A 'Dekho Bastar Season 2 - Bastar on Bike' motorcycle touring event has been held to promote tourism in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, which is blessed with serene beauty and abundant natural resources.
The event was organized by the Chhattisgarh government on June 18 and 19 with participation of 60 riders from the state and neighbouring states.
The event received support from the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, the Bastar district administration and local partner organizations.
Bastar MP Deepak Baij graced the closing ceremony.
Kanger Valley National Park Director Dhammshil Ganvir said: "It was organized to showcase the natural beauty of Bastar, along with the travel routes, roads and tourist facilities in order to promote tourism."
On June 18, the riders began their journey from Danteshwari temple in Jagdalpur and passed through Kurandi, Gumlawada and Koleng to reach Tirathgarh.
The next day, they continued their journey from Tirathgarh and reached the Chitrakot Falls, passing through Dantewada, Barsur and Korlapal.