Cross Border Surrogacy

Cross-border legal and ethical problems has recently become a concern for Indian surrogacy sector especially after a Thai surrogate mother bore twins and the Australian parents took the healthy child and left the one with Down syndrome behind in Thailand.

Surrogacy is having another woman bear a child for someone else. Surrogacy in India and its increasing popularity has increased the movement of couples towards the country for assistance. However, the thriving business comes with risks of to devious online brokers, questionable private clinics, thriving underground market.

Why cross-border arrangements are risky?

In different countries, laws are different even medical practices, customs or codes of ethics. Looking at the positive aspects of surrogacy, it empowers women to choose whether to participate and gain financial compensation for their valued service. Surrogacy also permits otherwise childless men and women to have children.

In vitro fertilization is fertilization in a laboratory by mixing sperm with eggs surgically removed from an ovary followed by uterine implantation. IVF in Raipur offers assistance to the couples with egg donation, IUI and other fertility techniques.

Most common are two types of “traditional surrogacy” where the surrogate is the biological mother and the sperm is from the intended father or a donor. The other four types are “gestational surrogacy” where the surrogate is unrelated to the baby with the egg coming from the intended mother or donor, and the sperm is from the intended father or donor. When both the egg and sperm are from donors, the baby is genetically unrelated to the surrogate, the intended mother or the intended father. In addition, the actual parentage is often undisclosed or unknown.

Australia and the United States, relevant laws vary by state or province and type of surrogacy. For example, while New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia permit altruistic surrogacy and Arizona, Michigan and Nebraska forbid surrogacy— California, Connecticut and Massachusetts are surrogate-friendly, making them magnets for couples from other places with stringent anti-surrogacy laws.

How to go about surrogacy in India?

Generally, the couples considering surrogacy option are not sure how to go about the process, from where to start or who to consult. They might find it difficult to list down authentic surrogacy clinics from the list of numerous faux and dead links all over the internet which might lead them nowhere. For them, there are few things they should consider before selecting a particular clinic.

1.      Ensure that you establish a direct contact with the doctor and not through any agencies.

2.    Read the success stories of the particular clinic you are considering for surrogacy assistance.

3.    Find out whether the doctor writes blogs for the patients.

4.    Try to resolve your queries and question everything before deciding. (Ask about how surrogate would be arranged? Egg donation process?)

5.     Calculate the cost and compare it with other clinics.

Dr Neeraj Pahlajani

Obstetrician & IVF Specialist

(MS, DNB, FMAS, DRM - Germany)

MBBS - Lady Harding Medical College - New Delhi

MS - Obstetrics and Gynecology (PGI - Rohtak)

DNB - Obstetrics and Gynecology

FMAS - World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons

DRM - Diploma in Reproductive Medicine (Germany)

Fellow in IVF & Embryology – (USA)

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(Mata Laxmi Nursing Home)

Anupam Nagar, Near T.V. Tower, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) India

Phone:  +91- 771- 4052967, +91- 771- 4053285 Mobile:  +91- 9770997645, +91- 9329630455

Email - contact@raipurivf.com

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Why do you need to ask about 'Current Statistics' of a Fertility Clinic

Why the commissioning couples need to ask for CurrentStatistics of clinic before embarking on any surrogacy program?

Children born through surrogacy in Raipur have certainly put Raipur in a global picture. At Pahlajani Test Tube Baby Center, we ensure that the commissioning couples are informed with the ‘current statistics’ for the surrogacy cycles for the past three months.

For example – Your fertility specialist informs you, “In the past month, we did 10 egg donor cycles with fresh embryo transfer of 3 embryos on day 2 and p number were positive and q number were negative.”

What does this mean? Why is it necessary to ask about current statistics?

Asking for actual number of cycles (rather than percentage of your cycles) would help you know the status of your cycle. You should know that statistics should be divided into the following categories –

1.      self-cyclers - fresh transfer

2.    self-cyclers – Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)

3.    egg donor cycles - fresh transfer

4.    egg donor cycles - frozen embryo transfer

For self-cyclers - fresh transfer, you should enquire about the statistics of surrogacy cycles,

·        age under 30

·        age 30-35

·        age 36-40

·        age above 40

For self-cyclers – FET, enquire about same above four age categories.

In any of the above queries, if the clinic informs you by giving the actual number of embryo transfers in a given number of cycles during the particular period of time, then the clinic is honest. It is important to know the current statistics than the number of babies the clinic has delivered in a particular period of time. If you are not given actual data, do not bank on the clinic.

What are the signs of a quack fertility clinic?

1. Payment to surrogate mother is kept a secret from you
2. Clinic is not allowing establishing contact with surrogate mother after your child is born.
3. High rate of surrogate hospitalizations
4. False statistics

Low Cost IVF India - Raipur! (Low Cost IVF India - Pahlajani Test Tube Baby Centre)

Dr Neeraj Pahlajani

Obstetrician & IVF Specialist

(MS, DNB, FMAS, DRM - Germany)

MBBS - Lady Harding Medical College - New Delhi

MS - Obstetrics and Gynecology (PGI - Rohtak)

DNB - Obstetrics and Gynecology

FMAS - World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons

DRM - Diploma in Reproductive Medicine (Germany)

Fellow in IVF & Embryology – (USA)

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Pahlajani Test Tube Baby Centre

(Mata Laxmi Nursing Home)

Anupam Nagar, Near T.V. Tower, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) India

Phone:  +91- 771- 4052967, +91- 771- 4053285 Mobile:  +91- 9300511044, +91- 9329630455

Email - contact@raipurivf.com, sameerp5000@hotmail.com

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Raipur - Steadily Emerging as Fertility Destination

How surrogacy became popular in Chhattisgarh? 

The journey of infertile couples end in Raipur to seek surrogacy assistance after Pahlajani Test Tube Baby Center provided services fertility assistance with in-house embryologist and IVF/ICSI services. With rare combination of state-of-the-art medical infrastructure and potential IVF and surrogacy options in Raipur, it has gradually fueled the international demand. Raipur can be termed as a bastion for couples wanting to ply their gametes at cheaper rates. With low traffic frequency rates, uber medicinal and infrastructural at hospitals, Raipur has become one of the favorite destinations for foreigners wanting to undergo fertility treatment.

Dedicated team of doctors and devoted surrogate mothers attracted more and more couples every year to Raipur for IVF. Slowly but steadily, Raipur has emerged as a destination for fertility tourism. It is among one of the rapidly developing cities in country, the burgeoning idea of medical tourism parallelly has caught the imagination fertility tourists living in geographically dispersed cities towards the state.

It was observed that medical tourists were more liberal than ever for undergoing treatment in Raipur, after several infertile couples from USA, Europe, Africa and even neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Afghanistan came here it to find the cure. Success stories of the IVF and surrogacy in Raipur has put the doubts of couples to rest, who are otherwise skeptical about the treatment because of the obvious complications associated to it. Also, the cheap IVF treatment offered in Raipur has warded off the discomfort of pocket burning fees demanded in the first world countries. Visit counts of tourists tripping Raipur has multiplied in past one decade, with most of them returning with assured pregnancy results. The city has won an international recognition after high ratio of infertile couples was blessed with children.

The day commercial surrogacy was declared legal in India it also opened the flood gates of all the inhibitions related to surrogacy and IVF in the country. After facing a tough rebound from less liberal countries, medical tourism has emerged as a successful intersection of inexpensive and medical infrastructure in Raipur. In years, the city has witnessed high influx of tourists seeking medical care willing to travel the tribal land. Skewed population distribution in metros, and commercialized health care has locomoted the infertile tourists towards Raipur. The infertility hospitals have been able to preserve their appeals for assuring best treatment to patients. A taboo associated with IVF and surrogacy is dying a fast death after Raipur was appended to the list of best known IVF and surrogacy destinations.

Fertility problems can have a devastating emotional impact on couples. Some couples will conceive naturally, in time, but for those who do not, the pain and loss can be immense, and have a sudden and significant negative impact on relationships. Infertility is a multi-layered and complex phenomenon, and a number of issues are involved for the people living with it, as it spans the biological, emotional, physical, social, financial and psychological aspects of lives and relationships. Couples going through the treatment journey can feel stigmatised because of their infertility, that it is still a taboo subject, which makes them feel somehow they have failed.

Their reasons for not having children are varied, often deeply personal – and sometimes, circumstantial. Around 20 per cent of pregnancies end in miscarriage – and yet most women never reveal they have had one. We find out how couples have tried to deal with their grief and meet a pioneering doctor who is looking for solutions to recurrent problems.

Pahlajani Test Tube Baby Center is committed to bring world-class services in assisted reproduction including IVF in Raipur and IVF for Odisha people and other adjoining states. For low cost IVF in Raipur, comparatively higher surrogacy rate Pahlajani IVF Center provides comprehensive services in IUI, IVF-ET, ICSI, Blastocyst, IVF treatment, egg donation, surrogate motherhood, male infertility treatment, semen banking, embryo freezing, sexual psychological problem, PCOS, MESA, PESA, TESA, Hormone Analysis, Laproscopic surgery, Hysteroscopy surgery, laser assisted hatching, and embryo biopsy.

Dr Neeraj Pahlajani

Website

http://www.raipurivf.com/

http://www.pahlajanipregnancycare.com/

http://lowcostivfindia.com/

Email

drpahlajaniraipur@gmail.com

Changes in Surrogacy Tourism in India and Raipur

Commercial surrogacy is a booming industry in India and in recent years ranks of childless foreign couples looking for a low-cost, legally simple route to parenthood have been joined by gay couples and singles.

India was a popular destination for gay couples seeking children till the year 2011 when Indian decriminalised consensual sex between homosexuals.

However, in 2012, the rules were revised and reformulated for foreign couples. It said that foreign couples seeking to enter into a surrogacy arrangement in India must be a "man and woman (who) are duly married and the marriage should be sustained at least two years".

While the government has been pushing the country as a medical tourism destination, the issue of wealthy foreigners paying poor Indians to have babies has raised ethical concerns in many Indian minds. Hundreds of couples visit India every year to undergo IVF in Raipur.

More than 3,000 fertility clinics operate across India, and some can be quite flashy. Surrogacy Laws in India are also undergoing an immense change lately. The Union of India is taking steps to position India as a legally risk-free destination when it comes to international surrogacy arrangements. 

The Indian Government is implementing legal mechanisms to ensure that the child born out of surrogacy arrangement in India would have a safe passage back home. Though such measures have affected few nationals, it could be considered legally safe in the long run for surrogacy in India.

The measures, circulated to Indian missions abroad in late 2012, which only came to light in the Indian media on Friday, mark the first step to the regulation of "surrogacy tourism" in India.

The cost factor has made India a favourite destination for medical tourism, especially the quest for a child. The low cost surrogacy has attracted lot of infertile couples from globe to India. Surrogacy in India is an attractive option for couples who wish to have their names on the birth certificate; want to have a professional or limited relationship with their surrogate, but have the benefit of excellent healthcare. Surrogates in India have no parental rights and cannot change their mind about handing over a child to the intended parents.

Dr Neeraj Pahlajani

Website

http://www.raipurivf.com/

http://www.pahlajanipregnancycare.com/

http://lowcostivfindia.com/

Email

drpahlajaniraipur@gmail.com

Surrogacy and Singles in India

India has issued new rules barring foreign gay couples and single people from using surrogate mothers to become parents in the proposed Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill 2013 that aims to regulate surrogacy in India. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from gay rights advocates and fertility clinics in Raipur.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), according to the guidelines of July 9, 2012, restricted surrogacy to foreign nationals; i.e. a man and a woman married for at least two years would be required to take a medical visa for surrogacy in India. As of now, even though surrogacy is an administrative concern and in the domain of the MoHFW, it has been decided that till the enactment of a law on the ART Bill, 2013, the guidelines issued by the MHA will prevail till then. Hence, foreign single parent surrogacy is barren.

It was in 2012, when the home ministry debarred gay couples and single foreigners from having an Indian surrogate bear their child as only a foreign “man and woman” married at least two years will be granted visas.

Since then, IVF in Raipur and Surrogacy in Raipur is practiced according to the MHA guidelines.

In March 2014, departments and ministries of the Government of India reviewed the drafted Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2013 (ART Bill).

After revision, the decision to restrict surrogacy in India to “infertile Indian married couples” only, was taken with a belief that it would prevent exploitation of Indian women who may be pushed to take the risk of surrogacy in the face of financial hardships.

This decision came after extensive public debate across the country involving all stake holders about the unregulated surrogacy sector in India. According to the guidelines of 2005, there was no legal bar for the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) by a single or an unmarried woman, and the child born would have legal rights on the woman or man concerned.

Thereafter, the draft ART Bills of 2008, 2010 and 2013, stated to be revised based on the recommendations of the Ministry of Law and Justice, have consistently proposed that ART in India.

The draft Bill 2013, an exhaustive document containing 100 sections addressing various issues relating to ART. The details are kept ‘secret’.

Restricting surrogacy to infertile Indian married couples only, and debarring all foreigners other than OCIs, PIOs and NRI married couples, is a turnaround in the thought process. The suggestion barring foreigners from commissioning surrogacy in India is stated to be subject to there being no conflict with other Indian laws applicable to foreigners, such as those for adoption. Many singles parents visit every year to Pahlajani IVF Clinic to undergo IVF in Raipur. 

The medical technology, advancement of science permitting free export of frozen embryos and other scientific methods have offered hopes to childless people. But attempts to shut out surrogacy for foreign nationalsand single persons, who have tied their hopes with India doctors and even to seek IVF in Raipur, may not be the ideal way to stamp out the hopes of persons wishing to be a parent.

Dr Neeraj Pahlajani

Websites 

http://www.raipurivf.com/

http://www.pahlajanipregnancycare.com/

http://lowcostivfindia.com/

Email – drpahlajaniraipur@gmail.com

How to Communicate with Your Surrogate

For fostering a good relationship with a surrogate, communication needs to be strong. It can be through emails, phone calls, even video calling, but you need to be in regular touch with the surrogate. Communication would ease the tension and also help both surrogate and intended parents to understand each other’s concerns. For establishing a good communication, you need to be direct and allow each other to open up.

Intended parents should encourage weekly exchange of emails or texts to know about each other’s well being. Regardless of how often you and your surrogate talk during the pregnancy, it is suggested that intended parents should increase communication before the birth of child. It is recommended that during the surrogate’s pregnancy, talking and exchange of ideas should be ensured. It will help to safeguard everyone’s expectations.

What Should the Intended Parents Talk?

1. Ask about surrogate’s well being

2. Ask if she needs anything

3. Ask if she is willing to pump breast milk

4. Talk about your relationship with surrogate after birth of child

Staying connected after the baby is born is also an important part of the surrogacy journey. At Pahlajani Surrogacy Care, we ensure that intended parents and their surrogates develop strong ties. The friendship between the recipient mother and surrogate even continues after she delivers your baby. 

We encourage intended parents and surrogates to discuss about the baby to eliminate confusion and the potential for disappointment. Communication helps the surrogate to keep that strength and helps intended parents to know about the journey of their child inside surrogate’s womb. A lack of effective communication can often lead to misunderstandings, in turn leading to feelings of dishonesty or distrust. 

Maintaining open and steady communication between the agency and the intended parents enables each party to feel more comfortable and at ease 

during the process.

It is important for the intended parents to identify how involved they want to be during and after the pregnancy.  With that in mind, it is essential that the needs of the intended parents be matched with those of the surrogate.  Most couples prefer an open relationship with their surrogate

Dr Neeraj Pahlajani

Pahlajani Surrogacy India: Very Low Cost Surrogacy and Surrogate Mother

Each year, an estimated 25,000 foreign couples visit India for surrogacy services, resulting in more than 2,000 births. Surrogacy is a negotiate in India  running anywhere from $15,000 to $20,000, the service is roughly a one fourth of the U.S. price and the traditionally lax regulations surrounding the industry have made it a popular destination for couples from countries where surrogacy is not legal, including several European nations and most of Australia. The combination of excellent medical facilities and attractive cost brings couples from all over the world to India.

Infertility is not about being unable to conceive, it is the trauma that an individual or the couple passes through. Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction. Surrogacy, sometimes dubbed "rent-a-womb” is a procedure by which a woman carries another women's fertilized egg to term, usually in cases where the biological mother is unable to carry the pregnancy. Many couples that cannot bear children are increasingly turning to surrogacy as a possibility to fulfill their parenthood dreams.

In general, couples first investigate surrogacy in their home country.  Some couples find that either the cost, or their country's legal environment, makes it very difficult to pursue surrogacy and then start investigating options for surrogacy abroad.  The most common overseas option is surrogacy in India. The high cost of surrogacy in Europe and the US means many Western women are outsourcing pregnancy abroad.

Commercial surrogacy is a booming industry in India with legions of childless foreign couples looking for a low-cost, legally simple route to parenthood. It is estimated that the industry now generates more than $2 billion in revenues annually with an estimated 2000 surrogacy births in year 2010, up to 50% in two years. Part of the demand is financial, in the USA; the cost of surrogacy is around 100 thousand dollars. In India, it is about half- and that includes all medical expenses.

Aspiring parents for whom surrogacy is not an option in their home countries can easily find a surrogate mother for hire in India to expand their family. In many countries around the world, surrogacy is either too expensive, illegal, or not available to certain demographics. Surrogacy in India is available to all. Surrogacy costs for a single successful round typically range from $15,000 to $20,000 with success rates as high as 50% depending on the age of the woman providing the eggs. 

Once the journey of surrogacy is decided then the question arises next is the selection of surrogate mother. If the couple has decided to go for surrogacy abroad in India then they are at advantage. Same like the surrogacy treatment the cost of surrogate mother is also cheaper in India. Prospective parents can expect to spend 50% less on a surrogate mother for hire in India than they would in a developed country. The low cost of surrogacy in India may surprise you. The factors responsible for low cost of surrogates in India includes

A.       The biggest factor responsible for such low prices is the cost of living in India which is significantly cheaper than in the Western countries.

B.       Healthcare facilities available are cheaper in India. In fact, India is a very popular destination for medical tourists seeking great deals on everything from cosmetic surgery to dentistry to heart surgery.

C.       Many surrogacy clinics in India offer attractive packages that includes facilities like fees of doctors, fees of surrogate mother, legal fees, other medical necessities like tests and medications, Visa /Passport for Parents and New-Born, IVF/ICSI procedure including Embryo Freezing, Medications and other expenses for the surrogate, hotel accommodation and site seeing for intended parents. This makes it very advantageous for the foreigners.

Surrogacy arrangements currently costs from $15,000 to $20,000 approximately in India, most out of which actually goes to the surrogate. How much money goes to the surrogate mother depends, just like in any profession, on the experience of surrogate mother. For the surrogate mothers who are starting first time the amount paid is less then compared to the amount paid to the experienced surrogate. But normally about one-fourth of the package price goes to surrogate mother.

Normally surrogate mothers in India come from lower middle-class families. Surrogate mothers do it to enhance their family's financial condition. Many do it to pay their debts, to buy their own house or get their children a good education.

Pahlajani Surrogacy India is getting on a quiet revolution regarding a secure, permissible, affordable, and frustration-free journey to parenthood. The center has all the facilities required to deliver a full range of services to couples requiring assistance conceiving.

Pahlajani Surrogacy India’s services offered at the Infertility Clinic includes basic work-up of the infertile couple, One Stop Fertility Diagnostic Services including IUI, IVF , ICSI, Egg Donor, embryo Adoption, Sperm Donation , Sperm Banking hormonal testing, Diagnostic Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Clinic, Reproductive Endoscopic Surgery, Fallopian Tube Recanalization, Minimally Invasive Ultrasound, Uterine Artificial Insemination, Semen Cryopreservation, Semen processing, Ovulation Induction & Monitoring, Evaluation of male patient, Gonadotropin Cycles, Embryo Freezing, Oocyte Donor Program, Surrogacy, Assisted Hatching, Surgical Sperm Retrieval. Over the 21 years of experience in Infertility treatment since its inception.

Pahlajani Surrogacy India offers Very Low & Affordable Cost Surrogacy in India

A surrogacy in India is termed as an arrangement in which one woman agrees to bear a child for the intended parents and surrender it at birth. This provides an opportunity or a blessing for those who are unable to carry a child themselves to overcome their childlessness and regain happiness in their lives.

Surrogates may carry the pregnancy to delivery after having implanting embryo, to which she has no genetic relationship at all, transferred to her uterus. If the pregnant woman received compensation for carrying and delivering the child (besides medical and other reasonable expenses) the arrangement is called a commercial surrogacy, otherwise the arrangement is sometimes referred to as an altruistic surrogacy. Surrogacy is without a doubt observing a clear surge all this can be due to the possibility that a lot of the patients experiencing the methodology have already been taken care of efficiently. This kind of which has recently been a superb success of research that has had managed to make it achievable for childless married couples to enjoy their little one.

There are many those who certainly desire to start a family, nevertheless for health related reasons are certainly not capable to accomplish that aspiration. Many individuals exploring surrogacy are generally astonished at the associated fee to endure the method. Specifically thinking of there's no assurance that the surrogacy method will probably be productive at the first try. Often it requires plenty of endeavors just before a couple can attain parenthood by means of surrogacy.

The government of India is also trying very hard to make advancements in the fertility clinics of India. The system of healthcare in India is very affordable as well as advanced. This sounds very surprising and a skilled team of surrogacy specialists has been found. The latest technologies of treatment are offered at very affordable prices. It is very surprising to note down that there are thousands of such couples in India who seek Surrogacy in India. They have been highly impressed by the levels of professionalism shown by the surrogacy clinics in India. If a person is going by the records, low cost surrogacy will be offered. However, care is also taken for ensuring that the procedures are carried properly and systematically. The best fertility clinics are available in India. Therefore, thousands of couple's visit and return back to their countries with a smile on their face and a child of their own in their arms.

Surrogacy, along with other parts of India's medical tourism trade, has grown dramatically in recent years with physicians here overseeing an estimated 2000 surrogacy births for domestic and overseas couples in year 2010, a 50% jump in two years. The specialty is a tiny part of a fertility treatment business, including in vitro fertilization, hormone treatment and egg and sperm donation.

You all are aware of the fact that the price of Canada, USA, Australia, Ireland, France, and UK is so high. It might not be affordable for mediocre couples, singles to afford it. But if you compare the prices for surrogacy in India you will find that they are much lower than what it is taken in your country. This is the first and the most important reason why one should choose India for affordable surrogates.

Also Single Parent Gestational surrogacy, Single Parent Surrogacy India, single men, single women surrogacy, and Donor egg with surrogacy, self eggs and donor sperms with Surrogacy, sperm bank all has an option. Affordable Surrogacy in India or gestational surrogacy, its flexibility, relative affordability, Surrogacy Success Rate and minimal regulation have made India attractive.

Pahlajani Surrogacy India having the industries most elaborate and exclusive Patient Care and Clinical Coordination teams, we provide you the smoothest and seamless care ever imagined. 

Chhattisgarh Medical Tourism : Pahlajani Test Tube Baby Centre

A tour to Chhattisgarh in India means exploring the beauty and grandeur of that city which is blessed with natural bounty and rich culture and traditions. With enjoying a strong nexus with history and being the land of many of the tribal groups which distinctly and remarkably own something different from the other, Chhattisgarh has become a place where you will get to see refined forms of arts and crafts. It will not be strange if you feel completely awestruck by the richness and charisma of the arts and crafts of Chhattisgarh, India. Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh and is known for the business, entertainment and shopping districts. The city of Raipur is well connected by air, rail and road and hence is becoming one of the major tourist spots of Chhattisgarh.

History of Chhattisgarh

The history of Chhattisgarh dates back tens of thousands of years. The anthropologists with latest study have discovered evidences of some of the most primitive human habitations in the rocks and caves of this ancient land. As per the mythological history of Chhattisgarh, it is seen that the area goes back to the period of Ramayana and Mahabharata. According to fable the deep Sal forest regions are Dandakaranya itself, where Lord Rama had stayed during his fourteen-year exile from Ayodhya. The uninterrupted history of Chhattisgarh or South Kosala can be somewhat traced to the 4th century AD. Between the 6th and 12th centuries AD the Sarabhpurias, Panduvanshi, Somvanshi, Kalchuri, and Nagvanshi rulers dominated this area.

Till the end of the 18th century AC, in the medieval period, the region came to be known as Gondwana and became an extended part of the kingdom of the Kalchuris who then ruled the region. As per the Muslim chroniclers of the 14th century AD the region also came under the suzerainty of the Mughal Empire around the 16th century and later under the Marathas in 1745. Later Marathas dominated the region and the entire region of Chhattisgarh was somewhat plundered by the year 1758. Following strictly the glorious Chhattisgarh history it is seen that 'Chhattisgarh' was popularized during the Maratha period and was first used in an official document in 1795. With the British interferences in the early 19th century, much of the territory was taken into the Central Provinces. Chhattisgarh also took part in the 1857 Revolution when Vir Narayan Singh, a landlord of Sonakhan, severely opposed the injustices of British rule in the region. In the year 1904 British restructured the region and transferred Sambalpur to Orissa and included the estates of Surguja to Chhattisgarh.

As per the history of Chhattisgarh, India the demand for a separate Chhattisgarh state was initiated by the Raipur Congress unit at the meeting of the Raipur district Congress in 1924. It was seen or rather presumed that the region of Chhattisgarh was culturally and historically separate from the rest of Madhya Pradesh and deserved a special recognition of its own. During that time the plea was not taken into consideration. After the independence of India, the demand for a separate state again was encouraged and in 1955 it was raised in the Nagpur assembly of the then state of Madhya Bharat, which eventually did not materialize. And finally the vision of a separate state of Chhattisgarh became a true reality when it was declared the 26th state of India on 1st November 2000. While educating yourselves about Chhattisgarh general info, it is quite interesting to know about history of Chhattisgarh, India.

Culture of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is the central state of the union of India and is now-a-days one of the burgeoning tourist destinations of India. People are bound to get captivated by its culture that finds expression in its dance styles, cuisine, and music. The culture of Chhattisgarh speaks for the state and is quite apparent in the lifestyle of the local people. From the normal day routine to any auspicious occasion, Chhattisgarh embodies the essence of true Indian’s.

The ethnic class of the people has contributed a lot to the rich cultural background of Chhattisgarh. Lots of people have settled in this region from different parts of the country. The nature of the local language is such that the people of this region are recognized for their ability to use their language to humorous effect. The people can adapt themselves easily to the new lifestyle and anything that is in vogue. Thus one clearly gets the picture of the rich culture of Chhattisgarh that manifests itself in every aspect of the local people's style of living.

Climate of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is a newly born Indian state carved out of the state of Madhya Pradesh in the year 2000. Chhattisgarh is an exceptionally well-endowed state in terms of its natural reserves. In fact the national parks and the wildlife reserves of Chhattisgarh act as major crowd pullers. Before you plan a trip to Chhattisgarh there are certain facts that you should know in order to get you acquainted with the state. The climate in Chhattisgarh is one such aspect.  

The latitudinal and longitudinal positioning of a place has a major influence on its climate. Chhattisgarh is situated between 17 to 23.7 degrees north latitude and 8.40 to 83.38 east latitude. Its positioning on the Tropic of Cancer makes the Chhattisgarh climate warm. As is usual with the tropical climate, the summers in Chhattisgarh are warm and humid and the winters are cool. During a typically hot summer day, the mercury can shoot up to 45 degree Celsius. The climate in Chhattisgarh shows a major shift from the sultry heat to the pleasantly cold during the winters. The winters can be chilly with the mercury plummeting to hit the 10 degree Celsius mark. Chhattisgarh also receives a fair amount of rainfall with the average rainfall of around 1400 mm. The entire state falls under the rice-agro-climatic zone. The rainwater is the major source of irrigation and a large variation in the yearly rainfall adversely affects the crop production

Flights to Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh which is ascribed to be the 26th state of India is growing rapidly in popularity as most sought after eco-tourism destination in India. Its richness in variety of tourist spots is catching everybody's attention. Art connoisseurs, leisure travelers, nature enthusiasts, archaeologists, adventure seekers, shopping junkies; Chhattisgarh has something for everyone. And being one of them, you are also not going to be disappointed. Each and every aspect of this beautiful state of India is really going to amuse you. You will enjoy your vacations in Chhattisgarh to the fullest extent. And to help you reach Chhattisgarh with ease, a great effort has been made by the tourism industry. There are many ways to reach Chhattisgarh. However, if you choose to embark on an air travel to Chhattisgarh then again it is not a problem. Several flights to Chhattisgarh are operated on a regular basis.

To arrive at Chhattisgarh, you need to come to Raipur Airport which is around 12 km away from the city. This is a very busy airport as countless tourists catch up flights to Chhattisgarh from major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Nagpur and Bhubaneswar.

Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and Air Deccan are the reputed airlines that offer daily services to help you Travel to Chhattisgarh by Air. The regular and efficient services of Chhattisgarh flights have truly made it easy to plan a travel to Chhattisgarh. Besides, if you want, you can reach Chhattisgarh by rail and road routes also.

Cuisine of Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh, the newly created state carved out from the state of Madhya Pradesh has been able to carve out an identity of its own even within a short duration of its existence as a separate identity. Chhattisgarh, flanked by the Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh have imbibed some elements from its neighboring states, but inspite of that has been able to retain its individuality in terms of its culture and the cuisines of Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh manifests unquestionable allegiance to the adage that implies that the guests are to be treated as the God. Therefore the people of Chhattisgarh are extremely hospitable to and pull out all stops to make their guests feel at home and serve them with the best of what they have on offer. The most commonly accepted notion about the culinary habits of the people of Chhattisgarh is that they are extremely fond of sweets and namkeens. They are unavoidable inclusions in the cuisine of Chhattisgarh. Wheat, Jowar and Maize are the staple food of the people of Chhattisgarh.

The meals that the people of Chhattisgarh have are usually rich in protein content and the lentil feature in a big way in the culinary preparations of Chhattisgarh. Coming to the pulses, the Arhar dal is the most commonly consumed one. The Chhattisgarh people is known for their sweet tooth and their propensity to dig on almost everything that tastes sweet and therefore no price for guessing why the hot jalebis are such a major hit with them. Another popular preparation is the bafauri. The chana dal is the most essential ingredient for this preparation.

Monuments in Chhattisgarh

There are an endless number of Monuments in Chhattisgarh. Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world and from all across India visit these Monuments in Chhattisgarh. The popular Monuments in Chhattisgarh, India include Kawardha Palace, Kutaghat Dam, Khadia Dam, Shiva Bhoramdeo Temples, Saroda Reservoir and Ratanpur Fort. Each one of the Chhattisgarh Monuments reflect the ancient architectural styles. The monuments are masterpieces and if you have an inclination towards historical monuments then Chhattisgarh is the perfect place for you.

Monuments in Chhattisgarh

» Kawardha Palace - Kawardha 

» Khadia Dam - Bilaspur

» Kutaghat Dam - Bilaspur           

» Ratanpur Fort - Bilaspur

» Saroda Reservoir         

» Shiva Bhoramdeo Temples

The state of Chhattisgarh is divided into sixteen districts in the name of Dantewada (South Bastar), Dhamtari, Janjgir-Champa, Bastar, Jashpur, Kanker (North Bastar), Durg, Bilaspur, Kawardha, Korba, Koriya, Raipur, Mahasamund, Surguja, Raigarh and Rajnandgaon. The capital of Chhattisgarh is Raipur.

Special mention needs to be made about some of the Monuments in Chhattisgarh, which include Kutaghat Dam, Khadia Dam, Kawardha Palace, the Shiva Bhoramdeo Temples and Saroda Reservoir. The Kutaghat Dam is approximately 10 km from Ratanpur and is a popular picnic spot. The Khadia Dam is well known for its beauty and is about 85 km from Bilaspur. The Kawardha Palace was designed and built in the period 1936-39 by Maharaja Dharamraj Singh. The Shiva Bhoramdeo Temples are located at a distance of 135 kms from Raipur. The Saroda Reservoir is situated about 12 Kms from the Kawardha Palace in District of Kawardha. It is also a wonderful picnic spot and has a beautiful artificial lake.

Wildlife in Chhattisgarh

The newly formed state of Chhattisgarh situated in central India, is one of the most naturally rich states of India. It abounds in eco diversity and supports a wide variety o wildlife population. The dense jungle, grasslands, hilly terrain and sprawling water bodies shelters the wide wildlife species of the region. 44% of the land in Chhattisgarh has been declared as forest zone. Wildlife tourism is rampant in Chhattisgarh. From warmth loving mammals to a rich population of avian life can be found in this bio diversity rich state. Wildlife in Chhattisgarh constitutes a major portion of the tourism in Chhattisgarh. If you are an animal enthusiast Chhattisgarh is the perfect destination for you. Moreover the Government of Chhattisgarh has initiated the construction of many guest houses and lodges beside these National parks and wildlife sanctuaries in order to raise the tourism factor in the state.

Wildlife in Chhattisgarh

» Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary                             » Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary

» Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary                             » Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary

» Guru Ghasidas National Park                                » Indravati National Park

» Kanger Ghati National Park                                  » Pameda Wildlife Sanctuary

» Semarsot and Tamor Pingala                                 » Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary

» Virgin Kurschel Valleys Wildlife                            » SanctuaryBarnawapara and Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary

» Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife in Chhattisgarh is a study of different colors, of the prey and the predator. There are at least 3 National Parks and as many as 11 wildlife sanctuaries in Chhattisgarh. If you are planning a Tour to Chhattisgarh don't miss out on the three National Parks - Indravati National Park, Kanger Ghati National Park, and Guru Ghasidas National Park. The most commonly sited animals here are Chinkara, the Indian Gazelle and Chital or Spotted Deer. If you are lucky enough you might catch a glimpse of the rare hill Mynah.

Lakes, Waterfalls & Springs in Chhattisgarh

The rugged terrain and voluptuous rivers of Chhattisgarh make beautiful waterfalls and springs all around the state. The lakes, waterfalls and springs in Chhattisgarh are popular tourist and picnic spots and are yet another facet of the already beautiful natural wealth of Chhattisgarh.

Lakes Waterfalls and springs in Chhattisgarh

» Akuri Nala - Koriya                                              » Amrit Dhara Waterfall - Koriya

» Bodhghat Sath Dhar - Dantewada                         » Charre Marre Waterfall - Kanker

» Chitrakot Waterfalls - Bastar                                 » Dalpat Sagar Lake - Bastar

» Danpuri Waterfall - Jashpur                                   » Ganga Munda Lake - Bastar

» Gavar Ghat Waterfall - Koriya                               » Malanjhkudum Waterfalls - Kanker

» Rajpuri Waterfall - Jashpur                                     » Ramdaha Waterfall - Koriya

» Rani Dah Waterfall - Jashpur                                  » Tiratgarh Waterfalls - Bastar

» Turturiya Springs - Raipur         

The Chitrakoot Waterfalls in Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh are often termed the Niagra of India and is one spot that has been rigorously promoted by state's tourism department. The Chitrakoot Falls roaring down the rocks with a huge volume of water makes a sight surely not to be forgotten. On a tour to visit the Lakes, Waterfalls and springs In Chhattisgarh In India one spot you must never forget to visit the Chitrakoot Falls. The Lakes, Waterfalls and springs In Chhattisgarh India are in fact some of the most visited spots on a tour to Chhattisgarh. Nestled amidst the dense forest growth that Chhattisgarh is blessed with, the Lakes, Waterfalls and springs In Chhattisgarh are also important ecological balancing factors in the environment of the state. In a country where the skies are blackening by the day, the forests receding by miles and the fauna struggling to cope up with the surroundings, states like Chhattisgarh are national asset and every effort on part of the government have been initiated to ensure the safekeeping of the natural splendor of the Chhattisgarh greens. Kendai water fall, Tatapani, Ruksganda water fall, Amritdhara water fall, Kothali water fall, Gangrail Jalashaya, Kharkhara Bandh, Keshkal Teerathgarh waterfall, are the other major lakes waterfalls and springs in Chhattisgarh.

Shopping in Chhattisgarh

How is it possible that you are in Chhattisgarh and do not have spare time for shopping or say you do not plan out for hopping? Shopping in Chhattisgarh, India is the most fascinating and interesting thing to take delight in. And you can not just ignore the richness of the crafts of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh shopping means splurging on the items given beautiful shape by the tribal people very skillful and create wonderful objects of aesthetic values. Chhattisgarh is widely known for excellent handicrafts that comprise of intricate showpieces, gift items and utility products.

There are many local markets in Chhattisgarh which put on display fabulous bamboo, cane and metal products. These products are of great utility as they are made to use as home appliances as well as in decorating homes.

However, some of the products that make for major shopping in Chhattisgarh include; Wooden objects such as

» Bell metal items

» Wrought iron items

» Terracotta figurines

» Stone statuettes

» Cotton fabrics

You will absolutely feel spoilt for choices on exploring the colorful and vibrant bazaars in Chhattisgarh. All the markets and bazaars in Chhattisgarh are packed with the fascinating range of these items. Your shopping will become a true fun.

Apart from the local markets in Chhattisgarh, you can also check out the several government emporiums and shops where high quality products are sold. You can also go to any of the private shops also. Throughout the state, countless shopping stores are present. So you will never find any problem. However one thing that you must remember that if you are a good shopper then you can make best buys at reasonable prices without much haggling. So simply plan out a day for shopping in Chhattisgarh and strike a favorable deal.

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Chhattisgarh Travel Guide

 

Chhattisgarh travel guide will educate you with information related to tour to Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh State is largely dominated by plateaus streaked with rolling range of Satpuras in the North, the river Mahanadi and its tributaries in the Central Plains and the Bastar Plateau in the South. The Past (Hills) naturally give rise to many rivers namely Mahanadi, Hasdo, Sheonath and Indravati. Interweaved by these meandering rivers and dotted with hills and plateaus, the state has varied natural settings of great beauty. Chhattisgarh travel guide will make you informed about the various attractions and features of Chhattisgarh in Madhya Pradesh. To the north of river Shivnath there were 18 garhs which belonged to the Kalchuris and to the South there were another 18 garhs which belong to the Kalchuris of Raipur. Hence, the total of these 36 Garhs (Forts) formed the origin of naming this region as Chhattisgarh.

Travel to Chhattisgarh by Air

Chhattisgarh commands a good network of aerial routes. Travel to Chhattisgarh by Air is very comfortable and hugely preferred by the travelers. Airway services of India operate an extensive number of Airlines to different parts of India at extremely reasonable rates. Cheap and comfortable Air services in Chhattisgarh in India provide the simplest way to travel to this gorgeous land. Travel to Chhattisgarh by air is very convenient.

The state of Chhattisgarh sounds fascinating with its attraction of virgin forests, meandering rivers, waterfalls, ancient caves and temples and rich tribal population. Hence hundreds of tourists who prefer adventure and fun visit the mysterious land of Chhattisgarh. The capital city Raipur operates good number of flights which rightly solve the problem of how to reach Chhattisgarh by air.

Located in the central part of India, the state of Chhattisgarh is completely surrounded by land, which has made it easily accessible from any part of the country. So travel to Chhattisgarh is very easy. The state features a domestic airport, which is linked, to almost all major airports in the country. Indian Airlines and some other private airlines operate regular flights to and from Raipur.

Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, is the only place in the state that is connected by air to New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bhubaneswar and Nagpur by regular Indian Airlines flights. From Raipur traveling to various interior places in Chhattisgarh is very convenient as it is well connected by rail and road. Travelers who are not comfortable to Travel to Chhattisgarh by Air can easily opt for rail services or roadways. Though time consuming, the journey is pretty comfortable. How to reach Chhattisgarh by Air should not be a problem for any travelers.

Travel to Chhattisgarh by Train

The lure of Chhattisgarh lies in its virgin forests, meandering rivers, waterfalls, prehistoric caves, splendid temples and rich aboriginal population that attract a large number of tourists every year. There are many modes of transport to take you to Chhattisgarh. As the state is located in central India and is land locked, it is relatively easy to travel to Chhattisgarh. Travel to Chhattisgarh by rail and you'll find it is the most enjoyable means journeying to this amazing land. Traveling by rail is thus preferred by a lot of foreign tourists as well.

Chhattisgarh is well connected by rail network and the two major cities that have the railheads are Raipur and Bilaspur. Surface travel to Chhattisgarh is real fun as one gets to travel with co-passengers from differing cultural backgrounds. Getting to know these people inevitably makes your journey seem shorter and more interesting. Travel to Chhattisgarh by rail and you'll cross varied landscapes, through which the rail network runs. The local charm of the place can also be clearly witnessed.

When planning a trip to Chhattisgarh, the first question a tourist is faced with is: how to reach Chhattisgarh. But as the state has two major stations the tourists are not faced with this problem anymore. The government has played a significant role in promoting tourism by maintaining the rail networks properly as a large number of people prefer rail travel since it is relatively cheap and convenient. The capital city of Chhattisgarh, Raipur is the central point between Mumbai and Kolkata both of which are important tourist destinations of India.

Travel to Chhattisgarh by Road

Chhattisgarh is the centrally positioned state of India and has a distinctive charm which ropes in a large number of tourists. The cultural legacy of this state has helped it make a niche among the other culturally affluent states of India. Since Chhattisgarh has an advantageous location you can reach it by any mode of transport. The excitement of a travel lies in exploring the place fully and hence if you travel to Chhattisgarh by road it is going to be an exciting affair for the tourists since the journey takes you through many offbeat places which are not typically in the map of a regular itinerary.

The well-planned network of smooth and broad roadways of National Highways and State Highways link the cities of Chhattisgarh to the different cities of India. You can reach the various interior places of a given tourist destination where rail network does not ply and discover many interesting places of tourist interest. Travel to Chhattisgarh by road adds that complete touch that lingers in the mind of the tourists after they have come back from their tour to Chhattisgarh.

The National Highways (NH) 6, 16 and 43 link all the major cities and towns of Chhattisgarh with the important cities and metropolitans of India. The excellent rail networks make for a speedy and convenient access to the desired places of tourist interest. The road maps of various Chhattisgarh towns and cities are also available. They are accurate and are of great help to the tourists who want to explore the tourist places on their own.

Many road transport vehicles are available on rental for those wishing to travel to Chhattisgarh. You can travel at your own pace if you hire a private vehicle or if you want to experience travel with the locals; there are state transport buses that run at regular intervals from one corner of the state to another.

Traveling to Chhattisgarh by road has its own distinct charm that makes an indelible impression in the minds of the tourists. The far off places that are lesser known can easily be explored through road travel.

Hotels in Raipur - Capital (Chhattisgarh)

Chhattisgarh is rapidly growing as a tourist spot and has in the recent times succeeded in attracting a large number of tourists from the different parts of the country as well as the world over. The capital city of Chhattisgarh, Raipur, is an important contributor. Tourists coming in for a tour of Chhattisgarh put up at the hotels in Raipur.

There are many hotels in Raipur that offer a comprehensive range of facilities and services to the discerning guests. There are different categories of the hotels in Raipur that are categorized according to the type of guests that these accommodations cater to.

Raipur hotels promise to offer excellent facilities and services to its guests. The most significant point about these hotels is that they are located at a convenient distance from the airport and railway station and offer a quick access.

The Five Star Hotels in Raipur are the most lavish and luxurious amongst the hotels in Raipur. These hotels ensure utmost comfort and elegance to the guests thus making for a pleasant and memorable stay for the guests. The multi cuisine restaurants at these hotels offer the most delicious dishes along with the bars offering an exotic range of drinks and spirits.

Amongst the other category of Raipur Hotels, is the Three Star Hotels in Raipur that are also well liked by the business tourists since they offer magnificent facilities for the corporate guests, thus making them an ideal place for the business and conferences. These hotels in Raipur are also fit for the leisure travelers since they have recreational facilities for the guests, thus offering utmost delight of stay. The last category of the hotels includes the Economy Hotels in Raipur. These hotels are known to offer a number of facilities and services at the most economic rates. The hotels are located at the most convenient places and offer easy access to the hotel. The rooms are tastefully decorated, bedecked with the most modern amenities. The amiable and scrupulous staff of the hotel carries on the services that are aimed for the satisfaction of the guests. The interiors are neat, clean and well furnished with the latest decor and trimmings. Hence the Economy Hotels in Raipur are some of the most sought after accommodations in Raipur.

When it comes to the accommodation, the hotels in Raipur have everything that is required to make the stay of the guests one of the most memorable and pleasant ones.

Five Star Hotels	Four Star Hotels	Three Star Hotels	Economy Hotels
Babylon International Hotel Hotel VW CANYON	Hotel Shamrock International Hotel GT Star Hotel Babylon Inn Golden Tulip Hotel Celebration	Hotel Mayura Hotel Midtown Hotel Piccadily Hotel Sharda Hotel Punjab Palace Hotel Aditya	Hotel Ajanta Hotel All Near Hotel Barlota Hotel Chhattisgarh Hotel Kanishka Hotel Natraj

Raipur International Cricket Stadium

The Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium also known as International Cricket Stadium, Raipur is a new cricket field in the city of Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It seats 65,000 spectators and was opened in 2008. It is the second largest cricket stadium in India and fourth largest cricket stadium in the world by seating capacity. The stadium was home ground for two matches for the IPL team Delhi Daredevils during the 2013 Indian Premier League event. It was the 19th venue to host any IPL match.

Stadium hosted a Half-Marathon, with the theme "Let us run" on December 16, 2012 to mark Vijay Diwas. Sunil Gavaskar had rated this stadium to as one of the best stadiums in the country and had proposed to utilize it for all types of matches. Irfan Pathan who was in awe of the facilities in the stadium noted that “When opportunities are created, and such facilities are in place, there is the hope that cricketers will emerge.”

The First International Standard cricket match was played between Canada’s national cricket team and the State of Chhattisgarh, the game was an ODI, played on the 21st of November 2010. Stadium is situated close to the Airport in Naya Raipur and is 21 km away from Raipur main city. 

Shopping Malls in Raipur 

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