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City in Chhattisgarh, India
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Durg is a major city in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
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Balod houses Prachin Kila or oldest Palace, Mandir and Sati Chabutra.
Famous for its ancient Shiv Mandir.
Its major attraction is a Dam which is 1,128 m long and is located on the Kharkhara River.
It features landscaped garden which is a joint initiative of Indian and Russian government and a Zoo. The highlights of Zoo are exotic animal and avian species, lake, toy trains and others. The musical fountain on the island in the artificial lake is a dynamic spectacle which responds to the music in a way that interprets the style and rhytmm of the musical performance. As the music plays, jets of water shoot in the air, twist, sway, pirouette, pulse, drum and skip with the beat - each movement lit by brilliant colours.
It is a site to visit exquisite Jain temples and Pasharwanath Tirth.
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The prime attraction of this place is a Dam on Tandula River. It is an exciting picnic spot also.
A/C, wifi, breakfast/restaurant. Sometimes water is an issue. Right among a row of hotels. Glass facade in front.
By plane
Mana (Raipur) Airport is 54 km from Durg.
By bus
Connected by decent bus services to Nagpur, Jashpur and Bilaspur.
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