Dongargarh bamleshwari temple is best temple to visit in chhattisgarh, Dongargarh is the main tourist as well as image of the district. The famous temple of MAA BAMLESHWARI is on a hilltop of 1600 feet in the town of Dongargarh. This temple is referred as BADI BAMLESHWARI. Another temple at ground level is situated about 1/2 kms. from the main temple complex. This temple is referred as CHHOTI BAMLESHWARI. Huge number of people from in and around Chhattisgarh flock the shrine during the Navratra of Kavar (during Dusshera) and Chaitra (during Ramnavmi). 

During these Navratra melas (fair) are organized in the premises of the temple, which run 24 hours. Many companies and organizations display their product during this mela. Here you can also visit more of more market or tribal things in the place.

The added tourist attraction is the ropeway. It is the only passenger ropeway in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Dongargarh is home or temple to the famous Shaktirupa Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple, located on a hilltop, and is considered a center of faith for many. The temple situated on the flat land of Big Bamleshwari is also known as the Small Bamleshwari Temple. Every year, during Navratri, two grand fairs are held at the temple, attracting millions of devotees. The place is surrounded by lush green forests, hills, and both small and large ponds. To the west, you’ll find the Paniyajob Reservoir, to the north the Dhara Jalasy, and to the south the Madiya Reservoir, making Dongargarh a place of natural beauty.

Visitors can either climb the stairs or use the ropeway to reach the temple. To ensure the comfort of pilgrims, there are facilities like drinking water, electric lighting, rest houses, and dining options on the hilltop, along with a place to purchase religious items. Dongargarh is located 100 km from Raipur and 190 km from Nagpur. It is easily accessible through the Mumbai-Hawra railway line.

By Air route :

 The nearest airport is in Raipur, about 100 km away, which is well-connected to major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam, and Chennai.

By Train or railway: 

Dongargarh has its own railway junction on the main Mumbai-Hawra railway line, making it easy to reach by train.