Mainpat village of Chhattisgarh is a very unique place. Actually, this is a hill station which is known as Shimla of Chhattisgarh or Mini Tibet. Refugee Tibetan people live here whose culture, food, monasteries as well as natural peace you will like very much. Apart from this, there are some unique things here which will surprise you. This place is quite less popular among the people, so you will not find much crowd here. This is the best place for those people who are looking for something different or want to spend some time alone away from the hustle and bustle of life. This place is full of magic and wonders of nature. Here, lush green fields, hills, cool fresh clean air, natural mist… all these things together create a beautiful scene of a film.
By coming to Mainpat, you can taste authentic Tibetan food which is also healthy, because even momos here are not made with flour. Apart from this, there is a lot in Mainpat which you can explore and live the beautiful moments of life. So let’s see how you reach here and which places should be explored.
Thinthini stone is the center of attraction
If you go to Mainpat, then Tinthini Pathar located nearby in Chhindkalo village is a surprising place. Actually here, when you hit something on a stone, a tinkling sound like metal comes out, that is, when you hit the stone with something solid, it will almost sound like the ringing of a bell.
Upside down water is the center of attraction
If you go to Mainpat, there is Ultapani among the center attractions. In fact, here instead of flowing towards the slope, water is felt flowing upwards. This is a kind of optical illusion which is an effect of magnetic field.
natural trampoline
There is a place here where the earth feels like it is shaking, that is, when you jump, you will feel a bounce as if the earth is vibrating. This is something that will fill you with thrill and surprise. It is called natural trampoline i.e. Jaljali. Actually, such places are formed when the upper layer of the ground is hard which is made up of thick layer of grass and vegetation and below it there is marshy soil and water.
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(@mainpat_tourismcg)Explore these places
If we talk about beautiful natural places along with astonishing views in Mainpat, then you should go to Tiger Point. There are places like Fish Point, Mehta Point-Parpatiya, where you can see picturesque views of nature. Watching sunset from Mehta Point will be one of the most special moments for you. Sarabhanja Falls should be visited here. This waterfall is very beautiful. You can create lots of photos and videos in Mainpat. If you want to go shopping, you will find many unique things here like clay which people use as natural shampoo, big ball-shaped lemons, and much more.
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How to reach Mainpat?
There is no direct flight to Mainpat Hill Station of Chhattisgarh. If you want to reach here by flight, then the nearest airport here is Ambikapur, but first you will have to reach Raipur or Bilaspur, from here you will have to take a flight to Ambikapur or you can go by taxi, cab, bus. You will have to get down from the train at Ambikapur railway station and then from here you will have to travel to Mainpat by bus or taxi.
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