Top Things to do in Bilaspur
Top Restaurants in Bilaspur
What to do and see in Bilaspur, India: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Bilaspur, India including Sri Naina Devi Ji, Gobind Sagar Reservoir, Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Kandrour Bridge, Rukmani Kund, Kol Dam, Govind Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
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1. Sri Naina Devi Ji
Overall Ratings
5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By SatyendraGarg - New Delhi, India
This is where the eyes of the Goddess Sati fell hence the name Naina Devi. This is virtually the most visited Shaktipeeth of the 51 places associated with the legend of Lord Shiva and the Goddess Sati. We saw it from the distance as time did not permit proper visit to the place. Will look forward to the opportunity of visiting and staying there for long.
2. Gobind Sagar Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By Creativeme1807 - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
The Gobind Sagar on river Sutlej, has been created by the huge hydel dam at Bhakra and is named in honour of Gobind Singh the Tenth Sikh guru. Its a man made Reservoir.Water-skiing, sailing, kayaking and water scooter racing are popular water sports activities you can do here.
3. Laxmi Narayan Mandir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member
The Lakshmi Narayan Temple is opp. the ISBT Bilaspur. The Temple gives solitation because of its pleasent Gardens and definetely by the presence of godly idols. One can sit for several hours & enjoy the pleasent environment of the Temples. Several Temples are situated in the compound(Shiv Temple, Shani Mandir, etc.). Prayers are held at different intervals of time. The best time to visit the Temple is either in the morning ir evening. The Temples situated here are from an era much before the independence of our country, time when Kings annonymously ruled Bilaspur. I recomend everyone to visit these Temples and acknoledge the beauty by yourself.
4. Kandrour Bridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By VBhogal - Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Very few know that this Asia's highest bridge, people who go there also even miss this if they don't look at an old & worn plaque stating the same. Best place to watch sunset.
5. Rukmani Kund
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Abi R
No bus facility up to Rukmani Kund. with your personal vehicle you can arrive at Rukmani Kund Road leads towards Auhar From Bhaged, Bilaspur on Shimla-Dharamshala Highway.
27 km from bilaspur.
3 km ahead on Auhar-Gehrwin road and there is a tough road of almost 2 km which takes you to the Rukmani Kund located in a valley.
story:
The entire Auhar region was in trouble because of dearth of water despite their repeated efforts to dig a well. Once the King had a dream that in case his son or daughter in law is offered as a sacrifice, water could come out. The daughter-in-law, Rukmani offered herself in presence of her husband. She sacrificed her life and the present Rukmani Kund is a result of her courageous act. It is said that she was buried alive at the place where we have this Kund today. Now burying alive a person doesn’t sound good even if it means saving an entire village.
But then being a King was not an easy job either.
Even today grasshanging from the walls of the Kund is considered her hair, growing because of the magical power of the Reservoir waters. And people tie ribbons, bangles to the grass to offer tribute to Rukmani. It is also believed that the waters of this Reservoir can cure skin ailments.
It is said that never again the region suffered from water crisis. Even the Irrigation Department started a water-lift scheme at the Reservoir and they too never faced a problem of this Reservoir going dry till date. Bilaspur is a hot-humid region where even the Mother Sutlej retreats during summers, this Reservoir never goes dry. Also, the bluish water of this Reservoir breeds a special kind of fish.
Rukmani belonged to Auhar (erstwhile Taredh Village) and even today people from Rukmani’s village don’t drink or bathe in the Kund’s waters. Such is the pride they take in their daughter’s sacrifice.
we got a lot of knowledge with this trip & discover the dignity of history.
Regards
Abi
6. Kol Dam
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By sayam123
Pros- A huge catchment area so you may like to spend an evening next to this water body Cons: Not developed well for tourists. This place has a potential for tourism
7. Govind Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
3 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By sayam123
Visit during May or June for sighting view animals. Entry fee isn't too expensive. Again like many of other Forests this place isn't well / professionally managed so be mentally prepared for the same
