Archive · 4 Sep 2026
DC Cartoonist Captures Bastar’s Waterfalls, Landscapes and Crafts
A cartoonist visited Bastar in Chhattisgarh for four days.
Bastar is known for beautiful nature and traditional crafts.
The cartoonist saw the Indravati River and several waterfalls.
They drew pictures of Chitrakote and Tirathgarh waterfalls while visiting them.
They also explored forests and met tribal people.
In Kondagaon, they watched local artisans make traditional crafts.
Temples and old buildings helped show Bastar’s history and spiritual traditions.
The cartoonist said the trip would remain in their memory and sketchbook.
The journey was arranged with help from the Chhattisgarh government and Cartoon Watch.
A four-day journey through Bastar showcased its waterfalls, forests, temples, landscapes and artistic traditions.
The cartoonist visited Jagdalpur, the Indravati River, Jagdalpur Palace and Bastar’s cultural institutions.
Live sketches were made at Chitrakote Waterfall, Tirathgarh Waterfall and other scenic locations.
The journey included meetings with tribal people, local artisans and the present Raja of Bastar.
Visits to Danteshwari Temple and Barsoor highlighted Bastar’s spiritual and archaeological heritage.
- Who
- A DC cartoonist and illustrator, along with local artisans, tribal people and cultural representatives.
- What
- A four-day tourism journey through Bastar focused on its landscapes, waterfalls, crafts, temples and cultural heritage.
- When
- During the monsoon; the journey lasted four days.
- Where
- Bastar and Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh, including Chitrakote, Tirathgarh, Kondagaon, Barsoor and Danteshwari Temple.
- Why
- The cartoonist was invited to join a tourism journey and document the region through sketches.
- Region
- Bastar, Chhattisgarh
- Journey length
- Four days
- Season
- Monsoon
- Waterfalls visited
- Chitrakote, Tirathgarh, Tamda Ghumar and Saathdhara
- Cultural sites
- Bastar Art Gallery, Badal – The Tribal Arts and Cultural Centre, Jagdalpur Palace and Danteshwari Temple
- Craft location
- Kondagaon
- Invitation organizers
- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the Chhattisgarh public relations department and Cartoon Watch