Tamta Pahaad(Hill), Pathalgaon, Jashpur
(A blog by Jitendra Nakka)
Introduction
Chhattisgarh has been divided into three physiographic zones namely, (1) Southern Plateau, (2) Central Plains and (3) Northern Hills. Among these, Northern Hillls covers nearly 21% of the total area of Chhattisgarh State. Jashpur is the one of the northmost districts of Chhattisgarh, known for its rocky massive hills. One such hill in the block of Pathalgaon is Tamta Hill, also known as Tamta Pahaad.
Where and How to reach?
Tamta Pahaad lies 30 kms from Pathalgaon block of Jashpur district. It is named after the village where it is located.
From District Head Quarter, it is nearly 130 kms away (Via Pathalgaon). From State HQ, Raipur, it is nearly 360kms away. Raigarh and Ambikapur are the nearest railway stations, whereas Raipur and Ranchi(Jharkhand) are the nearest airports available for this beautiful site. This marvel lies in the Raipur-Ranchi Highway, hence it is 24X7 connected with roadway facility.
Salient Features
Village Tamta homes a beautiful dome like hill in its middle part, which is popularly called as Tamta Pahaad and revered as Sole Lingum of Lord Shiva.
Tamta Pahaad is nearly 100 ft high and possesses nearly 300 stairs to reach upto hilltop. Some part of stairs are connected with hill on the one end and other end lies to valley, whereas some portion lies to valley on the either sides, making the view more exotic, more thrilling + more furious. Locals often speak about the stories of tourists, who just by over-excitement, themselves, happened to have hugged death.
Remarked as the sacred Lingum of Shiva, its a mandate to visit this marvel, bare-footed. Every year, there is a fair(Mela) being held at this village, followed by huge rush of followers and disciples.
Conclusion
Just reaach the top of the hill, andd enjoy the soothing wind-blow. You can also observe one small pond like water-reservoir in the hilltop, where it is sacredly believed that, the water nevers dries up by the blessings of Lord Shiva, the almighty.
(A blog by Jitendra Nakka)
Introduction
Chhattisgarh has been divided into three physiographic zones namely, (1) Southern Plateau, (2) Central Plains and (3) Northern Hills. Among these, Northern Hillls covers nearly 21% of the total area of Chhattisgarh State. Jashpur is the one of the northmost districts of Chhattisgarh, known for its rocky massive hills. One such hill in the block of Pathalgaon is Tamta Hill, also known as Tamta Pahaad.
Author with his staff
Where and How to reach?
Tamta Pahaad lies 30 kms from Pathalgaon block of Jashpur district. It is named after the village where it is located.
From District Head Quarter, it is nearly 130 kms away (Via Pathalgaon). From State HQ, Raipur, it is nearly 360kms away. Raigarh and Ambikapur are the nearest railway stations, whereas Raipur and Ranchi(Jharkhand) are the nearest airports available for this beautiful site. This marvel lies in the Raipur-Ranchi Highway, hence it is 24X7 connected with roadway facility.
Salient Features
Village Tamta homes a beautiful dome like hill in its middle part, which is popularly called as Tamta Pahaad and revered as Sole Lingum of Lord Shiva.
Tamta Pahaad is nearly 100 ft high and possesses nearly 300 stairs to reach upto hilltop. Some part of stairs are connected with hill on the one end and other end lies to valley, whereas some portion lies to valley on the either sides, making the view more exotic, more thrilling + more furious. Locals often speak about the stories of tourists, who just by over-excitement, themselves, happened to have hugged death.
Tourist climbing-up stairs to the hilltop
Author with his staff
Conclusion
Just reaach the top of the hill, andd enjoy the soothing wind-blow. You can also observe one small pond like water-reservoir in the hilltop, where it is sacredly believed that, the water nevers dries up by the blessings of Lord Shiva, the almighty.
A small water-reservoir in the hiilltop
Last but not least, My special Thanks to Mr. Surya Prakash Sao, Mr. Jagdeep Bhagat for arranging such a memorable tour for me and my colleagues.
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