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Bilaspur Tour

Bilaspur TourOne of the most fascinating cities in Himachal Pradesh, Bilaspur lies on the bank of the tranquil Govind Sagar Lake. Sprawled over an area of 1167 sq km, Bilaspur is situated in Satluj valley in the outer hills of the Himalayas. You can witness various colorful fairs and festivals that are celebrated at Bilaspur round the year. Bilaspur should be ideally visited between the months of September and December. Set out on a Bilaspur Tour, and you will have an unforgettable experience, exploring this hill town.

Tourist Attractions in Bilaspur
Following are some of the famous tourist attractions in Bilaspur, which you can visit while on a Bilaspur Tour -

  • Bhakra Dam :- Situated in Naina Devi Sub-Tehsil, Bhakra Dam is the highest straight gravity dam in the world.
  • Mandir Jalapa Mai Sangirathi :- This temple is in the village Sagirthin, around 14 km from Bilaspur. The temple, surrounded by hilly peaks, has a black colored idol.
  • Namhol :- This small hamlet is nearly 24 km away from Bilaspur. There is a 19th century Thakur dwar built by Raja Amar Chand, with brass idols of Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita and Hanuman installed in the temple.
  • Fort of Bahadurpur :- Situated 40 km from Bilaspur, this fort is perched on top of a hill known as Bahadurpur, from where you can enjoy stunning views of the surroundings. Several deodar and banyan trees beautify the range.
  • Swarghat :- Placed 1128 meters above sea level, Swarghat is 42 km away from Bilaspur. Surrounded by pine trees, it is home to the Lakshmi Narain Temple that houses idols of Lakshmi Narayan, Lord Shiva, Rangnath, Goddess Durga and Baba Bangali.

How to reach Bilaspur

Come on a Bilaspur Tour, using the following means of transport -

By air :- The nearest airport is at Shimla, 85 km away.

By rail :- The nearest broad gauge railhead is at Kiratpur Sahib (65 km), while the closest narrow gauge railway station is at Shimla.

By road :- Well-connected by the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway-21, Bilaspur can be reached by bus conveniently from New Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, etc.

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