Historical and Mythological Places of Korba

Chaiturgarh | Kanki | Devapahari | Kosagaigarh | Kendai | Madwaarani

Kudurmal  | Mouhargarh | Pali | Sarvamangala | Sitamani | Tuman

Chaiturgarh

Chaithurgarh (Lafagarh) is situated around 70 kms away from Korba town. it is 25 KM north of Pali and situated at a height of 3060 height on the hill top. It was constructed by Raja Pratwidev First. Archeologists consider it as one of the strongest natural fort. Since it is protected by strong natuaral walls, only at some places walls have been built. The fort has three main entrances which are named as Menaka, Humkara, and Simhadwar.

On the hilltop there is a plain area having an area of 5sqkm. where there are five ponds. Out of which three are Perennially full of water.

The famous Mahishasur Mardini temple is situated here. The idol of Mahishasur Mardini having 12 hands is installed in the sanctum sanctorum. Shankar cave is situated 3 kms away from the temple. The cave which is like a tunnel, is 25 ft. long. One can go inside the cave only by creeping since it is very short in diameter.

The hillocks of chaithurgarh is famous for its natural beauty and the adventures experiences it offers. Many types of wild animals and birds are found here. The SECL constructed a rest house for visitors here. The temple trust also made some rooms for the tourists.
Special Pujas are held during the Navaratri

How to get there

The visitors can reach there by road from pali which is situated 50 kms away from Korba 55 kms away from Bilaspur.

Topography
Latitude    : 22⁰25' North
Longitude : 82⁰15' East

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