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Turturiya (Valmiki Ashram)

Sirpur, Chhattisgarh, India

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Overview

A forest shrine held to be Valmiki's ashram where Lava and Kusha were born — a spring, ancient sculptures and a Ramayana-lore pilgrimage in the Barnawapara belt.

Why visit: Ramayana mythology in a quiet forest clearing.

Things to do

›Valmiki ashram site
›Spring shrine
›Ancient sculptures
›Barnawapara combo

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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9.9 km

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Sirpur Music & Dance Festival

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💎 Hidden Gem🐅 Wildlife

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Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary

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