Mainpat
~75 km from Ambikapur, Surguja
A cool pine-clad plateau nicknamed the Shimla of Chhattisgarh, dotted with Tibetan settlements, monasteries, the quaking 'Jaljali' marsh and open grassland views.
📍 Chhattisgarh, India
Chhattisgarh · 3 destinations & hidden spots
~75 km from Ambikapur, Surguja
A cool pine-clad plateau nicknamed the Shimla of Chhattisgarh, dotted with Tibetan settlements, monasteries, the quaking 'Jaljali' marsh and open grassland views.
Hidden Gem
Tatapani, Balrampur-Ramanujganj / Surguja region
A rare natural geothermal field where multiple natural sulfur hot springs bubble out of the earth at temperatures reaching up to 98°C year-round. Renowned for curative mineral properties and hosting a vibrant annual Makar Sankranti fair around a colossal Lord Shiva statue.
Hidden Gem
Mainpat, Surguja
A pretty cascade on the Mainpat plateau where the Mehta river drops through forest — a serene, little-visited stop amid the pines.