Beauty Of dhamtari

Title
Dhamtari has a number of dams . Asia's first ever Syphen dam was built in the year 1914 at Madamsilli. Ravishankar Sagar dam , which irrigates almost 57,000 hectares of land and is the main supply of water to the Bhilai Steel Plant and Raipur, is here. Sondhur dam and Dudhawa dam are other major dams.

Facts At A Glance
Built In
Dhamtari district is officially formed on 6th July 1998 dividing the Raipur district currently the capital of Chhattisgarh along with Mahasamund .
Description
Dhamtari is a beautiful district of Chhattisgarh,Dhamtari is famous for its lush green forests, unique wildlife and large dams. The scenic district of Chhattisgarh is also known for its rich cultural heritage and tribal life. Dhamtari has its own dance styles, cuisine, music and traditional folk songs. Visit and explore the various colors of Dhamtari on your tours to Chhattisgarh. The major tourist attractions of Dhamtari include the famous Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to an amazing variety of wildlife and birds. Other worth visiting attractions in Dhamtari includes the Bhillai Iron & Steel Plant, Madamsilli Dam, Sondhur Dam, Dudhawa Dam and Dhamtari Industrial School. All these dams offer spectacular views and are popular picnic spots of the district. On your Dhamtari Tour, you can also enjoy visits to Tribal Villages to get an insight into the unique tribal culture of the region.

Location
Located west of the scenic Satpura mountain ranges. Bordered by the fascinating Kanker from the west and Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh, from the north.

Best time to visit
October to February/March

How To Get There
The nearest airport is at state capital Raipur. Dhamtari is connected to Raipur by train.

Attractions
The major tourist attractions of Dhamtari include the famous Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is home to an amazing variety of wildlife and birds. Other worth visiting attractions in Dhamtari includes the Bhillai Iron & Steel Plant, Madamsilli Dam, Sondhur Dam, Dudhawa Dam and Dhamtari Industrial School. All these dams offer spectacular views and are popular picnic spots of the district.