam.

Mayali is 18 kilometres from its neighbouring town of Kunkuri and 25 kilometres from Jashpurnagar, it is well connected by highway NH 43, making it accessible by bike, car, or bus. Raipur, the state capital, is 453 kilometres away. Airways are not available here, and the nearest airports are in Raipur and Ranchi, both of which are roughly 186 kilometres apart.

Rajarani

Trekking and Nature walks

Dangari Waterfalls

In Chhattisgarh, there are numerous religious and natural tourism attractions. If we talk about the tourism attractions in the Jashpur district in this episode, there are still many natural waterfalls that are undiscovered, one of which is Danagri Falls. Because it is hidden in the woodland and the way to get there is interesting, it is worth visiting. 

If we talk about its beauty, it is one of Chhattisgarh’s most stunning waterfalls. The surrounding deep forest, with water dripping from a height of roughly 100 feet and birds chirping, is hypnotic.

Danagri Falls is located between the villages of Sulesa and Pandarapath in the Bagicha Development Block of Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district. This waterfall is around 200 feet tall and is divided into three sections; from afar, it appears as if there are several waterfalls. The surrounding lush green woodlands and rushing rivers provide a stunning scene. 

This location is nothing short of a nature lover’s utopia; the flowing water appears milky like milk as it hits the rocks, and the sound of the pouring water can be heard from afar. When the rays of the dying sun collide with the hill and fall on the waterfall, it creates a sparkling effect in the water.

Makarbhaja

Makarbhanja Falls is located two kilometers from Mahanai village in the Jashpur region of Chhattisgarh, on the Mahan river, a tributary of the Rihand river. The only way to get to this waterfall is to trek down an inaccessible road.

The height of this waterfall is unknown, according to government records. However, its height is estimated to reach around 400 meters, which is higher than the current highest waterfall in Chhattisgarh, “Tirathgarh.”

The Makarbhanja Falls are encircled by vegetation. This waterfall is only two steps high. This is a stunning location.

To reach Makarbhanja Falls, two kilometers can be reached on foot and by walking along the paths adjacent to several feet deep gorges.  Due to the fall from a great height, the view of this waterfall looks quite captivating.  Recently, after the photo of this waterfall came on social media, local people and officials came to know about it.  After knowing about this waterfall, many tourists are also coming to see it, but due to the dangerous roads, most of the people are not able to reach the waterfall.

Deshdekha

What can we say about this place except that it is a fantastic location? This encounter gives you a great feeling when you stand on this hilltop and look down at the lower location. Another thing is that the blue sky and the green ground both appear to be embracing one another. The name “Deshdekha” is a prime illustration of this Mountain. From this vantage point, the Mayali Dam appears to be in fine shape.

From the top of Desh Dekha, you can view all of Jashpur. During rainy days, the scenery becomes even more gorgeous and enjoyable.

The panoramic view of Mayali and sunrise from this location is spectacular; nevertheless, there is a lot of fog before sunrise, and you can see the Tyndall effect on the road leading to this location.

 

Madheshwar Mountain

The Shivling-shaped Madheshwar mountain is located in the Jashpur district. On the Jashpur-Kunkuri route of the NH43 Highway, a bird’s eye view of this mountain can be seen. It holds the title of being the world’s largest Shivling.

Madheshar Mountain is located in the Jashpur District of Chhattishgarh. When going between Kunkuri and Jashpur on the NH43 Highway, you may always observe this lovely natural beauty. This mountain has achieved the highest SHIVLINGA status in the entire world.

Jungle Safari

Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary

Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Chhattisgarh, in the city of Jashpur. The area is well-known for its Sale and desert vegetation types. There are numerous diverse creatures and vegetation that live there. The best months to visit the sanctuary are November and March. The magnificent foliage that surrounds the sanctuary creates a magical ambience. Badalkhol Sanctuary is a must-see attraction in Jashpur.

Tribals Of Jashpur

Pahadi Korwa

The Korwa people are an Indian Munda ethnic group. They mostly live along the state line between Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. A limited number of Korwa can also be found in Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur district. Korwa is a Chhattisgarh tribe that lives primarily in the high forest areas of Korba district. Their population has declined over time, and they are now classified as one of Chhattisgarh’s special backward tribes. Jashpurnagar. The Korwa tribe, which once dominated Jashpur, is on the verge of extinction. Politics was well done in the name of this specially protected tribe trapped in the quagmire of poverty, illiteracy, and unemployment, but they are still far from the stage of progress at which they were said to have arrived.

 

Uranv

There are various sub-castes in Urvan civilization. Other farmers are among them. The Urvan have traditionally relied on forests and fields for their existence. Members of the Urvan ethnic group have settled in the country’s north-eastern region, where they work in various tea gardens.

Hinduism, Christianity, and the tribe’s own religion are all practised by the tribe. Folk music, traditional instruments, dances, and storytelling are all part of the Urvan tribe’s culture. Dance ceremonies are conducted at social festivals and other events by both male and female members of the tribal community.

 

Birhor

Birhors (Birhuls) are a tribal/Adivasi forest people who live primarily in the Indian state of Jharkhand but a minor population of the tribe is also seen in Jashpur . They are traditionally nomadic. They speak the Birhor language, which is part of the Munda language family of Austroasiatic languages. The Birhor language is a Munda language spoken by the Birhor people in India’s states of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Maharashtra.

 

Pando

Despite being surrounded by such natural beauty, the Pando are nonetheless on the bottom of the economic ladder. They make a living by farming on a small basis. Their revenue is supplemented by daily labour, cultivation, cattle, birds, and forest produce. They do not, however, have access to basic services such as power, roads, or health care. In the event of an emergency, there isn’t a single health centre where people can go. Government-run nursery and elementary schools exist in a few Pando villages. They, on the other hand, show no interest in education. A language survey was recently completed, and we are hopeful that work on Scripture translation will begin among the Pando. Mission work has a lot of potential and a lot of need in our community. Let us pray to the Lord of the Harvest for the harvest.

 

Aghariya

Agharias are descended from two sons of Mahabharata’s Vidura, Bairanu and Puramne, for whom Agharia is also known as Vidur Banshiya Kshatriya of his own. Somvshi Kshatriya is another name for it. It has been proved that the Agharia caste is by nature Kshatriya.

Agharia is known for being a skilled farmer. Agharia is now successful in medicine, advocate, mechanics, and numerous private professions, in addition to higher administrative service, judicial service, and foreign service.

 

Nagasiya

Nagesia is a Chhattisgarh tribe. These people are mostly found in the Raigad district’s Jashpur tehsil. They are essentially farmers, and there is no historical evidence of Nagesia’s origin.

The caste head or an elderly person performs the marital rites in the tribe. Exchange, service marriage, and other such practices are also common. Marriage is granted social acknowledgment by the imposition of a fine in the social panchayat for co-migration and infiltration.

 

Kanwar

Kanwar is a significant tribal community in Jashpur. Their outfits are simple and inexpensive. Men wear thick dhotis, Ganji, Anga, Gumbha, sarees, and occasionally blouses. Tattooing is very common. However, there is no particular emphasis on this. Their women have jewels, but due to poor economic conditions, they wear jewelery made from some of the cheapest weaponry. The flower belt can also be used as a cosmetic tool.

These aren’t vegan, although meat fish are rarely fed. Don’t sell your fish; eat it. The major foods are rice and fatty foods. Greens, needles, roots, and fruits bring flowers to the woodland.

Highland & Nature

Deshdekha

It’s a lovely spot from where you can overlook the whole Jashpur region of Chhattisgarh.

What can we say about this place except that it is a fantastic location? This encounter gives you a great feeling when you stand on this hilltop and look down at the lower location. Another thing is that the blue sky and the green ground both appear to be embracing one another. The name “Deshdekha” is a prime illustration of this Mountain. From this vantage point, the Mayali Dam appears to be in fine shape.

From the top of Desh Dekha, you can view all of Jashpur. During rainy days, the scenery becomes even more gorgeous and enjoyable.

The panoramic view of Mayali and sunrise from this location is spectacular; nevertheless, there is a lot of fog before sunrise, and you can see the Tyndall effect on the road leading to this location.

Pandrapath

Pandrapath is a village in the Bagicha Tehsil of Chattisgarh’s Jashpur District. It is 62 kilometres west of Jashpur Nagar, the district headquarters. Bagicha is 17 kilometres away, and Raipur, the state capital, is 344 kilometres away.

The local language of Pandrapath is Chhattisgarhi. Pandrapat Village has a total population of 5161 people and 1088 dwellings.

Dense trees and mountainous terrain cover much of the District. The village is home to numerous gorgeous waterfalls and tribe cultures, which add to the natural scent of the area.

Sanna

Sanna is an area of natural beauty and good-natured tribal people. Because it is located outside of Jashpur, it is primarily reliant on the nearby hat bazaar for its economic activity. Some marwaris, Biharis, and Jains are among the population, but the majority are tribal or mahato. Some are also Muslims. Sanna’s native tongue is Chhattisgarhi. Sanna Village has a total population of 5397 people and 1190 dwellings. Females account for 50.5 percent of the population. The literacy rate in the village is 61.6 percent, with female literacy at 28.3 percent.

Bagicha

Bagicha is a subdistrict in the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, having a population of 196830. 98607 and 98223 are the male and female populations, respectively. The area is approximately 1933.73 square metres.

The state’s most notable temple is the Satighat Shiv Mandir. There are 4 to 5 waterfalls in the state. Gayatri Mandir is a must-see attraction in the state, with its really holistic feelings. With many various tribe rituals, the cultural density is rich and alive.

Sarodih Tea Garden

Have an affair with Secret tea plantation garden in Jashpur

Sarudih Tea Garden is a magnificent and secret tea plantation region that is currently undeveloped and offers a wonderful and soothing experience walking through the breathtaking tea plantation. At the counter, one can purchase Sarudih tea to take home. The rains during our stay made the verdant plantation look even greener. It is a must-see location.

By the way, the district of Jashpur is known for its art, culture, and enormous forest wealth, as well as its natural beauty, which includes hills and scenic plains. In the last five years, the effective production of tea in Sarudih has given Jashpur a new identity.

Mayali Nature Camp