Durg is one of the leading cities of Chhattisgarh. It is situated on the banks of River Seonath. Apart from being popular for mining and oil pressing, it is a well known city for tourism as well. Many travelers plan their summer holidays in Durg for exotic vacations approaching in upcoming days. Durg is placed in the centralized location from where every major city is approachable. It is blessed with many natural, historical, and religious places which form the Durg tourism as one of the impressive destinations. Durg has a pleasant climate throughout the year and people may arrive here in summers as well.

Durg is well connected via road and rail transport. People planning for summer holidays in Durg can take any option of transportation to arrive in city. Buses in the state of Chhattisgarh ply between Durg and other important cities to provide excellent means to get in the city. Travelers coming for trip in Durg can also take overnight journey from any of the key cities to approach here. Railways are even more compatible way to move in the city. It is situated on the main route of Mumbai- Howrah and many trains have halt at this station. People could take trains from any part of India to reach for summer holidays in Durg. However, its main airport is placed at Raipur which is 40 km away from city.

Places to see in Durg:

Maitri Bagh:

Maitri bagh is a beautiful location for tourists as well as locales. It is perfect trip while coming for summer holidays in Durg. It is one of landscaped gardens in form of zoo created with the efforts of Indian and Russian Government. Its eventful activities and happening ambiance is the key highlights of this tourist place. It has a mesmerizing musical fountain which dances beautifully to the beats of music playing. Each of its steps is enlivened by the bright lights that follow.

Deorbijia Temple:

The city of Durg is famous for its numerous shrines. If you are planning to spend your summer holidays in Durg, then you must pay visit to this temple. This ancient temple has splendid architecture that beautifully exhibits the historical era of this region. Due to its striking beauty, architecture, and sculptures, this temple is a prominent tourist attraction of this city. It is believed that if you make a wish in this temple which comes true, you have to visit it again.

Balod:

Balod is a small place located quite in proximity of Durg at a distance of 58 km. There is an old fort situated here along with a temple and sati chabutra.

Dev Baloda

This place is located just 3 km away from Bhilai. It is visited by many devotees who visit the Shiv Temple located here.

Kharkhara:

This beautiful place has a dam which is built over the River Kharkhara. This dam is around 1128 meters in length.

Jain Temples of Nagpura:

These temples are very ancient and beautiful. They are admired for their exquisite architecture and intricate carvings. Nagpura also has a naturopathy center where patients from around the country visit for treatment.