Gadchiroli
is among the most densely forested districts of India with a forest cover
of 86 per cent. The protected forest ‘Vanvaibhav’, with 41 metres
tall, 200 years old teakwood trees and bamboo forests of Bhamragad, Etapalli
are the places of pride of this district. Tendu leaves, which are used for
beedi making bring in substantial revenue to Government. Fine ancient sculptures
of Markanda attract researchers from around the world. The district is famous
for tribal folk dances such as Dandar, Gondi and Rela. A recent find in
the district, claimed to be eggs of dinosaur, has attracted the world’s
attention.
