Nestled in the northern region of Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur is the second-largest city in the state. Well-known for its abundance of coal, Bilaspur is also famous for its aromatic rice called 'Doobraj Rice,' and textiles such as Tussar silk, cotton clothes, and handloom-weaved Kosa silk saris. The varied and vibrant culture of Bilaspur adds many colors to the otherwise monochromatic city of coal mines. Bilaspur's rich heritage of archaeological sites and temples such as Pataleshwar temple, Devri temple, Dindeshwari temple in Malhar and Ratanpur, where one can also find ruins of ancient forts, attracts pilgrims to this area. Tourists interested in ecotourism the Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary cannot be missed. The picturesque and serene views of dense forests, high hills and strong dam in Khatuaghat make you feel close to Mother Nature. Whether you're an adventure seeker looking for new heights to trek, a family searching for a holiday spot to satisfy everyone's fun cravings, or a solo traveler looking for both thrill and serenity at the same time, Bilaspur is a must visit for you.

Best Time to Visit Bilaspur

October commences the tourist season in Bilaspur, with the retreating rains leaving the surroundings with fresh foliage. Post monsoon, the onset of the cool and pleasing winter season in Bilaspur is a perfect time to enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and for other outdoor activities in the city. Festivities at the end of the year bring out a celebratory mood in this coal city, adding a riot of colours in the months of October and November. All in all, October to March is the best time to visit Bilaspur.

Weather Of Bilaspur

The temperature in Bilaspur starts rising in the month of March, marking the beginning of the summer, which is usually hot and arid with temperatures ranging between 30 degrees to 45 degrees Celsius. And this is generally an off-peak season for tourism n Bilaspur. June welcomes the monsoon clouds, providing a huge relief from the hot summer winds. Rains last till September, and July is the wettest month with an average rainfall of 14.7 inches. October marks the onset of winter with the weather changing to cool and pleasant, and temperatures dipping low, ranging between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.

How to Reach Bilaspur?

By Air : Swami Vivekanand Airport in Raipur situated 135 km from Bilaspur is the closest airport to the city.

By Rail : Bilaspur railway station is the busiest railway junction in Chhattisgarh and is well connected to major cities in India such as Kolkata, New Delhi, Roorkee, Puri, Patna, Amritsar, Bhopal, etc. Regular cabs are available for tourists to travel from the railway station to main parts of the city.

By Road : Bilaspur by road. National Highways such as NH-130, NH-49, NH-12A connect Bilaspur to Mumbai, Kolkata, Raipur, Ambikapur, Kharagpur, Jabalpur, etc. Bilaspur is well connected to Raipur in Chhattisgarh and neighbouring states, such as Indore, Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, Nagpur in Maharashtra, etc.