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Bilaspur is a town in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. This town is the second most developed place in the entire state, and there are many tourist destinations that you can visit during your trip to the town. Bilaspur is frequented by locals who live in the state of Chhattisgarh, and tourists from around the country. There are many important places that you can visit during your trip to the town of Bilaspur, and Ratanpur is one among these. This town is located at a distance of twenty five kilometers from Bilaspur. You can see the ruins of a very old fort in the town of Ratanpur. This fort also had a huge gate that has stone sculptures poised over its frame. The gate also depicts the three chief deities in India, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. Another important temple in the region is a temple dedicated to Goddess Mahamaya. This temple was constructed by Raja Ratnadev with exquisite architecture in a beautiful setting, surrounded by ponds. This is an important place to visit near Bilaspur. The best time to visit Bilaspur would be during winter, as the weather will be pleasant during this time.

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Category : Dam

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 495001

STD Code: 7752

Info Website: bilaspur.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Bilaspur is a city in Bilaspur district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. It is the second-largest city (after raipur) in the state. It is the administrative headquarters of Bilaspur district. Chhattisgarh State High Court at Bilaspur privilege it to host the name ‘Nyayadhani’ of the state. Bilaspur is known for its aromatic Doobraj rice, handloom woven colorful soft Kosa silk Saris, and more for its rich, varied and colorful culture. Bilaspur District has a major contribution towards the naming of Chhattisgarh as “Dhaan Ka Katoora”(Pot of rice).Bilaspur enjoys the distinctiveness of being one of the major cities in Chattisgarh with considerable historical significance. Located in the eastern part of Chattisgarh, Bilaspur is nearly four centuries old. Referred to as the “Rice Bowl of India”, Bilaspur abounds in lush greenery and boasts of a myriad number of tourist attractions. Knowing the history of a place is one of the most tried and tested methods of getting acquainted with a place and if you are planning to pay a visit to Bilaspur, it would do you much good to get first hand inputs on the history of Bilaspur.

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By Air : There are no scheduled flights to Bilaspur. The most comfortable way of reaching Bilaspur is by taking the flight to Raipur that connect the Chattisgarh capital to the other major cities like Delhi, Nagpur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Visakhapatnam.

By Train : Travelling through trains is the easiest option and the cheapest one as well. Trains tickets need to be booked well in advance as many locals and tourists opt for this mode of travel. Bilaspur houses a major railway station as it is one of the main hubs in the state. Trains will be available to many destinations including New Delhi, Bhopal, Nagpur, Indore and Tirunelveli. Regular trains to Bilaspur will also be available from Amritsar, Gwalior, Agra, Vishakapatnam, Haridwar, Roorkee, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Bangalore. Bilaspur lies on the Mumbai-Kolkata line, and trains will be available regularly to these destinations.Tickets from the city of Mumbai to Bilaspur will cost around Rs 387 for the basic class of travel. Ticket fares from Mumbai to Bilaspur for air conditioned coaches will range around Rs 2375.

By BUS : Buses will also be available from major cities like Mumbai and Kolkata, as Bilaspur is connected to these cities through NH 200. Fares will range around Rs 900 to 1100.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Intercity International ; Jagmal Chowk, Dayalband, Bilaspur, CT 495001 ; Ph – 077 52 409414 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel East Park ; Link Road, Agrasen Square, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 495001, Talapara, Bilaspur, CT 495004 ; Ph – 77 52 434571 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Indian Spice Restaurant ;  Indrajeet Complex, Opp Old High Court, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495001, Telipara, Bilaspur, CT 495001 ; M –  089 75 763509 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Rasoi Restaurant ;  Nehru Nagar, Tikrapara, Bilaspur, CT 495004 ; M –  077 52 421421 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Poppinz Restaurant ; Hotel Ajeet Complex, Telipara, Telipara, Bilaspur-Chhattisgarh – 495001 ; Ph/M: (07752) 400201 ; Cost:  N.A ; Food Serve : N.A

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