Did you know? 5 special secrets of Chattisgarh to tempt travellers

For those who love all things offbeat, Chhattisgarh is a destination which is a treasure-trove of rare experiences. The most important part of visiting Chhattisgarh is embracing its tribal crafts and interesting destinations. So here we are, sharing five unique facets of this Indian state through its artefacts and more.

Chota Tibet
A Tibet in Chhattisgarh? Yes! Located amidst peaceful hills of Manipat town is a locality where a lot of Tibetan refugees have been living since the 1960s. So, if you want to have a glimpse of Tibet in India, Chota Tibet of Chhattisgarh is the place for you.

Tumba art
The natives of Bastar region have the knack and intelligence of using a local hard-shelled fruit for making bottles, utensils, cups and also musical instruments such as Tanpura. They also make use of this fruit for carving containers for storing water.
Dhokra Art

Ektaal is known as the Dhokra Art Crafts Village of Chhattisgarh. Located close to Raigarh, the locals of Ektaal make handmade metal crafts, called the Dhokra Art. They use the old Lost Wax method, which comprises making designs on a clay tablet with threads of beeswax.

Cowrie craft
These cowrie shells are a part of the indigenous tradition of Chhattisgarh. The artisans chip off the dorsal face of the cowrie shells from the ventral face. Then after, it is stitched by artisans on bamboo baskets and clothes, using a little mirror work embroidery to enhance the look.

Rajwari Mural Art
Rajwaris are local artisans, deft at making pretty jaalis or lattice with bamboo, coarse, straw, clay, colours and other materials. Artisans skilled in Rajwari art can be found in the Puhputra village of Surguja district.