Koriya

Koriya is one of the North-Eastern District of Chhattisgarh State. The District came into existence on 25th May 1998 in Madhya Pradesh State. Its parent District was Surguja. After the formation of New State of Chhattisgarh on 1st November 2000, the District falls under the Chhattisgarh State. The District has derived its Name from the Koriya State, the former princely State Koriya.

Excursion
Amrit Dhara Water fall
This is extremely beautiful natural waterfall on the Hasdo River. It is about seven kms. far away from Nagpur on the Manendragarh-Baikunthpur Road. Height of water fall is about 80-90 feets. and width is about 10-15 feets. It creates a beautiful cloudy atmosphere around the fall. In 1936, Ramanuj Pratap Singh Judeo, King of Koriya State, started a Mela (fare) on Mahashiv Ratri duration that is follow by people of Koriya to day also. Shiva's Temple is also added the extra beauty of this place.

How to reach :- Nearest Railway Station is Manendragarh (SER) from where by Bus or Taxi we reach Nagpur Bus Stop. From District Head Quarters, Baikunthpur we can reach Nagpur by Bus or Taxi. From Nagpur, people can hire a Taxi to reach Amrit Dhara.

Ramada Water fall
This is another natural water fall in the District Korea .About 160 Kms. far away from Baikunthpur ,this fall is situated on the Banas river near the Bhavarkhoh village .Hight of this water fall is about 100-120 fts.and width is about 20-25 fts.Forests ,rocks add extra beauty to the spot

How to reach :-Nearest Railway Station is Manendragarh(SER) from where by Bus/Taxi we reach Kelhari then Chutki Village (Jankpur Road) then about 3 Kms. Bhavarkhoh village and finally 2 Kms walking distance this water fall is appear on the Banas river.

Gavar Ghat Water fall
This is the another natural water fall in Korea. About 40 kms. from Baikunthpur this fall is situated on the Hasdo river about 5 kms. from Tarra village . Height of this water fall is nearly 50-60 feets and width about 10 fts. This area is full of forests and rocks.

How to reach :- From Baikunthpur head quarter about 15 kms. on Sonhat road go to Katgodi then 20 kms. Tarra village then finally 5 kms this water fall appears on the Hasdo rirver.

Akuri Nala
This is called the natural AC of Korea district . About 65 kms. from Baikunthpur near Bansipur village this place exist. Small water fall is also there .About 100 mt. area is covered from both sides by rocks . In side people can walk freely. Water drops are continuosly drop there in summar season. anybody can bath from these drops. There are also naturare are also natural rops in that area by using that one can hang and enjoy with water drops On extreme summar this place is very cold. The surrounding area is full of forests and rocks.

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