Mainpat Tour, Chhattisgarh 2025 | Places to See | Things to Do
Mainpat is a beautiful hill destination in Chhattisgarh, India. It is 1099 m above sea level and enriched with forests, waterfalls, rivers, and a delightful blend of Tibetan culture. This place is perfect for a short vacation away from city life’s hustle. It’s quiet and offers lots of adventurous activities.
Mainpat is 250km from Jharsuguda Junction Railway Station. After arriving, you can take a pre-booked car to your hotel. Visitors can also opt to travel by flight and reach Jharsuguda Airport. The Mainpat Chowk Market is perfect for souvenirs and winter clothing.
We booked this package tour from Mr Chandrakant Behera, M: 7008817816 /8018167678.
Places to See in Mainpat, Chhattisgarh
The first destination we visited was Stone River, also known as Kanhakund. It is a famous local picnic spot. The IB River, part of the Mahananda River, flows directly here. The water carved the stones, which are used for sitting and enjoying the river.
Then, we visited Kotebira Dham, a Shiva temple beside the Ib River. The river here offers a different view. It looks like the waterfall is ascending and melting into the earth. Cars can drive right up to the temple, so walking is minimal.
The most famous tourist spot in Chhattisgarh is Tiger Point Waterfall. This mesmerising waterfall falls 195m. There are stairwells to reach the waterfall, and snack shops sell light food and beverages.
The next destination was the Mainpat Chhattisgarh Old Monastery. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Chhattisgarh. The Fish Point Waterfall is a confluence of two or three waterfalls. Here, the main fall is a small water cascade. On the opposite hill, you can see other charming falls. You have to take the staircase to reach the endpoint. In the monsoon, the river overflows with fish.
Mehta Point in Mainpat is a stunning viewpoint from which you can see the mountain valley. It takes 15-20 minutes to reach this point in a car. Sunset Point is the ideal spot to watch the magnificent sunset in Mainpat.
Mainpat Monastery Camp. 1 is the main temple. This place holds Buddhist rituals daily and is the site of many Tibetan marriages. The Gyalton Karying Dubde Ling Monastery is a new shrine that is still being built.
Jaljali Pani, also known as the bouncing ground in Mainpat, offers a stimulating experience. When you jump on the ground, it bounces back like a trampoline. People can enjoy horseback riding for Rs. 50. This tourist spot has plenty of snack shops.
Magnetic Hill Point and Ulta Pani are gravity-defying places. Cars can move uphill independently without being turned on, and water moves from downhill to uphill in Ulta Pani.
You can watch the entire Cliff Valley from this area in Green Valley. Thinthini Patthar was our next destination. Here, the big rocks make a metallic sound when you hit the huge stones with smaller stones. This is quite a different natural phenomenon to experience.
Rajpuri Waterfalls are in the Jashpur area. This place is straight out of a picture. Surrounded by greenery, it is an easy place to reach. Cars can take you right in the sight of this waterfall.
Mainpath Hotels
As a result of the influence of Tibetan culture, Mainpat offers authentic Tibetan food. The two most famous hotels cum restaurant in this area is Dolma Tibet Resort and Restaurant and Karma House and Restaurant.
We stayed in the family guest house in Mainpat.
Ideally, Mainpat can be toured in two nights and three days, but if you want to relax and enjoy, take as much time as you need. Before coming here, you can book your tour vehicles and hotels in advance. The car you book will drop you off and pick you up from the airport.
Conclusion
A tourist who wants to experience a short trip to the hill station can keep Mainpat at the top of their list. This hilly area has natural beauty, unique experiences, and good food.
