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Jagdalpur in March
Chhattisgarh, India
March warms Jagdalpur but mornings still deliver. Chitrakote's flow reduces but remains impressive, and if Bastar Dussehra falls in March, you witness one of India's longest festivals — 75 days of tribal ritual.
The March story
Come early March for waterfalls. Check Dussehra dates.
Why March scores 4/5
Weather
Good — warming, waterfalls thinning
Roads & Access
self drive: Sedan OK for Chitrakote. SUV preferred for Kanger Valley. Travel in daylight only.. road condition: NH to Jagdalpur improved. Internal roads to Chitrakote and Kanger Valley can be rough.. public transport: Limited flights. Trains to Jagdalpur. Local transport sparse — private vehicle essential for waterfalls.. from nearest city: Raipur 300km (6-7hrs). Jagdalpur Airport has limited flights. Vizag 330km.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: District administration Bastar. helpline: CG Tourism: 0771-4066415. ambulance: 108 (may be slow). police station: Jagdalpur (1km). nearest hospital: District Hospital Jagdalpur
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Jio and BSNL in town. Very limited signal at Chitrakote and inside Kanger Valley. No signal in caves.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Chitrakote Falls is jaw-dropping for kids, Kanger Valley caves are a real adventure, Tribal markets teach cultural diversity, Nature-based experience kids remember
Elevation
552m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓culture-seekers
- ✓photographers
- ✓adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗heat-sensitive travelers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — Chitrakote Falls at full power, cool weather |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent — dry, cool, waterfalls still flowing |
| Marchviewing | 4/5 | Good — warming, waterfalls thinning |
| April | 2/5 | Hot — waterfalls thinning significantly |
| May | 2/5 | Hot — waterfalls dry, tribal areas scorching |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon — early rains begin |
| July | 1/5 | Heavy monsoon — Chitrakote at maximum but roads dangerous |
| August | 1/5 | Peak monsoon — access severely restricted |
| September | 3/5 | Late monsoon — waterfalls still strong, roads improving |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — waterfalls + dry roads |
| November | 5/5 | Peak — perfect Bastar weather |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — cool, waterfalls moderate, tribal culture vibrant |
Practical Details
How to reach
Raipur 300km (6-7hrs). Jagdalpur Airport has limited flights. Vizag 330km.. Roads: NH to Jagdalpur improved. Internal roads to Chitrakote and Kanger Valley can be rough.. Self-drive: Sedan OK for Chitrakote. SUV preferred for Kanger Valley. Travel in daylight only.. Public transport: Limited flights. Trains to Jagdalpur. Local transport sparse — private vehicle essential for waterfalls.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
552m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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