Major mountains sites of Chhattisgarh
A picturesque state with dense forests, beautiful mountains, streams, waterfalls, natural caves, and parks.
Chhattisgarh attracts numerous tourists, both domestic as well as international throughout the year.
The Mountains and Peaks in Chhattisgarh are among the most important Tourist Attractions in Chhattisgarh and are a major draw for tourists in the state.
But in central India, right in the heart of the country, Chhattisgarh is blessed with a rich cultural heritage and enchanting natural diversity.
Mountains and Peaks in Chhattisgarh
The Mountains and Peaks in Chhattisgarh, are like most other tourist attractions in the state.
But are largely untouched and unexplored and hence offer a unique and pleasant experience to visitors compared to the much-visited destinations in the country which have become overcrowded.
Bastar, popularly called the `Kashmir of Chhattisgarh’ and its neighboring district Dantewada has a large concentration of Mountains and Peaks in Chhattisgarh.
So, Dantewada is a long chain of forested hills with dense green jaal and teak forests.
A visit to Chhattisgarh consists of a trip to the mountains and peaks of Chhattisgarh.
Among the mountains and peaks of Chhattisgarh, Baila Deela, and Dantevada stand out.
Kailash Nagar, Dantewada; Akash Nagar, Dantewada; Mount Gadia, Kanker.
Chhattisgarh’s Baila Deela mountain range is world-renowned for its huge iron ore deposits of excellent quality.
In this range are several mountains and peaks of Chhattisgarh which in many places look like bull humps.
It was named “Baila Dila” which means “bull’s hump” in the local dialect.
Chhattisgarh’s Mount Ghadiya rose to prominence in the Kandra dynasty when the Kandra ruler Dharma Dev conquered the Kanker region.
Dharma Dev declared Mount Gadhiya, the natural form of the fort, as his capital.
At the top of Mount Gadia, there is a water tank that is filled with water all year round.
Also among Chhattisgarh’s mountains and peaks, the hilltop settlements of Aakash Nagar and Kailash Nagar are worth visiting.
There are 984 named in Chhattisgarh. Tulasi Dongar is the highest point. The most prominent mountain is Doli Gutta
geography of Chhattisgarh
Major Mountains of Chhattisgarh
Gourlata-Mountains of Chhattisgarh
altitude -(1225 m)
Location -Samaripat, Balrampur
Gourlata is at an altitude of 1225 meters.
Gourlata is the highest peak in Chhattisgarh.
Mainpat is situated at an altitude of 1152 m.
Now the Forest Department is preparing an action plan to develop this site.
Apart from Gourlata, the Forest Department has also ensured the identification of other tourist places located in the forest areas of the Balrampur district.
Nandiraj-Mountains of Chhattisgarh
altitude (1210 m)
Location Bailadila, Dantewada
Badargarh-Mountains of Chhattisgarh
altitude (1176 m)
Location Maikal range
Mainpat
altitude (1152 m)
Location Surguja
Hills of Abujhmad
altitude(1076 m)
Location Narayanpur
Peak of Palama
altitude (1080m)
Location Maikal Range (Bilaspur)
Lafa hill
altitude (1048 m)
Location Korba
Jarang Pat
altitude (1045 m)
Location Surguja
Hill of Deogarh
altitude(1033 m)
Location Korea
Hill of Chagbhakhar
Location Korea
Dhari Dongar (Shisupal)
altitude (899m)
Location Mahasamund
Pendra Lormi
altitude (800 m)
Location Bilaspur
Dalha mountain
Location Akaltara
Hill of Dongargarh
Location Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon
Dallirajhara
Location Balod
Churi Matiringa Hill of Udaipur
Location Surguja
Jashpur Pat
Location Jashpur
Hill of Ramgarh
Location Surguja
Kaimur mountain
Location Korea
Sihawa mountain
Location Dhamtari
Aridongri
Location Bhanupratappur
Gadia hill
Location Kanker
Kuljhari hill
Location Rajnandgaon
Bhatrinwagarh Nariyar water
Location Gariaband.