Trip from Shamsabad Agra to Dongargarh

Overview

• State: Chattisgarh

• Distance From Shamsabad Agra: 948 Km.

• Min Temp: 28.18℃

• Max Temp: 41.28℃

• Weather: HUMID THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

• Altitude : 345 Meters

Description

Dongargarh is a city and municipality in Rajnandgaon District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India and the site of the Bambleshwari Temple.

 A prominent pilgrim destination in Rajnandgaon District, the city lies about 35 kilometres (22 mi) west from Rajnandgaon, 67 kilometres (42 mi) west from Durg and 132 kilometres (82 mi) east from Bhandara which are situated on National Highway 6. Featuring majestic mountains and ponds, Dongargarh is derived from the words: Dongarh meaning 'mountains' and garh meaning 'fort'.

The MaaBamleshwari Devi Temple, situated on a 1,600 feet (490 m) high hilltop, is a popular landmark. It is of great spiritual importance and a legend is associated with this shrine. Another prominent shrine in the vicinity is ChhotiBamleshwari Temple. Devotees flock these temples during Navratri. Shivji Temple and temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman are also located here. The ropeway is an added attraction and is the only passenger ropeway in Chhattisgarh.

A Jain temple is also under construction on a hill known as Chandragiri with the blessings of Jain saint AcharyaShriVidyasagarJiMaharaaj. The temple is specially recognized for an ancient statue of the Teerthankara god Chandraprabhuji. One of the biggest gurudwara in the state is also located in the heart of the city.

The nearest airport is at Raipur, 110 kilometres (68 mi) away while the nearest railhead is Dongargarh Railway Station. Dongargarh has good road communication and buses and taxis are available from Rajnandgaon.

The best time to visit the destination is from October to February.