Chhattisgarh's name is included among the most beautiful states of the country. Chhattisgarh, drenched in natural beauty, is known as 'Dhan Ka Katora' where there are many beautiful places. One of these places is Ambikapur, which is also called the 'Temple Town' of the state. The name of this city is taken from Goddess Ambika, who is worshiped here on a large scale. It is one of the oldest cities in the Chhattisgarh region and has many religious places and tourist places. Every year lakhs of tourists come here for tourism. Looking at the beauty of Ambikapur, it would not be wrong to say that this place is heaven for nature lovers. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about selected spectacular places of Ambikapur that attract the attention of the audience. Let us know about these places...

Hot water
If you are also planning to visit Ambikapur then you must explore Tatapani. Let us tell you that this is a mysterious place not only for Chhattisgarh but also for India. It is said that in Tatapani, hot water keeps coming out naturally from inside the earth. The water in this pond remains hot throughout the year. Along with this, the water of this pond remains hot even during monsoon. Many medicinal properties are found in this water. A huge statue of Lord Bholenath is also installed here.

Mahamaya Temple
Ambikapur is called Temple Town, you can visit many famous temples here. Mahamaya Temple is one of the 52 Shaktipeeths of Sati, hence there is a huge gathering of devotees here every day. It is believed that this temple was built in 1050 AD. The architecture of the temple is worth seeing, which greatly impresses the visitors. Maa Durga is the main goddess here, devotees come from far and wide to seek her blessings. Especially during Navratri days, more devotees come here, during this time special events are organized in the temple.

Tinkling stone
At a short distance from Ambikapur, there is a pleasant place called Thinthini Pathar. This place is also a famous tourist spot. A large number of tourists come to visit this place amidst dense forest. It is said about this mysterious tinkling stone that when it is hit with something, it makes a very sweet sound. Which is completely different from the surrounding stones. Local people believe that this stone has divine power. This is the reason why tourists keep coming here every day. Visitors who come here hear the sound of humming when they hit the stone.

Oxygen Park
Oxygen Park situated amidst the beautiful forests of Ambikapur is a great place to visit. This beautiful park is situated on the top of the mountain. Therefore, tourists come in large numbers to visit this beautiful place. Let us tell you that this park is known for its very beautiful views. Here you get to see small and big mountains and greenery all around. Thousands of varieties of flowers can be seen in Oxygen Park. Tourists also feel satisfied after seeing these flowers. The beauty of this place is worth seeing during monsoon.

Rakasganda Waterfall
Rakasgandha Falls is on the banks of the Rihand River. Because it is a natural waterfall, you need to check the best time to go there. You can try to visit there during the monsoon season, as the place becomes most lively at that time. It is the perfect place for those who want to spend time on the river bank without fearing anyone. Rakasganda Waterfall is about 150 kilometers away from Ambikapur Railway Station, so you should visit this place only when you have the whole day free, as it will take a total of 300 kilometers to and fro.

Jogimara Cave
Apart from the above-mentioned places, you can also plan to visit another popular place here, Jogimara Cave. These caves are located in the mountains at a distance of about 40 km from the main city. The caves are believed to date back to 300 BC. You can see ancient paintings and artifacts on the walls of the caves. There are pictures of flowers, birds, humans, and animals here. Some inscriptions have also been recovered from here, which revealed that these could be the world's first love messages.

Upside down water
It is not a commercial tourist destination but is frequently visited by locals. People come here and experiment with their vehicles. This hill is magnetic and has a good vibe. Here the water flows upwards, which is the specialty of this place. Due to some special effect of magnetic field the water flowing upwards covers a distance of about 60 meters and the height is about 3 feet.

Shivpur Shiv Temple
The sanctum sanctorum has a Shivalinga surrounded by white marble. The Shivalinga of the Shiva temple is one of the few that has a sculpture of a coiled snake on its top. There is Nandi at the entrance. You will see carvings of many gods and goddesses on the walls and pillars of the temple. Shivpur Shiv Temple is about twenty minutes away from Ambikapur Railway Station.

Ramgarh and Sitabengra
Apart from all these places, you can head towards the Ramgarh Sitabengra site here. Ramgarh, Sitabengra, and Ambikapur are important places that have mythological importance. It is believed that Lord Rama spent some time here with his wife Sita during his exile. Sita Begra is marked as the ancestral abode of Sita. However, there is no exact answer as to how much truth is there in these legends. Ramgarh and Sita Bengra are located at a distance of a few kilometers from each other.

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