Durg city located in the south-western part of the Chhattisgarh is nestled amongst the majestic hills on the south-west and north-west sides. One of the most visited & popular tourist destinations of Chhattisgarh state it offers something for everyone. Its distinct rich cultural heritage dates back to hundreds of years. The region is known for its enchanting traditional folk dances -The Raut Nacha & Pandwani which are unique to this place. Though a major industrial town Durg is also endowed with a number of tourist attractions like ancient Temples, beautiful Gardens, refreshing Fountains, Zoo, etc.
The town is encircled by mesmerizing hilly terrains in the direction of south, southwest and northwest. In the entire state of Chhattisgarh, Durg is the most popular destinations among the tourists. The beautiful folk dance forms namely the Raut Nacha and Pandwani belong to Durg. The town is also well known for its intense customs and traditions. Many a number of archaic temples, beautiful gardens, fountains, intriguing zoos and other locations are present in and around Durg. Some of the principal locations to visit in Durg are the renowned Bhilai Iron & Steel Plant along with the Maitri Bagh. The renowned Jain holy place of the Parshwanath Tirth and the Jhalmala’s Ganga Maiya Temple are two of the other locations in Durg to visit.
