Travel Tips: You should also make a plan to visit Mini Shimla of Chhattisgarh, the views are very charming!
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When someone talks to you about hill stations, names like Kashmir, Shimla and Manali come to your mind. However, consider planning a trip to Mini Shimla of Chhattisgarh once in a while. Chhattisgarh is often called the 'rice bowl' of India and is a unique blend of indigenous cultures. The northern and southern regions of the state offer many places for tourists, among which Mainpat is known as the Shimla of Chhattisgarh. Very few people know about Mainpat, so if you are planning a trip then you can include Mainpat in your itinerary.
Places to Visit:
Mainpat is situated in the beautiful plateaus of Northern Chhattisgarh. Here, you can visit places like Parpatiya, Tibetan Monastery, Tibetan Camp, Mehta Point, Ulta Pani, Tiger Point, Tanginath Temple, Ghagi Falls, Libera Falls, Jalpari etc.
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Best Time to Visit:
Mainpat has good accommodation facilities for travellers. You can book lodges, hotels and resorts as per your choice and convenience. During monsoon, the entire area is adorned with greenery, which provides a refreshing environment not only to the body but also to the mind.
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How to reach here:
To reach Mainpat, you can fly from Delhi to Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh. From Raipur, you can take a bus or train to Durg-Ambikapur. From Ambikapur, you can hire an auto-rickshaw or taxi to directly reach Mainpat, which is about 40 kilometres away. Trains also provide easy access with direct trains running to Ambikapur. If not, you can reach Bilaspur by train and then take a train to Ambikapur, as there are many trains available on this route.