Bilaspur is a city in Chhattisgarh, India. The Arpa river cuts through the centre of the city. Bilaspur is most well known for its aromatic rice variety named Doobraj rice, handloom colourful soft Kosa silk sarees. The city is a hub of education and is home to numerous well known universities like AtalBihariVajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, Guru Ghasidas University, Guru Ghasidas University, Pandit Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University, Maharishi University of Management and Technology. The city located on the main mumbai Howrah train route is well connected by air ad road with other cities.
Bilaspur is known for several archaeological sites and temples in and around the city. Tourists can visit the Hasdev Bango Dam, as also Malhar and Ratanpur, where ruins of forts and ancient temples are found. Tourist also visit Talagram for the “Deorani-Jethani” temple. Tourist and nature lovers can also visit Khutaghat known for its forests, dam and hills. Also worth visiting is Kabir Chobutara. Bilaspur is situated on the banks of the Arpa river. Sonmuda is another tourist attraction which gives a panoramic view of valleys, hills and forest. Places of interest in and around Bilaspur include Malhar, home to many ancient temples such as Pataleshwar temple, Devri temple and Dindeshwari temple.
tourist can also visit Amarkantak – source of Narmada and Son River, Kanan Pendari Zoo, Tala which is famous for Rudra Shiva temple. Ratanpur for its Mahamaya temple, Shri Aiyyappa Mandir, Mungeli Maa Mahamaya Temple, Pali – Mahadev Temple, Rani Sati Temple,,those looking for entertainment can enjoy a day ;long outing at Bubble Islandwonder world, and Radhika water park. Nature lovers can visit the Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary to see Tiger, leopard and wilddogs and Kanan Pendari Zoological park as well as Chaiturgarh. Tourist can also visit the Girodhpur dham.
