Thursday, April 08, 2010

A different era

As tourists traverse through the state's dense forests and many natural marvels, they are transported to a time when life had a mesmeric rhythm

When you decide to take a trail through the dense forest of Bastar, you’ll find the mesmerising valley waiting for you. It is called Abujhamadu, which is inhabited by some of the oldest surviving tribes in the world.

They call Chhattisgarh "a rich land with poor people". The land is indeed rich. Not only does the state have an abundance of mineral and natural resources, it is also blessed with great natural beauty. You’ll see different aspects of life and nature here. Folk traditions, culture, archaeological sites, rivers, hills, and the hospitality of the tribes who have been residing here for ages—these are things that nobody would want to miss. And then, you’ll also find that the legend about Bastar—that its forests are so dense that not even the sunlight passes through—is true down to the very last word.

Hospitality worth remembering
If you want to relive the Stone Age, Abujhamadu is the place to be. It has some of the oldest tribes alive on this planet. Amid dense forests, the locals still roam naked and depend completely on hunting to survive. Earlier, the government had kept the place out of bounds for outsiders, but it is now open to tourists. So if you are interested in having a piece of life from the Stone Age, all you have to do is to take permission from the tourism department and set forth.

The spartan lifestyle of the tribals, the intoxicating smell of the forest, huge waterfalls, artifacts from a bygone era and paintings on the cave walls are something that will transport you back many centuries. This untouched harmony between nature and the tribes is something that is a rarity. After all Dandkaranya Forest has always been a a wonderful getaway from the hustle bustle of city life. According to Ramayana, this is the place where Rama spent most of his days in exile. And this is the forest that became the backdrop of several battles between him and the demons. The stone paintings inside the caves almost bring that era alive.
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IIPM Editorial, 2009


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