India /Chhattisgarh /Mahasamund /Mahasamund

Mahasamund is an upcoming mining town in the Indian state of. This town is an important tourist destination in the state, and has been listed as one of the most important destinations in Central India. There are many places of interest near Mahasamund, and these can be visited during your trip to the town. Sirpur, which is a small region, is the most famous tourist spot near Mahasamund. This was once the capital of the South Kosala region. The entire location is thus steeped in history, and is sure to excite history buffs. Sirpur was a major ancient center for all practices including religion, science and arts, and you can get a taste of the local culture by visiting this place.You can also take a trip to the Laxman temple which is located near Mahasamund. This temple’s specialty is that it’s been constructed entire of bricks. The temple is a beautifully constructed site, with sculptures and depictions of Lord Shiva and his Sheeshnag adorning the huge entrance. This temple is an important destination for both tourists and pilgrims. The temple even houses a museum that’s maintained by the ASI. You can also visit the and during your trip to Mahasamund. The monsoon season in Mahasamund is during the months of July, August and September. These months will experience moderate rainfall, and temperatures will fall significantly during this time. This is a good time to visit Mahasamund too, provided you carry rain gear.

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Category : City

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 493551

STD Code: 7723

Info Website: http://mahasamund.gov.in/

Best Time to Visit:  September – May

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By Air : Mahasamund does not have an airport. The nearest airport that is located in Raipur. This airport has frequent flights to many destinations (locally) including Delhi, Kolkata, Indore and Bhopal. Flights will also be available to Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneshwar and Hyderabad.

By Train : The main railway station in the town of Raipur, from where local trains can be taken to the town of Mahasamund. Many trains will run from Raipur to Mahasamund, including Samta Express and Adi Puri Express.

By BUS : There are no bus routes from other major cities to Mahasamund. Nearest bus stand is Raipur (cg).

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

• Annapurna Hotel ; Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh 493445. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Manasi Lodge ; Near Petrol Pump, Raipur RoadMahasamund, Chattisgarh. ; Ph – 07723-224804 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Samrat Lodge ; Main Road, Mahasamund Chattisgarh. ; Ph – 07723-222336 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.

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Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Mahasamund is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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