9 ICONIC PLACES TO VISIT IN BILASPUR

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There are so many unexplored places in our country which many would not consider a tourist attraction–but isn’t it the beauty of it that you do not know what all a place has to offer unless you actually go and see for yourself.

Bilaspur is one such place you don’t realise what all this place has to offer unless you go and explore yourself.

Here are 9 places to visit in Bilaspur, let’s go ghummi!!!

1. ACHANAKMAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

ATR office, Kawardha Road, Mungeli, Chhattisgarh 495334

Timing: 6 AM – 5:30 PM

Achanakmar wildlife sanctuary is also a Tiger reserve, so fulfil your wish to spot a tiger here.

This is the place for experiencing wildlife from close, away from hustle and bustle of the city.

2. KANAN PENDARI ZOO PARK

Sakri, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495001

For a fun Sunday outing, take your friends and family along.

3. BUBBLE ISLAND

Tifra, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495223

Timing: 10 AM – 7 PM

Who doesn’t like a chhapak chhai Sunday after a hectic week. Great fun place to take friends/family.

4. MAHAMAYA TEMPLE

Mahamaya Temple, Ratanpur, Bilaspur district Chhattisgarh, India

The Mahamaya temple is designed in Nagara style of architecture facing north alongside a vast water tank.

In addition to the temple and the royal house of the Ratanpur Kingdom, numerous ancillary temples, domes, palaces and forts are visible today.

The Mahamaya Temple welcomes you for a holy, divine day out. You will also find blessings from Goddess Lakshmi and Sarawati.

5. DEWRANI JETHANI TEMPLE

W24G + VC6, Tala, Chhattisgarh 495224

There are remnants of two ancient temples here. Both temples can be found at a distance of just a few meters from each other and are popularly referred to as Dewrani Jethani temples.

For those who enjoy gazing at ancient wall carvings, this place has a lot in store for you.

6. MADKU DWEEP

Madku Dweep

Madku Dweep lies on the Shivanatha river in the Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh.

The unearthed material from the site has been used to reconstruct temples –19 east facing and one west facing red sandstone temples, one of which is a Shiva temple.

7. CITY MALL 36

NH-7, Mangla Chowk, Beside Hotel Marriot, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Days: Monday – Saturday 11 am – 11 pm

Sunday – Closed

Timing: 6 AM – 9 PM

8. KUTAGHAT DAM

Located 12 km from the city of Ratanpur, home to many old ruins.

Great picnic spot with expansive greenery.

9. HUNGAMA GAMES PLANET

Talapara, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

Situated in: Rama Magneto Mall

For all gaming enthusiasts out there, what better place to be.. haha!!