Kanker in Chattisgarh is famous for its magnificent sceneries and is surrounded by mountains. Five rivers namely River Doodh, River Mahanadi, River Hatkul, River Sindur, and River Turu and waterfalls add to the beauty of this city. Charre-Marre Waterfall, Gadiya Mountain, Malanjhkudum Waterfalls and Shivani Temple are major tourist attractions in Kanker. Kanker is also historically significant which dates back to the Stone Ages and was inhabited by the barbaric and nomadic tribes with savage livelihood.