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About Manipat

Mainpat is a favorable tourist destination. The place is lush green and the romantic dawn and dusk so very enchanting. Manipat is said to be the best honey moon destination. Mainpat is on a plateau with the area surrounded by jungles. The yet to be explored place has beautiful hill slopes, jungles, waterfalls and is a hill station that has not been exploited. There is a Tibetan settlement that offers an excellent opportunity for inter action with them. In fact, Mainpat is also known as 'Mini Tibet' because of the settlements. It is also called the Shimla of Sarguja because of what nature has created.

WHAT TO SEE IN MANIPAT

Chhattisgarh was the region known as Dakshin Koshal, which finds mention in both the Ramayana and Mahabharata

Ulta Pani Visarpani

Jaljali mainpat.

Tiger Point

Mainpat monks praying

How to reach here.

From Raipur airport it is 380 kms by road.

Nearest Airport is Raipur which is 350 Km, Raipur is connected to many major cities via Flight.

Timings : 24 hrs

Time Required : 1 - 2 days

Entry Fee : No Entry Fee

Mainpat, Chhattisgarh Overview

Mainpat is an underrated hill station with green pastures, deep valleys, breathtaking waterfalls, dense forests and untouched rivulets. The hill station hasn’t been completely commercialised yet and receives a relatively smaller influx of tourists compared to its counterparts. Mainpat is often called as Shimla of Chhattisgarh and Mini Tibet owing to its huge Tibetan population and influence over the area. The Tibetan refugees were rehabilitated in Mainpat after the Chinese invasion of Tibet and have since found a home in Mainpat. That’s another great thing about Mainpat, the confluence of cultures and diverse traditions only add to the picturesque village’s charm.

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Things to do in Mainpat – A Complete Travel Guide

Mainpat is a small, hilly village in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh. It is known for green pastures, rolling hills, deep rocky valleys, and dense forests, spread across virgin territories. The breathtaking beauty and the relatively cooler weather from the rest of the state, have earned Mainpat its nickname of Shimla of Chhattisgarh and a Mini Tibet of the state. Tourists typically book a cab from Ranchi to explore this gorgeous hill-station comfortably, especially during summers.

Things to do
Adventurous Things to do
Things to do in Mainpat for couples

Places to visit in Mainpat

Places to visit nearby
Places to eat
How to reach
Best time to visit
Hotels and Resorts

About Mainpat

Mainpait is recognized as the home to Tibetan religious exiles who have formed a peaceful yet vibrant community over the decades. There is also a beautiful Buddhist temple and monastery that adds to the charm of the village. With less commercialization and tourism, this village remains a picturesque destination for real explorers and adventure seekers.

With our travel guide, you can plan an all-rounded trip to this exquisite place and explore the attractions here.

Mainpat is located in the Surguja district in the northern part of Chhattisgarh, at about 55KM from the nearest city of Ambikapur, 160KM from Korba, and 360KM from Raipur.

Mainpat weather is that of tropical plains. Summers are hot and humid and could be occasionally dry. Winters are the exact opposite, with pleasant and cool days and chilly nights. The monsoon period is also comfortable, with abundant rainfall enhancing the green cover in the region.

Historically, Mainpat was mostly jungle and remains one of the most forested regions of the country. In the earlier centuries, the village and the forests were home to the Yadavs and native tribes like Manjhi, Manjhwar, Kanwar and Pahadi Korwa. In the 1960s, after the Chinese invasion of Tibet, many Tibetan exiles sought refuge here and still form an important part of the local population.

Mainpat was once a cluster of 62 plateaus perched over 3200 ft, replete in dense forests of Sal. The place is also mineral-rich and an important source of Bauxite. The rocky terrain is intercepted by streams, rivulets, and streaky waterfalls, which regain their force during the monsoon.

Interesting Facts

Mainpat is famous for the gravity-defying waterfall – Ulta Pani/Bisar Pani, which also translates to “Upside down water”. This is a canal where the water flows upwards or at least appears to be flowing against gravity. There is no scientific explanation so far for the phenomenon and is usually considered an illusion. But this uncanny natural feature makes the village popular and puts the unknown village on the tourism map.

[Also read: Offbeat getaways in India: Chhattisgarh ]

Things to do in Mainpat

Include these fun and exciting activities to do in this quaint village along with your sightseeing –

Offbeat Things to Do in Mainpat

Head to Jaljali and witness the most unique landscape formation. The bumpy soil bounces slightly when you jump on it and is a treat for adults and kids alike.
Walk around the Tibetan camps. The settlements are divided into seven camps and offer a close-up view of a rustic, Tibetan lifestyle. You can also shop for local crafts, rugs, woollen wear etc.

Adventurous Things to Do in Mainpat

With rugged terrain, forests, and gurgling streams, this destination is a trekker’s paradise. You can trek to and around any of the waterfalls or to the Mehta Point, sunset point etc. for the best experience.

Things to do in Mainpat with Friends

At Fish Point or Tiger Point, you can try paragliding, rappelling and rock climbing.
You can also go spelunking at Jogimara Caves.

Things to do in Mainpat for Couples

Enjoy a romantic day picnic at Mercury Falls, known for all the peace and quiet.
Watch the gorgeous sunset with your special someone at Sunset Point.

With abundant natural beauty, there’s a host of places to see in Mainpat. Check out these famous places on your trip –

Dhakpo Shedupling Monastery: One of the most prominent monasteries of Mainpat, this is a Gelug monastery and serves as a religious and learning centre for Buddhists. It is also the most-visited in the region and contains Tibetan relics and artefacts. Entry Fee- Free
Fish Point: This scenic site gets its name from the river flowing here, called the Machali Nadi or Fish River. The river is known for abundant fishes of a particular variety. The river flows through rugged hills and joins into a waterfall from 80 meters, making this a gorgeous nature spot with greenery, waterbody, and a serene ambience. Entry Fee – NA
Tiger Point Falls : Another scenic waterfall of Mainpat, the Tiger Point originates in the Mahadev Muda River and is flanked by dense forests on all sides. At some point, there used to be tigers in the forests here, which got the place its name. At present, this waterfall site serves as a popular picnic, swimming and hiking spot. Entry Fee – NA
Mercury Falls : One of the lesser-visited waterfalls of Mainpat, the Mercury Falls is the tallest in the village. Tucked within hills, at a height of 400 feet, this site calls for some serious trekking and could be difficult to reach. Entry Fee – NA
Bhutahi Jalprapat: This waterfall is perhaps the most mesmerizing thing to see in Mainpat. The water flows in a snaking, zig-zag manner, and looks white and frothy. The torrential flow sounds similar to a scream hence it’s often considered “ghostly”. Entry Fee – NA

Places to visit near by

Besides the regular tourist places you can also explore other scenic locales nearby –

Jogimara Caves: A place for archaeology buffs, these ancient caves date back to 300BC and are a must-visit. The interiors have paintings of humans, animals, livestock, birds, and other motifs from daily lives. You can also trek in the surrounding forests. Entry Fee – NA
Parpatiya Sunset Point: About 30KM from Mainpat village, this hilly area offers stunning views of sunsets. You can drive or trek up to the point and enjoy the uninterrupted hills that look like cubes. Entry Fee – NA
Ambikapur: The nearest major city to Mainpat and one of the oldest cities in India, Ambikapur has a lot of historical and natural sites to see. Visit the Mahamaya Temple, Pilkha Pahad, Bans Badi, Ghunghutta Dam etc. Entry Fee – NA
Devpahari/Deopahari: Situated in the dense forests of the Putka-Devpahari Range, this is a beautiful site with waterfalls, rugged sandstone and rocky boulders, and wooded areas. You can spend a day trekking or hike through the woods and by the Chornai River. Entry Fee – NA

Places to Eat in Mainpat

Explore these best-rated eateries to sample the local flavours –

Tibetan Lhasa Restaurant
Sky Garden and Resto
Zambala Restaurant, Hotel & Café
The Top Hills Restaurant
Tashi-Iha Tibetan Restaurant

How to Plan a Trip to Mainpat

You can also plan a personalized Mainpat trip by selecting the mode of transport, the route, and more.

How to Reach

There is no train service in Mainpat. The nearest railway station is in Ambikapur, about 56KM away. From there, you can book a cab or take the local tourist vehicle to reach Mainpat.

Mainpat is connected to major cities and towns in Chhattisgarh via Mainpat Road and indirectly via NH43 and NH130. There are also state-run and private buses from Bilaspur, Raipur, Rourkela, Jabalpur , Ranchi etc. to the Ambikapur bus terminal. From there, you can rent a car or book a cab to reach Mainpat. The best way to reach Mainpat is to book an outstation cab from any of these places and do a road trip.

The nearest airport to Mainpat is in Ranchi, at Birsa Munda Airport, about 300KM away. Another nearby airport is under development in Ambikapur, which will connect Raipur and Varanasi in the future.

Best time to Visit Mainpat

The best time to visit this panoramic village is either during winter or the monsoon. These are the only times when the weather is conducive to exploring the local nature and doing outdoor activities. The post-monsoon period is also great for travel, with widespread greenery and washed hills, with sweeping views.

Hotels and Resorts in Mainpat

Check out these popular places to stay in and around Mainpat –

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Last Updated on January 30, 2024 by Swati Deol

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Mainpat is a beautiful hill station of Chhattisgarh. In this article we will give you information about the places to visit in Mainpat Hill Station.

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Information about Mainpat Chhattisgarh

Mainpat is a beautiful and famous place in India. Mainpat is located in Chhattisgarh state of India. Chhattisgarh is an important state of India. Mainpat is a hill station of Chhattisgarh. Mainpat is very beautiful place. There are many places to visit in Mainpat where one can spend good time.

Mainpat hill station is known as ‘The Shimla of Chhatisgarh’. Mainpat is famous for its beautiful landscapes, Greenery, amazing place, mesmerizing waterfalls, Budha Monastery and Tibetan people. Mainpat is surrounded by beautiful valleys.

Mainpat is located in Ambikapur district (Surguja district) of Chhattisgarh. Mainpat is situated at an altitude of 3781 ft above sea level. Mainpat is situated on the Vindhya mountain range. Many rivers have originated from Mainpat.

Rihand river is the main rivers originating from Mainpat. Rihand dam is built in Rihand river, this dam is one of the major dams of India. Rihand river is a tributary of Son river. Many more famous rivers originate from Mainpat which irrigate the land of India.

Mainpat is also known as Tibet of Chhattisgarh because Tibetan people live here. Here people of Tibet get to see the culture. There are many things to see here that are made and sold by Tibetan people.

In this blog, we are going to give you information about the famous tourist attractions of Mainpat and about Mainpat. You read this blog in full. If you are planning to visit Mainpat. Then this blog will help you, through this blog you can know where you can visit Mainpat.

Places to visit in Mainpat (Surguja District)

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Ulta Pani is a major attraction tourist spot of Mainpat. Ulta Pani Mainpat is a very unique place. This place is also known as Gravity Hill of Chhattisgarh. Here you will get to see the miracle of nature. Normally water flows from top to bottom but here it is reverse. Here water goes from bottom to top which is very unique.

Ulta Pani is also called Bisarpani. This place is situated in Bisarpani village in Mainpat of Surguja district. Road is available to reach this place. Due to the specialty of Ulta Pani, this place became very famous and people from all over India started coming here to visit. Due to the popularity of this place, this place is well developed so that people can come here easily.

You can come here by bike and car. Parking facility available here. This is the whole village area. Here there are small food and drink shops are available from where you can eat and drink.

Here you can come and see this place and you see how the water is going from bottom to top. Ulta Pani is called a miracle of nature, because from here it appears as if the water is flowing upwards, towards the hill. In Ulta Pani, the water originated from under a stone near a tree and this water moves forward 185 meters and flows up towards the drain. which is looks like water is flowing from bottom to top.

Here you can come and see another amazing thing. If you park your car here on the hill. Here if the car is parked in neutral, so the car automatically moves ahead and stops after some distance.

There is a magnetic field here, due to which the vehicle moves automatically. This is one of the best places in mainpat you can enjoy here. You can come to this place in Mainpat to hang out with your family and friends.

Jalpari Falls is a main natural tourist destination of Mainpat. This waterfall is built inside a dense forest. There is a roadway to go to this waterfall. There is a raw road available here. Here you can come to this waterfall through the raw route.

This waterfall is about 3 kilometers away from Fish Point. You can reach this waterfall by asking the locals for directions. Here you can come comfortably by bike. Here you can also come by trekking.

Here you get to see a beautiful waterfall in the middle of the forest. This waterfall is not very big but very attractive. The water of the waterfall is transparent and many people enjoy bathing here. It is very slippery around here. You can enjoy coming here with your friends and family. Here you get to see the dense forest all around.

Jaljali is one of the main sightseeing places of Mainpat. Jaljali is a unique and wonderful place in Mainpat. The earth shakes here which is nothing less than a wonder. This place is surrounded by dense forest and there are big trees all around here.

Jaljali is also called bouncing land. Here you get to see a small land area which is very unique. If you jump on this ground, then the ground shakes. This land is very soft and fluffy. This land shakes when it jumps and walk, due to which it looks very amazing. Permission has to be taken from Mainpat Tourism Department to go to this place.

Entry fee is charged here. Here you will get to see many more means of entertainment. Horse riding and camel riding can be done here. Here you get to see the natural scenery all around. This place is very beautiful. You will get an experience by coming here.

Tiger Point is a one of the most attractive and amazing beautiful place in Mainpat. One gets to see a beautiful waterfall at Tiger Point. This waterfall falls down from the high rocks and looks very attractive. There is a dense forest here. This place is called Tiger Point because according to the people here Tiger has been seen many times.

Tiger point is about 7 kms from main mainpat city. You can easily came to Tiger Point. You can come here by road. Here you can come by bike and car. There is also a parking facility here. There is parking fees is required of rupees 30 at entrance. Tiger Point is surrounded by natural beauty. Here one gets to see the beautiful view of forest and mountain all around.

Here one get to see a beautiful waterfall. This waterfall falls down from a height of 60 meters and this waterfall looks very beautiful. Here you can also go for a roam in bottom part of the waterfall. There are stairs to go to bottom part of the waterfall. You can also enjoy bathing in the waterfall. There are many monkeys here.

There is a small dam on the top of the waterfall, where water is collected. During the rainy season, the water flows through the dam and the waterfall falls. You can spend good time here.

You can visit here with family and friends. A fee is charged to enter the Tiger Point complex. Here cafes and restaurants are built, where food and drinks are available. The place is developed by forest department and is maintained by local forest committee.

Apple Garden is a very unique place in Mainpart. Here you can come for a roam. Apple Garden is managed under Agriculture University Raipur. Here you will get to see Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Many advanced crops are cultivated here.

Many varieties of apple, potato, plum, tomato, cherry, pineapple, kiwi, grape are cultivated here. Here you can come for a roam and if you have interest in agriculture then you can come here and explore this place.

Mehta Point Mainpat

Mehta Point is a beautiful sightseeing place in Mainpat. There is a viewpoint here. Here you get to see a very attractive view of all around. Here you can see the view of the mountains and forests spread far and wide.

A beautiful view of the sunset can also be seen by coming here. You can come here in the evening and watch the sunset. There is a garden here. Many trees and plants have been planted here.

Mehta Point is about 7 kilometers away from Mainpat. You can come here by your own vehicle. You can reach here comfortably by bike and car. Roadway is available to reach here. Parking facility is also available here. There is also a guest house in here.

Fish Point is one of the best places to visit in Mainpat. Fish Point is also known as Machali Point. Fish Point is about 15 kms from Mainpat. Road is available to reach here. This place is situated inside dense forest. Here you can come by bike and car. Parking facility is available here. This place is well built.

Fish Point is naturally beautiful. Here you get to see the waterfall. This waterfall looks very attractive. This waterfall falls from high rock. Here you get to see a lot of fish in the waterfall.

There are many colorful fishes here, because of these fishes, this waterfall is known as Fish Point. You can spend a good time by coming here. It is very relaxing to sit in the middle of nature in here. This is one of the peaceful places of Mainpat.

Here you get to see two waterfalls. The directions of both the waterfalls are different. Both the waterfalls fall down from a great height and look very beautiful. A big dam is built here. This dam is very beautiful. Here you can see the natural beauty all around.

Karma temple or Monastery Mainpat

Buddhist Monastery or Karma Temple is a major religious place to visit in Mainpat. This is a Buddhist temple. Here you get to see Buddhist culture. There are many Buddhist monks here who take education here. You can roam here. You will feel good here. You can meditate here. This Buddhist monastery is very well built. This Buddhist monastery is very colorful.

Karma Mandir is very beautiful. Karma Mandir is located in Mainpat city. You can come here comfortably. This temple is built in the main road. Here you can come by bike and car. Parking facility is available here. You can spend good time here.

Ghaghi Waterfalls Mainpat

Ghaghi Waterfall is one of the main places to visit near Mainpat. Ghaghi Waterfall is a natural site of Mainpat. This waterfall is very beautiful. Ghaghi Waterfall is located just a short distance from the main highway road going from Ambikapur to Mainpat.

It is built inside the forest about 4 kilometers from the main highway road. A road has been made to reach Ghaghi Waterfall. Here there is a unpaved road. Here you can go by bike and car.

Ghaghi Waterfall is available to see during the rainy season. This waterfall is very beautiful. You can have a picnic by coming here. Here the Ghaghi waterfall flows through the huge rocks. Here you get to see a beautiful view of the forest all around. This waterfall is located in Kumharta village near Mainpat. You can come here comfortably and roam around.

Parpatia Sunset Point is a main tourist destination of Mainpat. This place is so beautiful. Parpatiya sunset point is about 30 kms from main mainpat. You can come here by road. Here you can come by bike and car. This point is located near Parpatia village.

Here you get to see a beautiful view point from where you can see the beautiful forest and mountains. Here wild animals are get to see. This place is very well managed. Here is built on a guest house which is managed by the government. Here you can also enjoy camping.

Tibetan Monastery is a main tourist destination of Mainpat. This monastery is located in Mainpat main city. You can easily come here for sightseeing. This monastery is located in the main road. Here you can come by bike and car. Parking facility is available here.

The Tibetan monastery is very well built. This monastery is built colorful. This monastery was built only a few years ago. Inside this monastery, you get to see a very attractive statue of Lord Buddha. You can come here and do meditation.

Here you get to see a pagoda which is very beautiful. Here you can see a very beautiful statue of Lord Buddha in golden color. Here you will also get to see the dragon. Many Buddhist saints live here. The atmosphere here is peaceful.

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Best time to visit in Mainpat

Best time to visit Mainpat is throughout the year. You can visit Mainpat throughout the year. Weather of Mainpat is wonderful throughout the year. If you come to Mainpat during winter, then you will get very cold here and here sometimes there is snowfall. If you come here from October to March, then there is a cold season.

You can come here during summer. The weather here is good during summer and you can roam comfortably everywhere. If you want to see the waterfalls in Mainpat, then you can come between August and December. At this time there is a lot of water in the waterfall.

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How to reach in Mainpat

Mainpat is very easy to reach. Mainpat is a main hill station of Chhattisgarh. Mainpat comes under Ambikapur district of Chhattisgarh. It is about 50 km away from Ambikapur district. Road is available from Ambikapur district to Mainpat. Let us know how to reach Mainpat

How to reach Mainpat by Rail

It is very easy to reach Mainpat by rail. The nearest railway station to Mainpat is located in Ambikapur. Ambikapur has a railway station built in the main city. You can come to Ambikapur railway station. Ambikapur railway station is well connected to other cities. Here Direct trains come from cities like Delhi, Raipur. Here local train and superfast train go all type of train. You can come to Ambikapur comfortably and then go to Mainpat via road.

How to reach Mainpat by air

It is very easy to come to Mainpat by air. The nearest airport to Mainpat is built in Ambikapur. This airport is built near Darima of Ambikapur. This airport is about 18 kilometers away from Ambikapur. Here flights come from major cities. You can come here comfortably. Very limited flights are available here.

There is also an airport in Raipur near Mainpat. International airport is built here and you can easily come to Raipur from any corner of the country and then come to Mainpat. The distance between Raipur and Ambikapur is about 355 kms.

How to reach Mainpat by road

It is very easy to reach Mainpat by road. Paved road facility is available to reach Mainpat. You can come here comfortably by bike and car. Bus facility is also available to come here. The road to Mainpat is very beautiful. This road is covered with jungle, mountains and valleys.

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Mainpat Travel Guide, History, Best Places & Best Time to Visit Mainpat, Chhattisgarh, How to Reach Mainpat (2024)

Located in Central India, the state of Chhattisgarh is considered as a popular vacation destination among many travellers. For starters, the place is literally flooded with a series of exciting things to do and interesting sightseeing attractions to explore. No matter whether you are a nature lover, a wildlife enthusiast, a culture person, a history buff or an architecture lover, the state of Chhattisgarh has something or the other for every kind of traveller. If your idea of a vacation destination resembles somewhat to a serene hill station with green pastures and surreal natural beauty, then think that your search has ended. A small village and an underrated hill station, Mainpat is undeniably one of the most spectacular tourist places to visit in Chhattisgarh. Filled with sprawling green pastures, mysterious deep valleys, stunning waterfalls, lush green forests and untouched rivulets, this hill station will prove to be a perfect place for a dreamy vacation. Want to know more about Mainpat? If yes, then continue reading because we have researched and brought for you some information about Mainpat which you should know before visiting it!

Overview of Mainpat, Chhattisgarh

Those of you who are wondering what exactly is Mainpat like, we will be pleased to tell you that actually Mainpat is a group of as many as 62 plateaus placed at a height of 1,100 m/ 3,200 ft. The place is known to be a home for the Tibetans who have been living there for as long as for the last four to five decades. In fact, this place located in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh is even referred to locally as ‘Mini Tibet’ and ‘Shimla of Chhattisgarh’ because of its huge Tibetan population. It is believed that the Tibetan refugees were rehabilitated in Mainpat after the Chinese Invasion of Tibet and since then they have found home in this serene hill station. The confluence of diverse cultures and multiple traditions further enhances the mysterious charm of this picturesque village. The fact that Mainpat proves to be an ideal tourist place in Chhattisgarh is because the hill station has not yet been completely commercialised. Hence, it receives relatively smaller influx of tourists in comparison to the many other tourist places of Chhattisgarh which in other words mean that the natural beauty of the place is still untouched and undestroyed. Moreover, the best part is that the place is easy to reach as well. A beautiful landscape in an isolated place, Mainpat is the perfect tourist place in Chhattisgarh for all the peace and nature lovers.

5 Popular Places to Visit in Mainpat, Chhattisgarh

When it comes to sightseeing attractions to explore in Mainpat, then you don’t worry about anything. Flooded with several exciting places, it is actually a treat for every traveller to visit Mainpat. In fact, there is so much to explore, see and admire that even if you get tired, the list will not end. You don’t have to research and shortlist because we have already done the job for you. Some of the best places to visit in Mainpat, Chhattisgarh are as follows:

Popular Place to Visit in Mainpat, Chhattisgarh-Dhakpo Shedupling Monastery

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Amazing Place to Visit in Mainpat, Chhattisgarh-Mercury Falls

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Bhutahi Jalprapat: This is another unique tourist attraction of Mainpat. Bhutahi Jalprapat is basically a stream of flower water which is said to resemble the movements of a snake. In other words, the stream has a somewhat zig – zag pathway and with the presence of milky – white water, the stream looks as white as a pearl. Moreover, the stream gushes with such force that it produces loud scary sounds. In fact, these sounds are the reason behind the exceptional name of the stream.

Surrounded by pristine lush green forests, dense meadows, gushing waterfalls, ardent rivers, this spectacular hill station of Chhattisgarh should be in the bucket list of all avid travellers.

How to Reach Mainpat, Chhattisgarh

If you are hesitant about visiting Mainpat because you think that reaching the place will be a tough task, then you are worried for absolutely nothing. This place is well – connected with many nearby cities and states through multiple means of transports. Moreover, every effort to reach this place is worth it because of the scenic landscape that greets to you. Some of the best ways to reach Mainpat are as follows:

By Air: The nearest airport to reach Mainpat is the Birsa Munda Airport located in Ranchi , Jharkhand . This airport is situated at a distance of about 300 km from the centre of Mainpat city. Since this airport is located in a separate state, if you are looking for one in Chhattisgarh only then you can go by the Swami Vivekananda International Airport. This airport is located in Raipur , Chhattisgarh at a distance of about 380 km from Mainpat.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to reach Mainpat is the Ambikapur Railway station. This railway station is located at a distance of approximately 58 km from the centre of the hilltop. Travelling by railways is considered as the most convenient way to reach Mainpat as the railway station is quite close to the hill station. Moreover, from the station you can easily get any public transport for reaching your destination.
By Road: You will be pleased to know that Mainpat is easy to reach from roadways as well. The place is well – connected to many major nearby cities and states such as Raipur, Raigarh, Jharkhand and so on. Since the road condition is good and they offer scenic views, you can travel by personal vehicle also. Apart from that, there are many government owned buses which run from different cities in Chhattisgarh to Mainpat.

Best Time To Visit Mainpat, Chhattisgarh

Mainpat receives visitors from all over the country throughout the course of the year. This is one spectacular tourist place in Chhattisgarh and if you plan your trip according to the best time to travel, then you are assured of having a pleasant experience. From the month of July till October, Mainpat experiences Monsoons. With cold showers and pleasant breeze, the temperature during this season remains very nice. It is also a good time to visit Mainpat as you get to see the natural beauty and the stunning waterfalls at their peak beauty. Finally, from the month of November till March, the place experiences the winter season which is also considered as the best time to visit Mainpat. The weather during this time remains usually cold but it is believed to be a good time to go for treks, long walks and indulging in any sort of outdoor adventure or sightseeing.

Q1. How is the Food at Mainpat?

Ans. There are many small eateries offering basic Indian snacks spread across the hill station, but one must definitely try the authentic Tibetan cuisine dishes like Momos, Shabale, Thukpa, etc here.

Q2. Does Mainpat Offer Any Adventure Activities?

Ans. Offering a plenty of adventure sports such as treks along the hills, paragliding, rock climbing, rappelling and many more, Mainpat is like a paradise for every adventure junkie

Q3. Is Summer Season A Good Time To Visit Mainpat?

Ans. Though Mainpat does not receive a more severe summer than other places in Chhattisgarh, still it is not considered as a good time to visit because most of the water bodies dry up.

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Mainpat is a small village in Chhattisgarh state, Central India. Mainpat has become known for the Tibetans who have been living there for the last four or five decades.

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Mainpat is a group of 62 plateaus perched at 1,100 m/3,200 ft. The road climbs 30 km from the base of the hill through forests of Sal. The area has been home to the Yadavs and tribes like Manjhi, Manjhwar, Kanwar, Oraon and Pahadi Korwa, and more recently Tibetans.

Mainpat, locally known as 'Mini Tibet', is a hill station on a plateau in Sarguja District of Chhattisgarh state. Chhattisgarh is the most forested state of India. Mainpat was nothing more than a jungle clearing where only a few local Indians dared to live. It was a beautiful landscape in a very isolated place. The Tibetan people built huts which gradually developed to better houses where they live today. The condition of the roads remained in bad shape. It has been renovated and is in great condition at least for now.

This is one of the regions where the Indian government settled Tibetan refugees in 1963 in the wake of the Chinese invasion of Tibet. Apart from the jungle tribals of the area, there are 7 settlements accommodating around 2,000 people, with Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in most of the camps.

Mainpat is a charming picturesque place with many cultural and natural sites of interest. Viewed from Mehta Point and Pharphatia, the valley and hills of Mainpat offer beautiful waterfalls, like Tiger Point where tigers roam and Machali or Fish Point as the river here was known for a type of fish. A strange sight includes the bouncing swap of Jaljali and charming Chota Jharanā tucked away in a pocket of jungle with a small waterfall with beautiful scenic views. Other notable sights include the beautiful Buddhist temples on this remote jungle plateau and attractions such as Bageecha and Zalzala. There are plenty of inspiring adventures to be explored in this wild and remote hill station.

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Mainpat is about 55 km by road from Ambikapur . The journey takes about one hour. Avoid driving after dusk.

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There are several Tibetan monasteries ; and especially the monastery in the 3rd camp is really nice.
There is a place called Bouncing Land or "Jaljala" in a local language. The speciality of this place is that if a person jumps in one place, things in the whole area shake and the ground appears to be like a trampoline.
Every year in January or February, the Mainpat Carnival is celebrated at this place and it is really cool.
There are two scenic waterfalls , namely Tiger Point Waterfall and Fish Point Waterfall.
The sunset at Mehta Point is famous, but sometimes the fog reduces the fun.
Parpatiya also provides a very nice scenic beauty and several hills appear to be exact cube blocks from there.

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A high-end resort has been opened by the tourism department of the state.

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Mainpat, Ultapani, Daldali – hidden gems of Chhattisgarh

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Last Updated on: May 20, 2021

We were in Bilaspur when we took a trip to Mainpat, a hidden hill station in Chhattisgarh. The place is known as Shimla of Chhattisgarh and boasts of beautiful landscapes and a few interesting places like Ultapani, Daldali (also Daldala or Jaljala) and Magnetic Hill. It was a wonderful trip with few other bloggers from Kolkata where we explored Bilaspur and these hidden gems of Chhattisgarh.

“Have you ever heard of a place called Mainpat”?

“Main part? What is that?”

“No, no. Not main part. It is Mainpat. The place where the ground is always shaking and you can also see water flowing in the opposite direction.”

This is how Mainpat was first introduced to me. The two facts presented before me was enough to pique my interest in the place. I always believed that Chhattisgarh is a hidden paradise in terms of tourism. The new state is yet to blossom fully in terms of travel and tourism. And I am sure there are a lot of interesting and captivating places in the beautiful state that are yet to be discovered.

Well, coming back to Mainpat. So the places Ultapani (where water flows in the opposite direction) and Daldali ( where the ground shakes 24X7) made me want to know more about Mainpat. Incidentally, I also came to know that there is a place in Mainpat just like the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh ! It is a place where your car defies gravity and moves uphill if you keep it in neutral. That was too much excitement for a place and we knew that we had to be there.

We usually keep an open mind while travelling. You never know how and where the road will spring up a surprise. And India is so full of incredible places, things and people, travelling in any part of the country is so fulfilling. If the landscapes do not satisfy, the people will. If you do not find the culture interesting enough, the vistas might stun you. This is our incredible India!

On the way to Mainpat,places to visit in Chhattisgarh

So, where is Mainpat located?

Mainpat is a small hill station in the Surjuga District of Chhattisgarh. Located in the northern part of the state, the nearest town is Ambikapur, 75 km away. Mainpat is around 250 km from Bilaspur. We were in Bilaspur, so started quite early from the city. It takes around 7 hours to Mainpat from Bilaspur. We did not have time in hand, so had to return on the same day. But we recommend you to spend at least 2 days in Mainpat .

Did you know, Mainpat is known as the Shimla of Chhattisgarh?

Mainpat is located on the Vindhya Range at an altitude of 3500 feet above the sea level. The place is extremely beautiful surrounded by greenery all around. There is also a Buddhist settlement at Mainpat and a beautiful monastery. Mainpat seem to tick all the boxes when it came to my favourites! Agni and I have a keen interest in Buddhist monasteries and traditions. With the other interesting places like Ultapani, Magnetic Hill and Daldali , we were quite upbeat that the trip to Mainpat was going to be quite interesting.

The journey to Mainpat – the hidden gem of Chhattisgarh Tourism

We started at around 8 AM from Bilaspur. The distance to cover was 250 km. The road was long, but as they say, good company makes the journey better. We, 3 ladies, were in one car while the gentlemen in another car. Our car driver Bilaluddin was a jolly chap who also entertained us with his stories, especially while returning.

The road towards Ambikapur was quite a good with occasional rough patches here and there. We could understand that the roads are being constructed. The journey was quite scenic as we passed through highways, forests and elephant corridors.

Finally, after a long drive, we were at the start of the hill roads. There was a board saying “Ghat begins” just like the same we saw on our way to Daringbadi . The winding road towards Mainpat had started. The road consisted of some turns and bends that would require a good driver to navigate. The temperature changed going on the cooler side. The surroundings became greener. The air was pure and crisp. We were moving away from the polluted city and town towards a greener and cleaner hill station.

Before we arrived at Mainpat, we could spot the signboard for Ultapani. Excited we were, we turned our car to take the road towards Ultapani.

Places to visit in Mainpat

Mainpat is an interesting place with a lot of attractions. Since tourism is not yet well developed in this part, we had to search for these places. There are signboards on the way, but it is always better to ask the locals.

Ultapani – Does water really flows in reverse direction?

Our first destination was Ultapani and Magnetic Hill . As I mentioned before, Ultapani lies just a few kilometres before entering Mainpat main area. Well, you will find a signboard only on the main road pointing to take the diversion towards Ultapani. Once you take the diversion, there are no other signboards or anything to guide you to the place. Ultapani is located in the Bisarpani Gram Panchayat of Mainpat.

Ultapani in Bisarpani GP, Mainpat - water flows in reverse direction here

If you search for Ultapani in Google, you will come across a few images showing a waterfall flowing in the reverse direction. A few YouTube videos also have the same picture of the reverse waterfall as its thumbnail. But do not expect anything of that kind. There are no waterfalls flowing in the reverse direction there. But that does not mean the place is not interesting.

There is actually a small stream flowing inside the village. A few locals pointed us to the source and endpoint of the stream and explained to us the phenomenon. There is a small stream that starts from a hillock, flows uphill for a few metres before flowing downhill again. There is a signboard saying “ Udgam sthal ” (meaning starting point) that shows 0 metres. They have perhaps taken this altitude as the starting point and standardized it at zero. After the stream flows through a few metres, you will encounter another board saying “ Antim Ksher ” (meaning the endpoint) showing 185 m. If you put a grass blade or a piece of paper in the stream, they actually flow in the reverse direction. The piece of the paper flows towards the endpoint away from the Udgam Sthal .

The stream was narrow when we visited Ultapani. During the monsoon, the size of the stream increases. I guess it would be a better view during the monsoon. The villagers of Bisarpani says that there are no such ground in the village from where water is not found. Actually, the water level of Bisarpani is quite high and so the farmers usually do not face irrigational problems while farming.

Reason behind the reverse flow of water at Ultapani

Even if it seems that Ultapani is proving the science textbooks that we read in school as wrong, actually it is not so. There are scientific reasons for almost all that occurs in the universe.

Ultapani - Mainpat, Chhatisgarh Tourism - where water flows in opposite direction

Do you remember reading about siphon action in your physics classes? It was the phenomenon where liquid flows from a reservoir at a higher elevation to another reservoir at a lower level when the two reservoirs are separated by a hill or high-level ground.

Here too, the case is somewhat similar to siphon action. The stream starts from a point then flows uphill for a certain distance before again flowing downstream. Well, that was too much of science for now. Whatever be the reason, for the first time, Ultapani does seem like a miracle. Ultapani actually means reverse water.

Magnetic Hill – where the car defies gravity

Magnetic Hill in Chhattisgarh - this is the starting point where the car is stopped

Another interesting place just near the Ultapani stream is Magnetic Hill. I had known all these years about the Magnetic Hill near Leh town where the car moves uphill without having to drive.

Our very own Chhattisgarh also boasts of having a Magnetic Hill . On the way to the Ultapani stream, there is a signboard on the road saying where to stop the car and witness this strange phenomenon. We stopped the car, set the gear in neutral and released the brake. The car started moving backwards automatically and that too in good speed. Having been to Ladakh this was not new to me, but here too I was on the lookout for the reason for such a phenomenon.

The car coming from a distance at Magnetic Hill in Mainpat, Chhattisgarh

What is the reason behind the Magnetic Hill phenomenon?

Just as in the case of Magnetic Hill Leh, the Magnetic Hill in Mainpat can also be explained scientifically. The answer lies at the zero point, that is where the car is initially stopped before is starts moving backwards. There is a slight dip in the road for some distance. As you release the brake, the car moves downwards first, gains momentum and then moves the rest of the distance uphill. The dip is not evident from the viewpoint, neither from the hilltop. It is a great example of optical illusion as well.

Daldali, Daldala or Zalzali or Zalzala

Zalzali or Jaljala in Mainpat Chhattisgarh

It was quite an excitement seeing Ultapani and Magnetic Hill. But the best one was reserved for later. The place was called Daldala or Zalzala or Daldali. It was called by numerous names, but it was the place where the ground shakes all the time. I had seen Magnetic Hill in Ladakh before, heard of places similar to Ultapani, but had never heard of anything like Daldala. I did not know any place where the ground vibrates all the time. So visiting Daldai was definitely on cards.

After Ultapani, we arrived at Mainpat market. But the location of Daldala was not found easily. There was obviously no clear road signs and after taking a number of wrong turns and driving on wrong but beautiful routes, we took the help of some friendly locals and arrived at Daladala.

Jumping at Daldali or Daldala in Mainpat

It was just a nondescript place with a signboard saying Daldali . There was also a sign asking people to be careful in Daldali. After all, Daldala actually means “swampland” or marsh. Chances are there you could get stuck in the mud. One of our friends had actually stuck his leg on the muddy area of Daldala. So be careful when you are there.

We took a flight of broken stone steps and suddenly a vast expanse of greenery was right in front of us. It was a huge field with trees seen at a distance. A few people were already on the field, some of them jumping up and down. While walking to the place, I kept on wondering what is so special about the place and what was the reason for jumping.

I finally came to know when I felt a tremble beneath my feet! Startled at first, I looked around and saw surprising expressions on the faces of my friends too. This was Daldali, the place where the ground shakes. If you jump a little, you can feel the ground shaking. It is just like a huge trampoline. Remember, as kids when we used to go to fairs and there was a huge trampoline-like surface where we used to jump up and down? The surface used to jump with us. Daldali is exactly like that but on the earth!

It was more like bouncing and the more we jumped we could feel the bounce. It seemed that the earth had turned into a huge chunk of jelly and we were dancing on top of it.

Daldala or Zalzala at Mainpat Chhattisgarh

Why does the ground shake at Daldali?

Well, Daldali is actually a bog. According to Wikipedia, A bog or bogland is a wetland that accumulates peat, a deposit of dead plant material, often mosses. Bogs occur when the water in the ground is acidic and is of low nutrients. These types of landmasses usually have a thick upper layer but the lower layer has watery subsoil. The upper layers are usually bouncy in nature. Some portions remain weaker and water usually seeps up making them dangerous. Heavy objects tend to sink in those weak layers. So it is better to be careful at Daldala or Zalzala.

Tiger Point Waterfall

There is a beautiful waterfall located in Mainpat known as the Tiger Point Waterfall. Surrounded by dense foliage, it falls from a drop of 60 m. it is said that tigers used to been in this area long back and so the name given. To see the Tiger Point Waterfall, you have to climb down almost 150 steps.

Mehta Point

Mehta Point is located 8 km from Mainpat and it is a beautiful viewpoint situated on the borders of Surjuga and Raigarh. You can get lovely views of the mountains and surrounding landscapes from Mehta Point.

Machali (Fish) Point & Fish Point Waterfall

This is located near Tibetan Camp 6. Enveloped by deep forests a river flows through and plunges from a height of 80 m. This place is known as the Fish Point Waterfall. Be careful while visiting. The rocks can be quite slippery.

Dhakpo Monastery

Mainpat has a considerable Tibetan population who have settled here after coming to India from Tibet. The Dhakpo Monastery is a quaint monastery in Mainpat in a peaceful surrounding.

Mainpat Tibetan Settlement – A bit of Tibet in Chhattisgarh

In 1962-63, when a number of Tibetans migrated to India from Tibet, Government of India had allotted them lands at various places for settlement. About 3000 acres of land was given to the migrated Tibetans at Mainpat area. Initially, around 1400 Tibetans settled down at one single camp. The Tibetans chose to live at the hill area as the heat of the plains were unbearable to them. Mainpat was a forest area at that time. They cleared some forest land and built up a camp to settle down. Now there are about 2300 Tibetans residing in Mainpat and they have been spread across seven camps now. After settling down, they started agriculture for a living along with making handicrafts. You can easily make out the Tibetan houses by seeing the colourful prayer flags. You can also visit the stroll around the Tibetan camps to see hoe Mainpat in Chhatisgarh has become a “ Mini Tibet ”.

Visiting Mainpat was one of the surprises of our Chhattisgarh trip. Due to time constraint, we could only visit Ultapani and Daldali and the monastery from a distance. We had to return to Bilaspur that day itself, so we started our journey back towards Bilaspur at around 5 PM. It was again a long journey back and this time we were quite tired. We three ladies in the car were sleepy and drowsy, but Bilal, while driving the car also kept us totally entertained with his jokes. While returning, I silently wished to come back to this place again and stay here for a few days .

How to reach Mainpat

The nearest Railway Station is Ambikapur. It is connected from Raipur and Bilaspur by trains. The nearest airport is at Raipur. Buses are also available from Raipur and Bilaspur to Ambikapur. From Ambikapur, you can take a car to Mainpat.

Places to stay in Mainpat

We saw a few hotels in Mainpat. We heard a positive review of Shaila Resort. Contact for Shaila resort: +91-9584003002. There are a few other hotels that we saw on the way.

There are a few Tibetan Restaurant in the market area from where you can eat momos, thukpas and other Tibetan food.

Disclaimer: We were invited to Bilaspur, Chhatisgarh by the Aananda Imperial Bilaspur to explore Bilaspur and around. We thank them for introducing us to Bilaspur. The views in this article are, however, completely ours.

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21 comments.

I am from Bilaspur and enjoyed reading about my beloved state in your blog. Have to go back and travel around more. Thank you for writing this post.

Thank you reading our blog. Bilaspur is a wonderful place and we have so many memories associated with the place. Thanks a lot for your kind words.

You missed a must visited place like parpatiya….

I know! We had so less time. Next time I am there, I will surely visit. Thank you for the comment!

I visited Chhattisgarh on a FAM trip in 2015. Ever since I came back, I can’t stop raving about about this state. I have covered a lot in Chhattisgarh except Manipat. Your post has reminded me to share my stories too. This state is an unexplored paradise in India and I loved reading about this small hill station. Not even surprised to know about Ultapani and magnetic hills as this state is a land full of surprises. Would love to go back again and this time Manipat would be my destination.

Thank you Parnashree! Chhattisgarh is really a wonderful state.

There is so much on offer in the sub continent and posts like these only help people around the world discover these amazing places that are less known about in India. I must admit that looking at the visuals and having visited the poplar hill station of India it does resemble quite like Shimla. I have not travelled much around Chhattisgarh but seems there is a lot on offer in this region.Ultapani and Mainpat come across as truly fascinating villages and a photographers treat. Thanks for sharing these great destinations.

Thank you Amar!

A nice read. Mainpat is truly a hidden gem.

I spent a year in India but never visited Chattisgarh because honestly, I didn’t think there’s much to see over there. At least, most of my local friends gave me that vibe. However, this article proves them (and me) wrong. I would love to visit Manipat when I come back to India.

Thank you Daniel! Infact, we Indians are not aware of many of these beautiful places! If you are here again, do visit Chhatisgarh. The place is fascinating.

It never fails to amaze me to read about places in India. Such a beautiful and natural country which I haven’t made it to yet but its on my list. Mainpat sounds really intriguing, it seems to defy science on first glance, water flowing in opposite direction, shaking grounds, car defying gravity, sounds a lot like the backdrop of a great science fiction ! thanks for introducing me to Ultapani, Daldali and Ladakh.

Red dirt, bright green grass and turquoise water, this area is beautiful! Not sure how I feel about the ground shaking, I live in Southern California so that might send me into an earthquake panic. I love checking out odd things so watching my car move uphill in neutral and a waterfall flowing in the reverse direction got my attention! Now I need to google what an elephant corridor is, that has me intrigued too!

Thank you Sherianne! Yes, I can understand your panic when the ground shakes. But this was a different experience!

Even if magnetic hill, the reverse water flow and shaking grounds can be scientifically explained, it still sounds like Ultapani and Mainpat are fascinating villages. Sometimes legends, myths and mysteries are the exact encouragement we need to explore some of the off-the-beaten path locations. It sounds like both of these are exactly that and incredibly authentic places to visit!

Thank you Kate! You are right, even if there are scientific explanations to all these natural wonders, they still remain wonderful and always fascinating!

This was a very interesting piece. I visited Chattisgarh many years ago and lived the rugged beauty of nature there. Your scientific explanation for uphill stream and magnetic Hills make it most interesting. I think its really an unexplored gem of India

This is my first time to hear about Mainpat and really have no idea about it.

Well, I am happy to stumble upon your post today and I am glad that I learned something new. This place is beautiful and is just worth the visit.

The views are Mehta Point are simply stunning! It is very cool to read the explanations behind the phenomenons are Mainpat. I can’t believe your car can move uphill in neutral or the water flows in the opposite direction due to the siphon – you must have to see it to believe it! Seems like a very beautiful and interesting place. I can’t wait to visit India.

Thank you so much!

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Things To Do In Mainpat

Tourism has been growing in central India that has been endowed with natural beauty and abundant resources. The state of Chhattisgarh is especially blessed with several different cities, wildlife sanctuaries and hill stations. One such hill station is Mainpat; located at a higher altitude on the northern part of the state, this hill top is a popular spot for tourists to visit, especially in winter. It is quite famous for the Tibetan refugee camps and the Buddhist culture. Due to the hill station being very popular in Chhattisgarh and India, there are several things to do in Mainpat that tourists will enjoy. Let us explore some of the things one can explore on their trip to Mainpat.

Paragliding

Mainpat stretches over 368 sq km and is situated on a plateau. This table top provides great views of the mountains, surrounded by green forests and waterfalls. Due to the place being located on a hill top, adventure sports are quite popular. The sport of paragliding is one of the most popular things to do in Mainpat. The Chhattisgarh Tourism Board offers tourists a wide range of activities to indulge in and explore the landscape of Mainpat. Mehta Point is a great place to enjoy this sport; distanced at 8 km from Mainpat is this point where you can enjoy the thrill of paragliding along with witnessing natural untouched beauty and greenery.

Try out Rappelling

Rappelling is a sport where one descends from a tall mountain with the help of a rope. This technique is used by mountain climbers and is quite popular amongst trekkers climbing hills and mountains. In Mainpat you can exist in the arms of nature and get some of the most beautiful panoramic views of the place. Get a chilling experience of getting up on some of the highest points of Mainpat, enjoying the scenic beauty, breathing the fresh air and being one with nature and then rappel you’re way down back to the base. This sport is enjoyed by hardcore adventure enthusiasts.

Enjoy Zorbing Ball

A little away from the center of Mainpat are villages like Bisaar Paani that offer tourists a chance to indulge in adventure sports. Zorbing ball is a sport where a person goes inside a plastic like transparent big ball that rolls either downhill or on water. It can also be done on leveled roads, but for that the person would have to manually move the ball. Since Mainpat is located at an elevation, this is the perfect place for Zorbing ball. The village of Bisaar Paani provides spaces where one can enjoy this sport to the fullest. The fields on which you can engage in this port have white and yellow crops and provide for a good place to have fun with this activity.

Enjoy Water Sports

If you are looking for some water adventure sports, head over to enjoy the sport of river rafting in Mainpat. Head to Tattapani in Ambikapur, where you can have a great rafting experience. A tributary of Mahanadi, the Mand rises to an elevation of 686 m in Surguja District and then eventually drains out to the south of Mainpat and this great place to enjoy water sports. Due to the speed and rush of the water, river rafting becomes even more fun due to the existence of high waves. Many people engage in this sport, especially in the summer when the climate is a bit warm for doing water sports.

Attend Mainpat Carnival

Organised by the local Mainpat Carnival Committee, the Mianpat Carnival is held at the very start of the year when winter is still ongoing. In this carnival several popular artists from dance, comedy and music industry are invited to perform for the local as well as tourist crowds. There are other events held for adventure enthusiasts; some of them include bicycle riding, body building shows, four wheeler races, flying kite competitions and so much more. Along with entertaining performances and competitions, there are other things like shops selling exotic souvenirs and locally made items. Also, there are stalls that sell delicious street food to everyone attending the carnival.

Witness Tibetan Settlements

From 1962 to 1963, a lot of Tibetans fled from their home ground to follow Dalai Lama who was seeking refuge in India . During this time, the Indian government helped these people to settle down throughout India. One of the main settlements is in Mainpat, which has now become a tourist attraction for many. Back in the day when Chhattisgarh was still Madhya Pradesh , the government had placed 1400 Tibetans in 3000 acres of land in Mainpat where they still live. At first there was a single camp in which everyone stayed, but eventually the Tibetans started making their own homes and communities within the settlement. The people here farm, fish, do agricultural work and herd sheep as well. Visit these settlements in Mainpat to get an idea of the Tibetan culture and how they have adapted and made their own home in a place like Mainpat.

Go Inside Ramgarh and Sita Bengra

Situated in Surguja district, close to Mainpat is the Ramgarh and Sita Bengra caves. These caves are quite secluded and are surrounded by dense forests and some amount of wildlife as well. It is said that Sri Ram and Sita spent fourteen years of their exile away from home in these caves. Once you get there, you must speak to some of the locals around in the vicinity to hear stories about the cave and mythology related to it, indeed it is quite interesting. Right in front of these caves, people from previous eras have carved out stones to make benches; you can sit by these benches if you aren’t willing to go inside the cave to explore.

Discover Local Culture

If you want to dig deep into the culture and traditions of the place, villages are the best places to soak in some knowledge about the local lifestyle of the people and their livelihood. There are twenty one villages in Mainpat and each one is worth visiting. Villages like Deepadih are popular with tribal villagers who have a complete world of their own. This village is famous for selling handmade good like cloth, handicrafts, idols etc. You can also witness festivals in their classic form in these villages; festivals like Dussehra, Holi and Diwali are celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm in these places. Narbadur village in Mainpat is also a popular place to visit to explore more about the lifestyle of the people living in the region.

Go on a Trek

While visiting Mianpat there are some things that ought to be done; one of them includes trekking on the beautiful mountains of this hill station. This place is a paradise for nature lovers and trekkers as there is so much to be discovered. If you are looking to go on an adrenaline rush in this hill station, trekking is a sport that you must absolutely indulge in. Mainpat is the home to some of the most beautiful mountain ranges like the Bialadila range; this range of mountain is shaped like the hump of an ox and is known as Bullock’s hump locally. This is a great place to start your trekking journey and explore some of the most scenic sites. The top most points on these mountain ranges is Akash Nagar and Kailash Nagar, which are worth climbing up and witnessing the lovely view.

Spend a Day by a Waterfall

Chhattisgarh and especially Mainpat are endowed with some of the most natural places on earth. Mainpat being a quaint hill station has a beautiful range of mountains, some of the calmest of rivers and gushing waterfalls. Some waterfalls that must be visited are the Dev-Pahari Waterfall, Gullu Waterfall and Tiger Point water. The latter, Tiger Point is one of the most popular places to enjoy the waterfall. At the bottom, you can even have a swim or simply lay back and relax the sound and feel of the gushing waterfall. This is a great way to spend a day relaxing with your family.

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Discover Mainpat, Chhattisgarh: Your Ultimate Offbeat Destination

Welcome to Mainpat, Chhattisgarh , where the echoes of nature blend harmoniously with the vibrant culture of the region. Nestled in the lap of the Satpura Range, Mainpat stands as a testament to the untouched beauty that awaits explorers seeking a unique travel experience. In this comprehensive guide, we delve deep into the wonders of Mainpat, revealing why it is your ultimate offbeat destination.

Surrender to Nature’s Charms

Mainpat greets visitors with lush greenery, rolling hills, and pristine waterfalls that beckon adventurers to explore its natural wonders. Waterfalls cascade down rocky cliffs, creating picturesque scenes that are a photographer’s dream. Trekking trails meander through dense forests, offering glimpses of diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this tranquil haven.

Embrace the Cultural Tapestry

Steeped in rich cultural heritage, Mainpat is a melting pot of traditions, festivals, and folklore. The warmth of the locals envelops visitors as they immerse themselves in the vibrant festivities that characterize life in Mainpat. From traditional dance performances to colorful festivals celebrating harvests and rituals, every moment in Mainpat is infused with cultural significance.

Explore Offbeat Attractions

Mainpat boasts a plethora of offbeat attractions that promise unforgettable experiences. The Tiger Point offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, while the Sailana Waterfall captivates with its ethereal beauty. The Chitrasen Cave enchants with its mystical aura, inviting visitors to unravel its secrets.

Indulge in Adventure

For adrenaline junkies, Mainpat offers a myriad of adventure activities that promise thrills and excitement. Paragliding enthusiasts can soar high above the rolling hills, while trekkers can conquer challenging trails that lead to hidden vistas. River rafting in the nearby rivers provides an exhilarating way to experience the untamed beauty of nature.

Savour Local Delicacies

No visit to Mainpat is complete without indulging in its delectable cuisine. From traditional Chhattisgarhi dishes to exotic tribal delicacies, the culinary scene in Mainpat is a gastronomic delight. Local markets brim with fresh produce, spices, and handmade crafts, offering visitors a glimpse into the vibrant culinary and artisanal traditions of the region.

Experience Tranquility

Mainpat offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, where time slows down, and every moment is savored. Homestays nestled amidst nature provide a tranquil retreat, allowing visitors to reconnect with themselves and the world around them. Yoga and meditation sessions amidst the serene surroundings offer rejuvenation for the mind, body, and soul.

Plan Your Journey

When planning your journey to Mainpat, Chhattisgarh, it is essential to consider the best time to visit. The monsoon season transforms the landscape into a lush green paradise, while the winter months offer pleasant weather ideal for outdoor activities. It is advisable to check local weather forecasts and road conditions before embarking on your adventure.

Planning Your Expedition

Before embarking on your journey to Mainpat, it’s crucial to plan meticulously to make the most of your adventure. Begin by researching the accommodation options available in the area. Mainpat offers a variety of lodging choices, ranging from cozy guesthouses to eco-friendly resorts, ensuring a comfortable stay for every traveler.

Next, consider your mode of transportation . While road trips offer the flexibility to explore at your own pace, public transportation options such as buses and taxis are also available for those preferring a hassle-free commute. It’s advisable to book transportation in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Pack wisely, keeping in mind the diverse terrain and weather conditions of Mainpat. Lightweight clothing, sturdy hiking shoes, and essential travel accessories such as sunscreen, insect repellent, and a first-aid kit are indispensable for a smooth and enjoyable journey.

Immersive Cultural Experiences

To truly immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of Mainpat, consider participating in local festivals and events. These vibrant celebrations offer insights into the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the region’s indigenous communities. Engage with locals, learn traditional crafts, and savor authentic culinary delights for a truly enriching experience.

Explore the local markets brimming with handcrafted souvenirs, textiles, and artifacts, each bearing the unique essence of Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage. From intricate tribal jewelry to intricately woven textiles, these treasures serve as timeless mementos of your journey through Mainpat.

Navigating the Terrain

As you traverse the rugged terrain of Mainpat, be mindful of ecological conservation efforts aimed at preserving the region’s natural beauty. Respect wildlife habitats, refrain from littering, and adhere to designated hiking trails to minimize environmental impact. By practicing responsible tourism, you contribute to the sustainability of Mainpat’s ecosystem for future generations to enjoy.

Capturing Memories

Mainpat offers endless opportunities for photography enthusiasts to capture breathtaking landscapes, vibrant festivals, and candid moments that tell the story of your journey. From golden sunsets casting a warm glow over the hills to colorful tribal attire adorning local dancers, every frame is a testament to the allure of Mainpat’s charm.

Discovering Hidden Treasures

Mainpat, Chhattisgarh, remains a well-kept secret awaiting exploration. Its serene landscapes, vibrant culture, and diverse offerings make it a destination unlike any other. As you embark on your journey to Mainpat, prepare to be captivated by its enchanting allure and endless possibilities for adventure.

Embracing Nature’s Bounty

Nature enthusiasts will find solace in Mainpat’s verdant forests, cascading waterfalls, and pristine lakes. Sunset Point offers panoramic views of the horizon bathed in hues of orange and gold, a sight that lingers in memory long after you depart. The gentle rustle of leaves and the melodious chirping of birds create a symphony of serenity, inviting you to embrace the tranquility of the natural world.

Delving into Cultural Riches

Mainpat’s cultural landscape is as diverse as it is fascinating. Embark on a journey through time as you explore ancient temples adorned with intricate carvings and sacred rituals that have endured for centuries. Witness traditional dance performances that echo the rhythm of life in Chhattisgarh, each movement a testament to the region’s rich cultural heritage.

Experiencing Adventure at Every Turn

For thrill-seekers, Mainpat offers a playground of adrenaline-pumping activities. Rock climbing enthusiasts can test their skills on the rugged cliffs that dot the landscape, while caving expeditions unveil hidden chambers and stalactite formations that date back millennia. The rush of white-water rafting on the gushing rivers is an experience that promises to leave you breathless and exhilarated.

Indulging in Gastronomic Delights

No journey to Mainpat is complete without sampling its culinary treasures. Savour the flavors of authentic Chhattisgarhi cuisine, where fragrant spices and fresh ingredients come together to create a culinary symphony that delights the senses. From piping hot dal bafle to mouthwatering chila , each dish tells a story of tradition and craftsmanship passed down through generations.

Planning Your Escape

As you plan your escape to Mainpat, consider the practicalities of travel. Accommodation options range from rustic cottages nestled amidst pine forests to luxury resorts offering world-class amenities. Book your stay in advance to ensure availability, especially during peak tourist seasons.

Navigating the Terrain with Ease

While Mainpat’s rugged terrain may present challenges, proper preparation ensures a smooth and enjoyable journey. Invest in sturdy footwear and lightweight clothing suitable for trekking and exploration. Carry ample water and snacks to stay hydrated and energized during your adventures.

Capturing Moments, Creating Memories

Every moment in Mainpat is a treasure waiting to be discovered and immortalized. Arm yourself with a camera or smartphone to capture the beauty of the landscape, the warmth of local hospitality, and the joy of shared experiences. These snapshots serve as reminders of a journey filled with wonder and discovery.

Embrace the Spirit of Exploration

In the heart of Mainpat, amidst towering trees and whispering winds, lies the promise of adventure and the allure of the unknown. Embrace the spirit of exploration as you wander off the beaten path, guided by curiosity and fueled by the desire to unravel the mysteries of this enchanting land.

Unveiling Mainpat’s Splendor

Mainpat, Chhattisgarh, stands as a testament to the beauty of the unexplored, the richness of culture, and the boundless spirit of adventure. Embark on a voyage of discovery and let Mainpat weave its magic around you, leaving you spellbound and transformed.

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Mainpat is a favorable tourist destination. The place is lush green and the romantic dawn and dusk so very enchanting. Manipat is said to be the best honey moon destination. Mainpat is on a plateau with the area surrounded by jungles. The yet to be explored place has beautiful hill slopes, jungles, waterfalls and is a hill station that has not been exploited. There is a Tibetan settlement that offers an excellent opportunity for inter action with them. In fact, Mainpat is also known as ‘Mini Tibet’ because of the settlements. It is also called the Shimla of Sarguja because of what nature has created.

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Tiger point waterfall.

Tiger Point waterfall another beautiful tourist destination located in Mainpat, Surguja district of ‪‎Chhattisgarh

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Chhattisgarh was the region known as Dakshin Koshal, which finds mention in both the Ramayana and Mahabharata

Nearest Airport is Raipur which is 350 Km, Raipur is connected to many major cities via Flight.

Mainpat is 178 kms from Raigarh which is a major station and the other smaller station is Ambikapur which is 80 kms away.

From Raipur airport it is 380 kms by road.

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Mainpat in Surguja- A Tranquil town and ‘Switzerland of Chhattisgarh’

Mainpat chhattisgarh.

Mainpat is a small hill station located in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh state in India. It is also known as the “Mini Tibet” of India because of its significant Tibetan refugee population. The town is situated at an altitude of about 1,100 meters above sea level and is surrounded by lush green forests. The climate of Mainpat is pleasant throughout the year, making it a popular tourist destination in Chhattisgarh. Apart from its natural beauty, Mainpat is also known for its Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and handicrafts. The Tibetan Handicraft Center in Mainpat is a major attraction for tourists, where visitors can buy various handicrafts made by Tibetan refugees living in the town. In addition to the Tibetan influence, Mainpat Chhattisgarh also has several Hindu temples, including the Maa Mahamaya Temple, which is a popular pilgrimage site for locals.

Mainpat Geology

The Mainpat Plateau is a mesa landform; rising more than 450 m high from the foothills and consisting of Archaeans (granite-gneisses, phyllite, etc.), Gondwanas, and Deccan basalt. Archaeans found at the foothills are overlain by the Gondwanas at the western escarpment, and covered by basalt at the top. The Mainpat area is part of the Son-Narmada-Tapti lineament, which is a major tectonic feature in central India. The lineament is believed to have been formed as a result of the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, which led to the formation of the Himalayan mountain range. The Mainpat region is also home to several hot water springs, which are believed to have medicinal properties and are a popular attraction for tourists. These springs are formed as a result of the heating of groundwater by the geothermal activity in the region.

Mainpat weather

Mainpat Chhattisgarh experiences a pleasant climate throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from 15°C to 25°C. During the summer season, from April to June, the weather in Mainpat hill station is mild, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C. The monsoon season in Mainpat hill station starts in July and lasts until September, bringing in heavy rainfall and making the hills and forests look even more lush and green. Avoid visiting Mainpat during the monsoon season as the heavy rainfall may lead to landslides and roadblocks, making it difficult to travel and explore the hill station. Best time to visit Mainpat- The best time to visit Mainpat hill station is during the winter season, from October to March when the weather is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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Mainpat Chhattisgarh tourism place

Mainpat is a popular tourist destination in Chhattisgarh, known for its natural beauty, Tibetan heritage, and cultural richness. Due to its natural attraction, it is also known as the ‘Switzerland/Shimla of Chhattisgarh’. Some of the top tourist attractions in Mainpat are-

Tiger point Mainpat

Tiger Point is a popular viewpoint located in Mainpat Chhattisgarh. It is a scenic location that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding hills and forests. The viewpoint is named after the famous Bengal tiger, which used to roam the forests around the area. Tiger Point is an ideal place to witness beautiful sunsets and enjoy the serene beauty of nature. The viewpoint is located around 1.5 km away from the main market area of Mainpat, and visitors can either trek or take a vehicle to reach the location. The trek to Tiger Point is easy and enjoyable, passing through the lush green forests and hills of Mainpat Chhattisgarh. Tiger Point also offers various other activities such as camping, trekking, and picnicking. Visitors can enjoy a quiet and peaceful picnic with their family and friends amidst the serene beauty of nature. Forest Trekking- Mainpat hill station offer several trekking trails for adventure enthusiasts. Trekking through the forests is an ideal way to explore the natural beauty of Mainpat Chhattisgarh and spot various wildlife species.

Sita Bengra Cave

Sita Bengra Cave is an ancient cave located in Mainpat Chhattisgarh. According to legend, it is believed that the cave was the place where Sita, the wife of Lord Rama, took refuge during her exile. The Sita Bengra Cave is a small but significant historical and cultural site that attracts visitors from all over the world. The cave is situated on a hilltop and can be reached by climbing a flight of stairs. The cave is relatively small, measuring about 20 feet in length and 10 feet in width, but it has great religious significance for many people.

The cave is surrounded by lush green forests, and visitors can enjoy a variety of activities in the surrounding area, including trekking and picnicking. The area is also known for its rich tribal culture and handicrafts, making it a unique destination for visitors who are interested in learning about local traditions.

Mainpat waterfall

Mainpat Waterfall is also known as the “Chhatri” waterfall due to its location near the Chhatri village. It is formed by the Kanhar River and cascades down a rocky hill from a height of around 21 meters. The surrounding area is covered with lush green forests, making it a popular spot for nature lovers and photographers. The waterfall is also surrounded by small hills and mountains that add to its scenic beauty. Visitors to the Mainpat waterfall can enjoy a variety of activities such as swimming, trekking, and camping. The area around the waterfall is also home to several tribal villages where visitors can learn about the local culture and traditions.

Bisar paani Gravity hill

Gravity Hill Bisar Paani is a popular tourist destination located in the Surguja district. It is known for its unique gravitational phenomenon where cars and other objects seem to roll uphill against the force of gravity. Due to the optical illusion, the water of the Bisar river also seems to defy gravity and seems to flow from bottom to uphill, The Bisar Paani is named after reverse water flow.

The Gravity Hill Bisar Paani is situated near the Bisar Paani waterfall. The road leading to the Gravity Hill Bisar Paani appears to be an uphill climb, but when cars are put in neutral gear, they start rolling uphill instead of rolling down. Scientists have tried to explain this phenomenon, but the reason behind this optical illusion is still unknown. Some people believe that the area is under the influence of a powerful magnetic force, while others attribute it to an optical illusion created by the surrounding hills and forests.

Mainpat hot spring

The hot water spring in Mainpat is believed to have medicinal properties and is a popular attraction for tourists. The hot water spring is located in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by hills. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing dip in the warm water while taking in the beautiful scenery. There are also several small pools and baths built around the spring, where visitors can sit and soak in the warm water.

The water in the spring is rich in minerals such as sulfur, magnesium, and calcium, which are believed to have therapeutic benefits for various ailments, including joint pain, skin problems, and respiratory issues. The water in the hot spring is quite hot, with temperatures ranging from 40 to 50 degrees Celsius, and visitors are advised to be careful while entering the water.

Buddhist Monasteries

Mainpat Chhattisgarh is home to several Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, such as Karma Shedrup Choeling Monastery and Tharpa Choling Monastery. These monasteries offer a glimpse into the rich Tibetan culture and tradition. Tibetan Handicraft Center- This center is a major attraction in Mainpat, where visitors can buy various handicrafts made by Tibetan refugees living in the town. The center also offers various workshops on Tibetan art and crafts.

How to Reach Mainpat Chhattisgarh

Mainpat Chhattisgarh is a popular hill station located in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India. The nearest airport to Mainpat is Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, which is located about 240 km away. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Mainpat. The nearest railway station to Mainpat is Ambikapur Railway Station nearly 55.7 km away and it is the best way to reach Mainpat. Mainpat is well connected by road also and Regular buses are available from Raipur, Bilaspur, Ambikapur, and other cities to Mainpat.

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11 famous Mainpat tourist places

Mainpat tourist places; It is a hill station town and popular tourist attraction in Indian state Chhattisgarh. It is a small village in the Surguja district in the northern part of the state of Chhattisgarh.

It is very famous as ‘Shimla of Chattisgarh’ among tourist. Framed by the natural beauty and green forest range,

it’s famous for the Tiger, Fish point, Gahghi waterfall, Daldali point and many more. The place is surrounded by forest and greenery.

It also famous for bird watching, tracking, camping and lots of beautiful spots with breathtaking scenic beauty .

Mainpat is known for the Tibetan refugee camps that have come up in the area. First established in 1962 by the Government of India in order to rehabilitate more than a thousand Tibetan refugees who fled from Tibet during the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959.

The land was made available by the State government of Madhya Pradesh and the Indian Government financed the scheme.

In case of Mainpat, all the necessary arrangements such as temporary huts and ration supplies etc could not be made prior to the arrival of the settlers and as a result the settlers had to face a lot of initial hardships.

The place was in fact a jungle where only a few of the local Indians were living during that time.

But the landscape was beautiful besides being a very isolated place. During that time Tibetans had to go through a hard time building their huts which gradually developed to better houses where they live now.

The condition of the roads were in bad shape (still the road conditions are not par excellent as compared to the most of other settlements).

Like all other Tibetans during that time, people at Mainpat also had a hard time getting comfortable with the climate of the area.

For them, the summers were almost un-acceptable but then as the time passed, everything started getting better.

Not too long after 1965, settlement’s only school for Tibetans (Central School for Tibetans) had started with the help of CTS and DoE(Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala) with Creches at some of the camps.

The first Monastery (Gelug) of the Settlement was built by Dhakpo Rinpoche at Camp

1. After that a second monastery (Kagyue) came up by the grace of Khentse Ripoche at Camp

2. Following that, after a real long time, came the third monastery (Nyingma), which is now the biggest of them (compared to the structure of the monastery building), at camp

3 in 1995 by His Eminence Penor Rinpoche. There are few other small monasteries in the Settlement such as Nyingma-Choetsok and a monastery at camp

6. Recently in the year 2000, another monastery (Kagyue) had started its construction at camp 3.

Since from the very beginning the main livelihood for the settlement’s people had been agriculture and even today agriculture has remained to be the major contributor for the people of the settlement.

Like the Tibetans from all other settlements, Mainpat’s people started their hand in winter sweater selling very early.

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Tiger point is known for tiger sounds when waterfalls hits the ground .It is one of the beautiful spot to visit throughout the year.

Sitting in the laps of Mother nature, cool breeze touching your skin, surrounded by thick green forest and the Mesmerizing falls add to the beauty of this place.

This place is also home to Tibetan refugees. The best time to visit this waterfall is during the monsoon season.

The monsoon consider as the best time to reach this place. The flow of water of the waterfall is at its peack at this time and one can enjoy the view of waterfall.

Temperature near this fall remain always cool even during high summer. It is one of the main attraction of Mainpat.

It’s a water fall surrounded by lush green forest with awesome view the peoples come here to see the beautiful waterfall and for picnic with family and friends.

Fishpoint is a very beautiful attraction of Mainpat. This is the second most beautiful place after Tigerpoint.

This place is very famous among tourist as they can enjoye here with two waterfalls.

The height of the waterfall is around 50 feet and the view is looks awesome once touch the ground.

It is popular as sunset and sun rise point in Mainpat.

It offers you an amazine and beautiful view with adventure sports activity. Mainpat is a beautiful place to spend a day in cool breeze and enjoying the day watching nature’s beauty.

One can find Adventure sports company nearby to experience sports like paragliding, motor biking etc.

The Thinthini stone is a cylindrical rock stone measuring about 200 quintals and is located in Surguja district. This place is located about 15 km from Ambikapur near Darima Airport.

This musical rock is located in a small village near Darima Airport. The peculiarity of this rock is that when it hits the stone, it produces a metallic sound similar to that of utensils. Local people say that Indira Gandhi and even Mahatma Gandhi had come here to see.

It is a group of rocks, the villagers also consider this structure as belonging to the era of Lord Rama and the locals consider it sacred and worship the stone. Remember to take off your shoes before going near this stone.

To visit this place, a short tour of the Mainpat and Ambikapur highway would be required. It may be attractive to the common people but it is a simple rock with different mineral composition.

Here you can play music with stones for this near Ambikapur! While visiting Manpat, one should stop here for some time. Here is Shimla of Chhattisgarh, it is a unique rock that collides with stones at different places to produce a musical sound.

There is a small temple nearby. Which plays like an instrument like tin tin tin. It is a wonderful experience here, it is a very rare feeling, everyone should feel it.

Ghaghi is a kind of waterfall which is nearby from darima at ambikapur mainpat road. It’s a beautiful undiscovered tourist attraction but people have to work hard to get here, because its access path is very bad.

Due to water the road is cut down. But this is a very beautiful picnic spot. It is best place to enjoy picnic with friends and family. Ghaghi is small waterfall on river ghahi which further join Ghunghutta dam.

Forest and green trees all around adds freshness to air. Place is near to ambikapur town in mainpat road via Darima. Though the road for last 1 km is not good otherwise place will definitely mesmerize your mood and make happy.

One who love off-road driving will definitely like it and it is highly recommended to big vehicles like Scorpio etc. It is best time to visit this place in winter. A must visit place near Ambikapur. One can see the waterfall, rocks and a dam.

It is not a commercial tourist place but is frequented by localities. People experiment with their vehicles when they come here. The hill is really magnetic and has a good pull.

The water does flows upwards. The uniqueness of this place is some special effect of magnetic field causing water to flow upwards covering the distance of about 60 meters and the elevation is about 3 feet.

The 185 meter patch of area has Magnetic Fields which forces the stream of water to flow uphill.

There is another wonder there just parallel to the water stream. An unprepared uphill road covering the distance of about 50 meter. The elevation is not much but definite and It could be 1 feet.

Even Vehicles are pulled back (car engine stopped in neutral) at 15 – 20 km/hr speed. Must place to Visit for All to see the Wonder of Mother Nature.

How to reach Mainpat

Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi(IXR) is the nearest airport, located around 298 km with good connectivity with other major airport. Busses are available to reach Mainpat.

Ambikapur railway station (ABKP) 56 km away, it is well connected with other major railhead. Cabs, taxis and public transport can be used to reach the Hotel and Sight-Seeing.

Mainpat is well-connected to many cities across India such as Jharkhand, Orisa and many places in Chattisgarh. One can choose Chattisgarh State Road Transport Corporation or Private Agencies for book online or offline both.

Car is the best option as you can explore more and as their own choice. Raipur, Ranchi, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Ambikapur and nearby place of Mainpat are the best places to roam Mainpat.

Mainpat Hill’s or Kamleshwarpur which is popular for Buddhist temple, located centrally. You can easily get good hotels and it cost under 1000-2000/- Per Night depends on Pick and off seasons. This places itinerary is based on Mainpat Hill’s.

The Winter and Summer season is the peak season, October to June are best months to visit Mainpat tourist places.

Book your hotel near Mainpat Hill’s or Kamleshwarpur. Because Mainpat tourist places are near to this place and from their one can book taxi also for local sightseeing.

Day 1: can cover with local transport as you have to cover only 11-12 KM.
Day 2: One can book full day Taxi, as you have to cover Fish point, Jalpari point, Mehta point and around 30-50km and return.
Day 3: Book full day Taxi or Cab as you have to cover Buddhist Temple, Ultapani, Ghaghi fall, Thinthini patthar and return.

Mainpat Itinerary

Tiger point
Buddhist temple
Daldali point/Jaljali/
Jalpari point
Mehta Point
Ghaghi waterfall
Thinthini patthar
Jungle trekking

* Food-3 Days : 1500/-

* Travel by Car- 2 Days : 4500/-

* Hotel-2 Nights : 2500/-

* Other Activity : 1000/-

Total cost around 4,000-11000/-Rs for 1 Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. You Can Negotiate and plan your own trip as per Distance, Enjoyment, Food, Transport and stay.

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Hey there! Are you tired of the same old vacation spots? Want to explore a place that's offbeat but also offers a unique experience? Then, my friend, you've come to the right place.

Let me introduce you to Mainpat, a small and quirky hill station located in the heart of Chhattisgarh. This hidden gem has everything from picturesque landscapes, waterfalls, and caves to vibrant local culture and mouth-watering cuisine.

But wait, there's more!

Mainpat is also known as 'Mini Tibet' due to its significant population of Tibetan refugees who fled their homeland during the Chinese invasion. As a result, you get to witness some beautiful Tibetan monasteries, prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and delectable momos that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

If you're an adventure junkie like me, then Mainpat won't disappoint. The town offers thrilling activities like trekking, rock climbing, and paragliding. And for those who love peace and quiet, there are plenty of serene locations where one can sit back and relax amidst nature.

So what are you waiting for?

Pack your bags and head over to Mainpat for a vacation that's both fun-filled and soulful. Trust me; this charming hill station will leave you mesmerized with its beauty and warmth. Don't miss out on experiencing this little slice of heaven on earth!

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Mainpat is a small town located in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India. It is also known as the "Shimla of Surguja" due to its cool and pleasant climate throughout the year. The history of Mainpat dates back to the 19th century when it was founded by a group of Tibetan refugees who fled from their homeland due to political unrest.

Legend has it that Mainpat was named after a local saint called "Mai" who used to meditate in the area. The town has a unique culture that is a blend of Tibetan and Indian traditions. Tourists flock to Mainpat to witness its vibrant festivals, such as the Losar Festival, which marks the Tibetan New Year.

The town is also famous for its mouth-watering momos and thukpa, which are traditional Tibetan dishes. The locals are warm and welcoming, always happy to share their stories and culture with visitors.

One must-visit attraction in Mainpat is the Karma Kagyu Monastery, which was established by His Holiness Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje in 1976. It is one of the largest monasteries in Chhattisgarh and attracts thousands of devotees every year.

Despite being a small town, Mainpat has a rich history and culture that never fails to impress visitors. So, if you are looking for an offbeat destination that offers an unforgettable experience, pack your bags and head over to Mainpat!

Mainpat, a small town located in the state of Chhattisgarh, India, is a perfect destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers. There are several ways to reach Mainpat, each with its own unique charm.

By Air: The nearest airport to Mainpat is the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, which is approximately 200 km away. From there, you can take a taxi or bus to reach Mainpat.

By Train: The nearest railway station to Mainpat is Pendra Road Railway Station, which is approximately 70 km away. From there, you can take a taxi or bus to reach Mainpat.

By Road: Mainpat is well-connected by road to major cities like Raipur and Bilaspur. You can either take a private taxi or bus from these cities to reach Mainpat.

By Bike: If you are an adventure enthusiast and love bike rides, then taking a bike trip to Mainpat could be an amazing experience. The scenic route through the hills and forests will leave you mesmerized.

By Trekking: For trekking enthusiasts, there are several trekking routes that lead to Mainpat from nearby towns and villages. These treks offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

By Paragliding: If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, then paragliding from nearby hills could be an unforgettable experience. You'll get a bird's eye view of the entire region while soaring through the air.

In conclusion, reaching Mainpat could be an adventure in itself with various transportation options available. Choose the one that suits your preference and budget and embark on a journey to explore this hidden gem of Chhattisgarh!

Mainpat, a beautiful hill station in the state of Chhattisgarh, experiences a subtropical climate. The weather in Mainpat remains pleasant throughout the year, but the temperature drops during winters.

The winter season starts from November and lasts till February. The temperature during this time ranges between 8°C to 18°C, making it a perfect time to visit Mainpat for those who love chilly weather. The cool breeze and clear skies add to the beauty of this place.

The summer season in Mainpat begins in March and lasts till June. The temperature ranges from 20°C to 30°C during this time. Though it can get a bit hot during the day, the nights are still pleasant enough for visitors to enjoy their stay.

The monsoon season starts from July and lasts till October. The place receives moderate rainfall during this time, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers who enjoy lush green surroundings.

Overall, the best time to visit Mainpat is from October to February when the weather is pleasant, and visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like trekking and sightseeing without any hindrance. So pack your bags and head over to Mainpat during these months for an unforgettable experience amidst nature's bounty!

1. Tiger Point: Tiger Point is one of the most popular tourist spots in Mainpat. It is located at an altitude of 3000 feet and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and valleys. The place derived its name from its shape, which looks like a tiger's face. The trek to the top of the hill is challenging but worth it.

2. Ramkrishna Mission Ashram: Ramkrishna Mission Ashram is a spiritual center located in Mainpat. It was established in 1966 and has since been serving the local community through various social welfare programs. The ashram also houses a library, meditation center, and guesthouse.

3. Kailash Caves: Kailash Caves are a group of ancient rock-cut caves located near Mainpat. These caves are believed to be over 1000 years old and were once used as temples by Buddhist monks. The intricate carvings on the walls and ceilings of these caves are awe-inspiring.

4. Deogarh Fort: Deogarh Fort is a historical fort situated in Mainpat. It was built during the 17th century by Chauhan rulers and served as their stronghold for centuries. The fort has now been converted into a heritage hotel and offers tourists an opportunity to experience royal hospitality.

5. Jatmai Temple: Jatmai Temple is an ancient temple located near Mainpat that dates back to the 11th century AD. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and attracts thousands of devotees every year during Mahashivratri. The temple's architecture is unique, with intricate carvings on its walls.

6. Tatapani Hot Springs: Tatapani Hot Springs are natural hot water springs located near Mainpat that have therapeutic properties due to their mineral content. Tourists can take a dip in these springs, which are believed to be good for skin ailments, arthritis, and other health issues.

7. Shivani Waterfall: Shivani Waterfall is a picturesque waterfall located near Mainpat that cascades down from a height of about 70 feet into a pool below. The waterfall is surrounded by lush greenery, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers.

8.Kangadi Waterfalls: Kangadi Waterfalls are another popular waterfall located near Mainpat that offer stunning views of cascading water surrounded by lush greenery.The waterfall can only be accessed by trekking through dense forests making it more adventurous for adventurers.

9.Chibrajee Cave Temples: Chibrajee Cave Temples are another group of ancient rock-cut temples situated near Mainpat that date back to the 7th century AD.These temples have intricate carvings on their walls depicting various deities including Lord Shiva,Lord Vishnu among others.There several small caves surrounding this site also adding up more intrigue towards visitors.

**10.Amarkantak Hill Stations: Amarkantak Hill Stations are situated in close proximity from Mainpat .It holds great religious significance as it marks the origin point for three major rivers Narmada,Son,and Johila.Its rich biodiversity coupled with scenic beauty makes it one must-visit place while visiting Mainpat.From here tourists can also witness scenic views of Dindori Hills which enhances its charm even more.

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Mainpat, a beautiful hill station in Chhattisgarh, is known for its unique local cuisine. The food here is influenced by the tribal culture and has a distinct taste. Chila is a popular breakfast dish made of rice flour and served with chutney. Aamat is a traditional dish made of mashed potato, pumpkin, and brinjal cooked in mustard oil with spices. Pitha is a sweet dish made of rice flour stuffed with coconut and jaggery. Litti Chokha is a famous lunch or dinner dish made of wheat flour balls stuffed with sattu (gram flour), roasted over coal fire and served with mashed potato curry.

Mainpat offers some exciting dining options for tourists to indulge in local cuisine as well as other cuisines.

Hill View Restaurant : This restaurant offers Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisine along with local delicacies. The restaurant's location provides an excellent view of the hills.
Mama's Kitchen : Mama's Kitchen serves delicious Indian food, including North Indian and South Indian dishes. It also offers a vegetarian-friendly menu.
Sai Baba Restaurant : This restaurant serves authentic North Indian cuisine in a cozy ambiance. The specialty here is the delicious Punjabi-style food.

These are some of the best restaurants/cafes in Mainpat that offer an excellent dining experience for tourists to enjoy the local flavors as well as other cuisines.

Best areas for accommodation in Mainpat

Mainpat is a beautiful hill station located in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India. It is known for its scenic beauty, waterfalls, and dense forests. If you are planning to visit Mainpat, it is essential to select the right area for your accommodation. Here are some of the best areas to stay in Mainpat:

Mainpat Market : This area is located near the market and offers easy access to shops and restaurants. It is a popular area among tourists as it has several budget hotels and homestays.

Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary : This area is ideal for nature lovers as it offers stunning views of the wildlife sanctuary. There are several resorts and lodges in this area that offer a comfortable stay.

Sangha Village : If you want to experience the local culture of Mainpat, Sangha village is an excellent place to stay. You can find several homestays in this village that offer traditional food and cultural activities.

Here are some properties for accommodation in Mainpat:

Misty Mountain Resort : This luxury resort is located near Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary and offers stunning views of the surrounding hills. It has spacious rooms, a swimming pool, and a restaurant that serves delicious food.

Hotel Kesar Palace : This budget hotel is located in Mainpat Market and offers comfortable rooms at an affordable price. It has a restaurant that serves Indian and Chinese cuisine.

Mainpat Eco Tourism Hostel : This hostel is located near Sangha Village and offers dormitory-style accommodation at a reasonable price. It has basic facilities like hot water, WiFi, and parking space.

Mainpat, a small town in Chhattisgarh, is famous for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. It is also a great place for shopping. The town boasts of many markets that cater to the needs of both locals and tourists. Here are some things you can buy, markets to visit, and things to avoid when shopping in Mainpat.

Things to buy:

Tribal handicrafts : Mainpat is home to many indigenous tribes who are skilled in making handicrafts such as bamboo baskets, clay pots, and wooden toys.
Honey : The town is surrounded by forests that are rich in flora and fauna. You can buy pure honey made by bees that feed on these flowers.
Spices : Mainpat is known for its spices such as turmeric, coriander, and cumin. You can buy them fresh from the local markets.
Tea : The town has many tea plantations that produce high-quality tea leaves. You can buy tea dust or tea bags from the local shops.

Markets to visit:

Mainpat market : This market is located in the heart of the town and sells everything from clothes to groceries.
Tibetan market : This market sells Tibetan handicrafts such as prayer flags, woolen clothes, and jewelry.
Kisan bazaar : This market specializes in fresh vegetables and fruits grown by local farmers.

What to avoid:

Fake handicrafts : Some shops sell fake handicrafts made in factories instead of buying them from local artisans.
Expired food items : Be careful while buying perishable items such as dairy products or meat as they may be expired.
Overpriced goods : Some shopkeepers may try to charge you more than the actual price if they realize you are a tourist.
Non-local products : Avoid buying products that are not produced locally as they may be available at a cheaper price elsewhere.

In conclusion, shopping in Mainpat can be an enjoyable experience if you know where to go and what to avoid. Make sure you bargain with shopkeepers before making any purchase. Happy shopping!

Nightlife in Mainpat is not as bustling as in other cities, but it still has its own charm. The town is known for its scenic beauty and serene environment, which makes it an ideal place to unwind and relax. The nightlife here mainly revolves around bonfires, stargazing, and enjoying local delicacies.

If you're looking for activities to spend the night in Mainpat, here are three places worth exploring:

Tiger Point: This spot is perfect for adventure enthusiasts who love trekking and camping. The place offers a breathtaking view of the hills and valleys that surround it. Visitors can set up their tents here and enjoy the night under the stars while sitting around a bonfire.

Ghughuti Resort: If you're looking for a more laid-back experience, Ghughuti Resort is an excellent choice. The resort offers comfortable accommodation with all modern amenities like Wi-Fi, room service, etc. Guests can enjoy a game of pool or table tennis or simply relax in the beautiful gardens.

Rudrashila: For those who want to immerse themselves in local culture, Rudrashila is the perfect spot. It's a cultural center that showcases traditional music and dance performances by local artists. Visitors can also indulge in delicious local cuisine while enjoying the performances.

In conclusion, Mainpat may not have a vibrant nightlife scene like other cities but offers unique experiences for those who want to escape from the hustle-bustle of city life. From camping under starry skies to enjoying cultural performances under moonlight or relaxing at resorts – there's something for everyone here!

Outdoor Activities in Mainpat

Mainpat, also known as the "Shimla of Surguja," is a beautiful hill station located in Chhattisgarh, India. Apart from its enchanting natural beauty, the place is well-known for its outdoor activities that attract tourists from all over the country. The town offers a plethora of adventurous activities that cater to both nature lovers and thrill seekers.

One of the most popular activities in Mainpat is trekking. The place is surrounded by lush green forests, which makes it an ideal spot for nature walks and hikes. The trek to Tiger Point or Nagnath Temple is quite popular among tourists. One can also trek to Mainpat's highest peak, Gomarda Hill, which offers a stunning panoramic view of the entire valley.

Another exciting activity that one can indulge in Mainpat is camping. The town has several picturesque camping sites where one can spend a night under the stars while enjoying bonfire and stargazing. Camping in Mainpat's serene environment is an experience that one must not miss.

Lastly, if you are a water sports enthusiast, then Mainpat has something for you too. One can enjoy river rafting on the Rihand River or go for boating at Tapkara Lake. These water sports activities are perfect for adventure junkies who seek an adrenaline rush.

In conclusion, if you are looking for an escape into nature and some adventurous outdoor activities, then Mainpat should be on your bucket list. From trekking to camping and water sports activities like river rafting and boating, Mainpat has something to offer everyone who loves adventure in nature.

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Mainpat is a culturally rich area that celebrates many festivals and events throughout the year. These festivities are an integral part of the local culture and are celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. Festivals are a time for people to come together, exchange greetings, and enjoy traditional food, music, dance, and performances.

Here are some of the major festivals and events celebrated in Mainpat:

Sarhul : This festival is celebrated in March-April to welcome the spring season. The tribal communities worship the sacred Sal tree and offer prayers for a good harvest.
Hareli : Celebrated in July-August, this festival marks the beginning of monsoon season. It's a time to thank nature for its bounty and seek blessings for a prosperous future.
Durga Puja : This Hindu festival is celebrated in September-October to worship goddess Durga. It's a time for prayers, fasting, feasting, and cultural programs.
Diwali : Also known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated in October-November to signify victory over evil. People light lamps, burst firecrackers, exchange gifts, and enjoy sweets.
Chhath Puja : This festival is dedicated to the Sun god and is celebrated in November. People offer prayers at sunrise and sunset near a water body. It's believed that this ritual brings prosperity and happiness.

Apart from these festivals, Mainpat also hosts various fairs and events throughout the year like:

Lokrang Samaroh : This cultural event takes place in January-February where artists from different states showcase their talents through music, dance, drama, etc.
Tribal Festival : Organized by Chhattisgarh Tourism Board in December-January to promote tribal culture of Mainpat.
Adventure Sports Festival : Held in November-December where adventure enthusiasts can participate in activities like trekking, rock climbing, rappelling, etc.

Overall these festivals provide an opportunity for visitors to experience the vibrant culture of Mainpat while enjoying outdoor activities at the same time.

Tips for Travelers while travelling to Mainpat

Research the festivals and events: Before traveling to Mainpat, research the festivals and events happening in the region. This will help you plan your trip accordingly and ensure you don't miss out on any exciting cultural experiences.
Pack appropriate clothing: Mainpat is situated at a high altitude and can get chilly, especially during the winter months. It's important to pack warm clothing, including jackets and sweaters, to stay comfortable during your stay.
Carry cash: While there are ATMs available in Mainpat, it's always a good idea to carry some cash with you. Many local vendors may not accept credit cards or other forms of electronic payment, so having cash on hand will make transactions easier.
Stay hydrated: The altitude in Mainpat can cause dehydration, so it's important to drink plenty of water throughout your trip. Carry a water bottle with you at all times and refill it as needed.
Respect local customs: Mainpat is home to various indigenous communities, each with their own unique customs and traditions. It's important to respect these customs while traveling in the area. Avoid entering sacred spaces without permission and dress appropriately when visiting religious sites.

What is Mainpat?

Mainpat is a small town located in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated at an altitude of 1,100 meters above sea level and is known for its scenic beauty and tranquil surroundings.

How do I get to Mainpat?

The nearest airport to Mainpat is the Raipur airport, which is approximately 250 kilometers away. You can also reach Mainpat by road from nearby cities like Ambikapur and Raipur. Regular bus services are available from these cities.

What are the tourist attractions in Mainpat?

Mainpat offers a variety of tourist attractions, including the Buddha Temple, which houses a large statue of Lord Buddha, and the Tiger Point Waterfall, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. You can also visit the Kudargarh Wildlife Sanctuary or take a trek to the nearby villages.

What is the weather like in Mainpat?

Mainpat experiences a temperate climate throughout the year with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 25°C. The best time to visit Mainpat is during the winter months (October-February) when the weather is pleasant.

What are some good places to eat in Mainpat?

Mainpat offers a variety of dining options ranging from local street food to restaurants serving Indian and Chinese cuisine. Some popular eateries include Hotel Vrinda Palace and Hotel Chanda Fort.

What kind of accommodation options are available in Mainpat?

Mainpat has a range of accommodation options including budget hotels, guesthouses, and resorts. Some popular options include Hotel Vrinda Palace, Hotel Chanda Fort, and Green Valley Resort.

Is it safe to travel to Mainpat?

Mainpat is generally considered safe for tourists although it's always advisable to take necessary precautions while traveling. Be aware of your surroundings while exploring new places and avoid traveling alone at night. However, incidents of crime against tourists are rare in this area.

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Mainpat is a tiny hill-station in Chhattisgarh state. The hill station is well packed with green valleys, dense forests, gushing streams etc. The hillock remains unexplored and thus providing a serene ambience. En route the Mainpat, the nature’s beauty is scattered all over the place. The small waterfall in Tiger point entices you. The steps winding down will lead you to the bottom of the falls. The fish point is another place you should explore; the thundering sounds of waterfall can be heard from quite a distance. The valleys nearby the fishing point are most astonishing.

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Imagine stepping on a stony surface which wobbles and shakes as you move forward, somewhat giving a trampoline like experience! Without an actual earthquake tremors can be felt. Trust me on this I am not joking, though at first when I heard about this place I considered it as some local folklore and dismissed it altogether until recently when I had a chance upon visiting it.

I am talking about Jaljali, in Mainpat, also known as Chhattisgarh’s Shimla, situated about 250 km from Bilaspur. But don’t be surprised if someone calls this place as Daldali also because there are many variations for this unique place’s name. I was in constant amazement trying to figure out what in reality was happening but still I have no clue.

Mainpat is an underrated hill station with deep valleys, picturesque waterfalls, dense rivers, untouched rivulets and lush green pastures. This hill station has been completely untouched away from the continuous throng of tourists and receives a relatively smaller influx of tourists. This region is even considered as mini Tibet owing to its huge Tibetan population and general influence over the area. This area sees a confluence of diverse traditions and cultures adding to the quaint little village’s charm.

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Way to Jaljali

To Reach Jaljali one has to reach Mainpat. Jaljali is 10 km away from Mainpat. The nearest airport is Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, about 380 km from Mainpat and the nearest railway station is Ambikapur over 80 km far. Even buses and taxis are available from Ambikapur to Mainpat and Jaljali. The road track is a bumpy ride with occasional rough patches in between and more so upon approaching Jaljali.

Experience at Jaljali

On reaching the destination a couple of food shacks can be seen serving the few tourists venturing in this direction. A large board in Hindi reads Daldali, thus confirming that we have reached the correct spot. A warning board also mentions the risk of venturing too deep in the bog and being careful when taking selfies and pictures .

Walking a mere fifty meters one comes across a vast open space resembling a massive football field, in fact large enough to fill three football fields. On approaching the field one would not be able to distinguish something extraordinary but suddenly out of the blue taking a few steps vibrations on the ground can be felt. The intensity of these vibrations are maximum on moving towards the centre of the field.

Moreover these are not actually vibrations but the ground bounces with the footsteps. Jumping with a group would make the ground bounce more violently as if it was not solid ground but a land filled with a thick jelly. It seems that the whole flat ground is like a thick layer of soil floating on a water layer making it bouncy yet not letting anyone sink through it.

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Even though it seems fun and most sections of the ground have a top hard layer some portions of the land have a very soft layer on the top as well. If by chance your leg happens to get stuck in these sections then it will sink in the sand so avoid sections that look wet and dark as these sections have a porous top layer. So, it`s best to avoid these spots. The locals also warn you to not venture too deep the open field as going further down there are bigger patches of these soft and tricky spots.

In scientific explanations Jaljali or Daldali is a bog, a wetland of soft and spongy ground partially formed over the years by decaying plant matters. This generally happens when a lake gets filled by plant materials and on their death, these get accumulated within the lake. The lake soon gets overcrowded and moss also appears thereon. These decaying plants release acidic chemicals which make them appear soggy and prevent them from mixing in the soil, which finally makes the bog.

Best season to visit

The best time to visit is during monsoon and winter months. One can truly experience the invigorating and cool atmosphere of hills during these months with outspread greenery and sweeping view of the hills.

Tips for visiting Mainpat

Avoid visiting this place in summer months as the water bodies dry up and the climate becomes a notch high than most expectations. Travelling to Mainpat and Jaljali after sundown is not recommended as the road from Ambikapur isn’t that great and may become difficult to traverse in the dark. The area lacks street signs and directions deployed for tourist attractions.

Go the traditional way by asking locals as Google Map would be of little help here and cellular networks in the hill station are not very strong, so relying on the internet is not recommended.

Mainpat is also famous for the nearby ‘Ultapani’ a spot which defies gravity and where water flows upwards. A must visit place which till now has no scientific backing for this weird phenomenon.

Jaljali in itself is a ‘mind-boggling’ place (pun intended) and describing in words would not do justice , hence visit it soon and experience the magic which this dreamy land holds!

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Mainpat is known as the "Shimla/Swiss of Chhattisgarh" and is a popular tourist attraction. It is also home to a number of Tibetan religious exiles who worship at a temple dedicated to Buddha and manufacture designer mats as well as woolen cloth. Recently, the village has been developed infrastructure like roads & rest houses for travelers.
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Mainpat is one of the most famous places in Chhattisgarh. The hill station is known as The Shimla of Chhatisgarh. Its near to Amibakapur in Sarguja district. Basically, Mainpat is famous for its greenery, waterfalls, Budha monastery and Jungles. The hill station is gradually becoming papular among tourist for its natural beauty and landscapes.
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Places to visit in Mainpat

About Mainpat

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Things to do in Mainpat

Offbeat Things to Do in Mainpat

Adventurous Things to Do in Mainpat

Things to do in Mainpat with Friends

Things to do in Mainpat for Couples

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