Durg

Durg


Located in the state of Chhattisgarh, Durg is a major pilgrim destination of the state. If you are planning to travel various cities of Chhattisgarh then Durg must not miss out from the list. Being the third largest city of Chhattisgarh, Durg holds the merit of being a major industrial & agricultural center. It is located south of the Upper Sheonath-Mahanadi valley just east of the Seonath River (Shivnath River). Durg falls under the Durg-Bhilai region and is endowed with an abundance of mineral resources. Counted as an important agricultural hub, rice & pigeon peas are the main crops grown extensively here. After the setting-up of a large steel plant at Bhilai, the city became a famous industrial centre and is sometimes also known as the Steel city of Chhattisgarh.



This place also has its mythological significance as it is also illustrated in the epic Mahabharata. Deorbhijia Temple and Ganga Temple are also some of the major tourist destinations which are present in the city and frequently visited by many tourists round the year. Tandula is also a small place near this city which is visited by many families during weekends for picnic or outing purposes. This place is surrounded by green grassland and forests which make it a great picnic place.



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach


By Air

Nearby airport to this city is located in Raipur city which is nearly 40 km from Durg.

By Train

Durg has its own railway station which is connected to various cities in India

Shopping


Durg is fast growing into a well-developed city with the opening of many shopping centers, fast food joints & cinema halls. Shri Shivam Shopping Market, Indira Market and Hatari Bazaar are some of the popular shopping points with many shops and restaurants. The restaurants and eatery joints in Durg serve the best of dishes to both the residents & tourists ranging from local dishes to cosmopolitan cuisines. Shoppers can explore the the narrow lanes of the streets that have a treasure o



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