Durg

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The town of Durg is located in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. This town is located in a district of the same name, and it is a prominent pilgrim destination in the state. Many pilgrims visit this time throughout the year in order to visit the many temples that are located here. Tourists also travel to Durg during the festive season, as the town serves as a cultural hub. This town has featured in many Indian mythologies including the Mahabharata and has a lot of religious significance. During your trip to the town of Durg, you can visit the Deorbhijia Temple, which is a very popular pilgrim destination. This temple is a very ancient temple, and is in ruins now. The Goddess Ganga temple in Durg is also a very famous destination for pilgrims. This temple is located on the road that runs from Durg to Balod. You can also visit Tandula, which is a popular picnic spot near Durg that is frequented by families living in the nearby regions. The Sheorinarayan Temple is another famous spot in Durg.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 491001

STD Code: 788

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Best Time to Visit: Oct – May

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Durg is located in the Southwestern part of Chhattisgarh State. It is located 317m above sea level. The geographical area of Durg is 8702 Sq km. The district occupies the southwestern part of the Chhattisgarh plain and possesses belts of hilly country in the south, southwest and northwest that are rich with mineral resources and forests. The District occupies the southwestern part of the Upper Sheonath-Mahanadi valley and the bordering hills in the south and southwest. Geographically, the district can be divided into two divisions as the Chhattisgarh plain and the Southern plateau. The Chhattisgarh plain occupies the largest area in the District. The slope of the district is towards west. The major rivers of the district are Sheonath and Kharun. Sheonath river flows nearer to the western border of the district whereas river Kharun forms the eastern border of the district which ultimately joins Sheonath river. The three main seasons of Durg are summer, winter and rainy season. The average rainfall of Durg is 1071.16. Maximum, Average & Minimum Rain fall Of District Durg are 1477.2 mm, 1071.16 mm and 781.5 mm per year respectively.

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By Air : Flights can be taken to the nearby airport in Raipur, which has good connectivity to the other cities of Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Flight fares will range around Rs 4761 to 7328 for a trip from Mumbai to Durg.

By Train : Trains will be available to the town of Durg regularly; as the town has a major railway station that is well connected all major Indian cities. Many major trains that run between major cities pass through Durg, and these can be taken. Train tickets need to be booked beforehand, as locals book all tickets immediately once they are released due to the cheap rates. Trains will be available from the cities of Mumbai, Chennai, Vishakapatnam, Bhopal, Bilaspur, Puri, Howrah, Trivandrum, Delhi, Pune and Bhubaneshwar. Trains from the city of Delhi will charge fares of around Rs 410 for the basic class of travel, while air conditioned coaches may charge around Rs 1501 for AC Tier Two.

By Bus : Buses will be available regularly from all nearby locations to Durg,

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Budget – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel AL Zaiqa ; Oppo. Railway Station Durg Chhattisgarh 491001 ; Ph – 098 27 192849 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel The Avalon ; Station Road, Near SBI ATM, Malviya Nagar, Durg, Chhattisgarh, 491001, Deepak Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491001 ; Ph – 0788 225 5533 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Dream Palace ; Opposite Railway Station , Durg, Chhattisgarh, New Deepak Nagar, Malviya Nagar, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491001 ; Ph – 0788 405 1500 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Sagar International ; Opposite Railway Station, Ganjpara, Ganjpara, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491001
; Ph – 0788 232 3465 ; Facilities – Room Service

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Tripti Restaurant ; Padmanabhpur, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491001 ; M – 0788 233 4766 ; Food Serve : Indian

Soniali Restaurant ; Indira Market, Opposite Press Complex, Indira Market, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491001 ; M – 0788 233 0544 ; Food Serve : Indian

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Samrat Bar & Restaurant ; Station Road, Opp. Apsara Talkies, Station Road, Durg – 491001 ; Ph/M: 9301509333 ; Cost: N.A ; Food Serve : N.A
Upstairs Bar ; C/O Tulip Inn, Opposite Railway Station, Durg HO, Durg – 491001 ; Ph/M: (0788) 6663333 ; Cost: N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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