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Ramgarh Hill & Sitabengra Caves
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Ramgarh Hill & Sitabengra Caves

Surguja, Chhattisgarh, India

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Overview

The world's oldest known theatre — 3rd-century-BCE rock-cut Sitabengra and Jogimara caves with an ancient love-inscription, on a hill tied to Kalidasa's Meghaduta.

Why visit: Antiquity's oldest playhouse, in the poet's cloud-messenger hills.

History: Sitabengra is often called the oldest surviving amphitheatre; Jogimara holds early painted murals.

Things to do
  • ›Sitabengra amphitheatre
  • ›Jogimara painted cave
  • ›Ancient inscription
  • ›Ramgarh hill trek
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–600

Duration

Half day

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