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".
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