Subject Preference: GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity)
- The Basics: Located in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, the park has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as of 2025.
- Distinct Features:
- Geology: Famous for limestone caves like Kotumsar, Dandak, and Kailash which host unique stalactites and stalagmites.
- Biodiversity: Home to the Bastar Hill Myna (State bird of Chhattisgarh).
- Hydrology: Features the Tirathgarh Waterfalls.
- Significance: UNESCO status would provide global recognition and boost "Responsible Tourism," providing livelihoods to the local tribal population.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
