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Description Of Chitrakote Waterfalls
Chitrakote Waterfalls, also called the mini Niagara Fall of India, bears the proud distinction of being the broadest waterfall in India. The majestic beauty is located 38 Km west of Jagdalpur . The water of the river flows through the dense vegetation and cascades from a height of about 100 feet. It is a horse-shoe shaped waterfall and is best seen during and after the monsoon, between July and October. This paints a very beautiful sight. The footfall is quite high throughout the year.

Mainpat:
Mainpat is a favorable tourist destination. The lush green, the enchanting dawn and dusk of this place enthralls the human soul. It is said to be the best honeymoon destination. Mainpat is situated on a plateau with the area surrounded by jungles. It is an abode of several natural scenic beauties, be it beautiful hill slopes, jungles or the waterfalls. Mainpat has a large population of migrant Tibetans, who settled here after 1959, when Dalai Lama and his
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The beauty of this magical place has beckoned the presence of His Holiness Dalai Lama, too. Unmatched stone carvings, numerous temples, an Ayurveda treatment centre, underground granary market and a sixth century 'Ayurvedic Snaan Kund' (an ancient spa), puts Sirpur in the list of the richest archaeological sites. Sirpur boasts of one of the finest brick temples, the magnificently crafted Laxman Temple, and the equally beautiful Gandheshwar temple.
The credit to the rising popularity of Sirpur goes to the various excavations in Buddha Vihar. The brick constructions and the underground rooms are quite an enchanter. The six feet tall statue of Lord Buddha is a testimony to the unmatched designs and architectural brilliance. Lord Buddha's gracious presence still makes every wandering soul find his path to Nirvana here.

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