📍 Chhattisgarh, India
Chhattisgarh · 5 destinations & hidden spots
~55 km from Bilaspur
A lush tiger reserve in the Maikal hills, part of the Achanakmar-Amarkantak biosphere, sheltering tigers, leopards, bison and rich birdlife.
Hidden Gem
Near Ratanpur, ~35 km from Bilaspur
A serene forest-fringed reservoir near Ratanpur, popular for quiet boating and sunset views yet largely overlooked by outside visitors.
Hidden Gem
Madku Dweep, Bilaspur district
A peaceful 35-hectare river island nestled in the Shivnath River, renowned for the archaeological excavation of 19 ancient stone temples dating to the 10th-11th century Kalachuri and Nagavanshi dynasties. Shaded by ancient banyans with tranquil riverside bathing ghats.
Ratanpur, ~25 km from Bilaspur
A revered Shakti Peeth in the ancient Kalachuri capital of Ratanpur, its 11th-century shrine drawing pilgrims through the year and especially at Navratri.
Hidden Gem
Malhar, ~32 km from Bilaspur
An ancient town layered with 2,000 years of history — temple ruins, richly carved panels and a small museum of finds spanning several dynasties.
