Around Bilashpur Important information

Tourist Acctration in Around Bilashpur

• Kendai Waterfall
• Korba
• LuthraSharif
• Malhar
• Ratanpur
• ShivriNarayan
• Kharod

Kendai Waterfall (132 kms.)

The beautiful falls at Kendai village are formed by a hilly stream.

Korba(100kms.)

Korba, an important industrial town is located on the banks of river Hasdo. It is famous for the Korba Super Thermal Power Station, one of the most important power stations in the country and Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (Balco).

LuthraSharif (32kms.)

It is famous for the sacred shrine of Hazrat Baba Sayed Insan Ali.

Malhar(40kms.)

This important archaeological site is famous for the temples of Pataleshwar Mahadev, Dewri and Dandeshwari, found here after excavations. The prehistoric idol of Lord Vishnu represented as Chaturbhuj (Four hands) is noteworthy. A museum here exhibits vaishnavite, Shaivite and Jain idols.

Ratanpur(25kms.)

The old capital of Chhattisgarh was established by king Ratandev-I. It is also known as the 'lake town' of Chhattisgarh, as a number of beautiful lakes dot the lovely landscape. * he main attractions are - Mahamaya Mandir, Rampanchayat Temple (Ramtekri), Bees ^ubaria Sad Mandir and Muse Khan's Dargah.

ShivriNarayan (65 kms.)

This important Hindu pilgrim lies site on the banks of river Mahanadi. According to legends Shabri, a local woman offered bers to Lord Rama here. To ensure the sweetness, she tasted all the bers and then offered them to Lord Rama, who happily accepted the half-eaten bers and ate them. There are several temples at this holy site, the most important being, Narayan temple and Chandra-chudeswar temple. An annual fair is also held here on Magh Purnima (Jan. - Feb.).

Kharod (5 kms.) : It is famous for an ancient Shiva temple called as Lakhamaneshwar and is also known as the "Kashi of Chhattisgarh".