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Location : Chhattisgarh

Languages : Chhatisgarhi, Hindi

Climate : Dry Subtropical

Temperature : Summer temp goes above 45 degree Celsius; in winters it may drop below 10 degree Celsius

Major Attractions : Bamleshwari Devi Shrine

Best Visiting Time : Months between November to March

Dongargaon is a part of Rajnandgaon district and is an important city of Chhattisgarh. Like other cities of the state, it is bestowed with beautiful backdrop of natural landscapes. It is because of its enamoring nature that the tourists are attracted to this off-beat destination. The city is inhabited by myriad of tribals and has bountiful mineral resources in its kitty. Initially, the area was quite backward and its denizens were mostly illiterate; but the city has made a good progress in recent years.

Attractions :

Bamleshwari Devi Shrine: At this tourist attraction of Dongargaon, the deity Bamleshwari Devi is held in high esteem by the devotees. The deity is, in fact, one of the forms of Goddess Durga. The temple rests above a mountain peak that rests at a height of about 1000 feet from sea level. To have the glimpse of the deity, you have to cover a flight of 1100 steps. A ruler of the city, named Raja Veersen, was responsible for the construction of this temple.

Chhoti Bamleshwari Temple : Another important shrine in the premises of which goddess Durga is worshipped is the temple of Chotti Bamleshwari. It is located atop a hill of 1600 feet height. Devotees flock in large numbers at the time of Navratri Festival.

Accommodation :

Hotel Allnear in Raipur, Hotel Amantran, Lovely Palace and Ashish International in Bhilai are a few options that you can book.

Dongargaon scenic beauty allures you and makes your trip a pleasurable experience.