Korba Travel Guide
Korba city – located on the banks of Hasdo and Ahiran rivers, is among the most important districts of Chhattisgarh state in India. An enchanting tribal town of Chhattisgarh, Korba is homeland of the famous Korba tribes. The town is also famous for its rich mineral and forest wealth besides an amazing wildlife population. With so much on offer, Korba is a must-visit destination in Chhatisgarh, and your Chhattisgarh tour will remain incomplete unless you include a Tour to Korba.
The Korwa tribes in Korba mainly inhabit the inaccessible thickly forested hills. Thus, they are mostly untouched by the advances of modern culture, and still retain their age-old cultural traditions. Your Tour to Korba will acquaint you with the unique tribal life and rich cultural heritage of the region.
Korba is also famous for the Aluminium Plant and is hailed the Industrial hub and power capital of Chattisgarh. The rich and diverse wildlife population of the region is also one of the major attractions on Tour to Korba in Chhattisgarh.
While on Tour to Korba, you must visit Pali – a small village located about 58 km from Korba City. Pali is famous for its beautiful lake and the ruins of ancient temples including the Shiva Temple. Kanki – a place about 20 km from Korba is also famous for its Shiva Temple, which is popularly called the Kankeshwar Mahadev Temple. Also worth visit is Lafagarh, loacted about 19 km away and home to one of the strongest natural forts of India. The Fort features three entrances, besides ornately decorated pillars and statues.
Your Korba Tour must also include visits to Sitamani Temples and Caves near Korba, which have three rock-cut caves, one housing ancient idols of Rama, Sita and Laxman. Other tourist places worth mention are the 55 ft high Kendai Waterfall at Tiger Point and Bango Dam, the famous picnic spot.