Food & Shopping

Food & Shopping

Food in Jagdalpur – What & Where to Eat

Jagdalpur offers a mix of tribal, Chhattisgarhi, and street flavors, giving you a rich, earthy culinary experience.

 1. Traditional Chhattisgarhi Dishes

• Must-Try Local Foods:
  • Faraa – Steamed rice flour dumplings, soft and mildly spiced.
  • Bore Baasi – Fermented rice with curd or buttermilk, cooling and healthy.
  • Aamat – Tangy and spicy bamboo shoot curry, a tribal favorite.
  • Chana Samosa – Chickpea-filled crispy samosa.
  • Chousela Roti – Rice flour flatbread, served with curry or chutney.
• Where to Eat:
  • Local eateries near Bus Stand Road
  • Dhabas on the way to Chitrakote Falls
  • Homestays and tribal village kitchens (for authentic versions)

 2. Street Food Favorites

• Top Picks:
  • Poha & Jalebi – Popular breakfast combo
  • Pani Puri – With a desi twist using local spices
  • Kachori-Chana, Aloo Chaat, Pakoras
• Best Spots:
  • Sanjay Market
  • Near Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower)
  • Local haat bazaars

 3. Unique Tribal Beverages (Guided Tasting Only)

• Try:
  • Mahua – A local liquor made from Mahua flowers
  • Salfi – A natural drink extracted from the Sal tree
• Where: Only under guided tribal experiences or village homestays

 Shopping in Jagdalpur – What to Buy & Where

Jagdalpur is a hub of tribal craftsmanship, offering one-of-a-kind, handmade products you won’t find anywhere else.

 1. Dhokra (Bell Metal) Art

• What: Tribal figurines, lamps, animals, and ornaments made using lost-wax technique.
• Where to Buy:
  • Kondagaon Craft Village (75 km from Jagdalpur)
  • Bastar Handicrafts Emporium in town

 2. Wrought Iron Handicrafts

• What to Get: Wall hangings, animal figures, tribal dance scenes, candle stands.
• Best From: Local workshops and Bastar artisans’ stalls at markets.

 3. Bamboo & Cane Items

• Includes: Baskets, trays, mats, decorative items.
• Perfect For: Eco-conscious and artistic gifts.

 4. Terracotta & Tribal Pottery

• What to Look For: Clay pots, tribal masks, decorative plates, diyas.
• Where: Weekly haat bazaars, local artisan homes.

 5. Bastar Textiles & Natural Dyes

• What to Buy: Handwoven sarees, dupattas, stoles, and tribal-patterned fabrics made with natural dyes.
• Shop At: Tribal exhibitions, Dindori/Bastar emporiums, and seasonal fairs.

 Top Shopping Locations in Jagdalpur:

• Sanjay Market – Local crafts, food, and clothes
• Kumharpara – Clay pottery and local goods
• Haat Bazaars (weekly tribal markets) – Best for authentic, direct-from-artisan products