Durg Tourist Attractions

Durg is another popular travel and tourism destination of Chhattisgarh. Located in the south western part of the state, Durg is about 35 km from Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. The original name of the city was Shiva Durg, which was built by King Shiva Deva. Just like the entire state of Chhattisgarh, the area encompassing the city of Durg is also rich in forests and mineral resources. It is one of the most important religious destinations in central India and attracts thousands of devotees and pilgrims towards its numerous temples and pilgrimage destinations.

The fairs and festivals of Durg attract tourists and devotees from within the state and rest of the country. The rich culture and heritage of Durg is rightly reflected in its local cuisines and the traditional dance known as Pandwani along with other dance forms such as Soowa, Panthi and Raut Nacha. Some of the top tourist destinations in Durg include Deorbhijia, Goddess Ganga and Sheorinarayan Temples. Tandula is also a famous weekend getaway and picnic spot near Durg. The world renowned Bhilai Steel Plant is just 11 km from Durg.

• Ganga Maiya Temple Durg

The city of Durg is an important tourist destination in Chhattisgarh featuring attractions such as ancient and religious sites that are spread throughout the district. It offers its visitors with a nice blend of natural beauty, historical places coupled with rich industrialization of the region. Ganga Maiya in Durg is one of the top religious and pilgrimage destinations in Chhattisgarh. It is a holy place located in Jhalmala, near Balod in Durg District. It lies around 58 km from the city and attracts thousands of visitors and devotees throughout the year.

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• Uwasaggaharam Parshwa Teerth

Uwasaggaharam Parshwa Teerth is one of the most important Jain shrines in Chhattisgarh. Established in 1995 at Nagpura, the shrine is located on the banks of the famous Sheonath River at a distance of just 10 km Durg. The sprawling campus features temples, garden, Yoga Center, Naturopathy Center and guest house. The beautiful design and architecture of the shrine is the major tourist attraction of this important Jain pilgrimage center.

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