Dongargarh

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Dongargarh is a Major town of india and municipality in Rajnandgaon District in the state of Chhattisgarh, India and the site of the Bambleshwari Temple and Chandragiri Jain Temple. A prominent pilgrim destination in Rajnandgaon District, the city lies about 35 kilometres west from Rajnandgaon, 67 kilometres west from Durg and 132 kilometres east from Bhandara which are situated on National Highway 6. Featuring majestic mountains and ponds, Dongargarh is derived from the words: Dongarh meaning 'mountains' and garh meaning 'fort'. It is also a best tourism place in Chhattisgarh ()

Alternative names: Population: 35.5 thous.Coordinates: 21°10'43"N, 80°45'2"E

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ChhattisgarhIndia

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Nearby attractions include: Pragyagiri.

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Pragyagiri
24 min walk • Pragya giri is an area of Dongargarh in the Rajnandgaon district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh situated on a hilltop of 1,000 feet. There is a Buddh vihara with a large Buddha statue facing east. There are 225 steps leading up the mountain.