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Bilaspur, Chhattisgarhबिलासपुर
Spend 1 day in Bilaspur to see the historic temples and nearby Ratanpur; add a half‑day trip to Amarkantak if you have extra time.
Bilaspur is the second‑largest city in Chhattisgarh, a rail hub with easy access to historic sites like the Kalachuri temples, Ratanpur fort and the source of the Narmada at Amarkantak. The sights are clustered near the centre, so a single day covers the main attractions; longer stays suit deeper cultural immersion or business travel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (high heat)
- Airport
- RPR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyBilaspur is generally safe for tourists; stay alert in crowded markets and during peak heat.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (all services) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRPR Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (about 115 km (71 mi) north, 2‑h drive).RPR Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (about 71 mi (115 km) north, 2‑h drive).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and city buses dominate; hire a car for trips to Ratanpur or Amarkantak.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RPR Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (about 115 km (71 mi) north, 2‑h drive)RPR Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (about 71 mi (115 km) north, 2‑h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Aug (17 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Mar
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Apr
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws and city buses dominate; hire a car for trips to Ratanpur or Amarkantak. Railway station is central and well‑served.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ratanpur
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi or shared auto, about 25 km (16 mi), 30‑40 minTaxi or shared auto, about 16 mi (25 km), 30‑40 min
Old capital with 10th‑century fort and temple complex.
Amarkantak
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Bus or hired car, 117 km (73 mi), 3 hBus or hired car, 73 mi (117 km), 3 h
Source of the Narmada; good for nature lovers, check road conditions in monsoon.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Courtyard by Marriott
4‑star, 98 rooms, city‑centre; good for business
Aananda Imperial
mid‑range hotel near railway station
East Park Hotel
budget option, central location
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km)1 × ₹150 | ₹150 |
| Taxi to Ratanpur (round‑trip)1 × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹690 |
| Trip total≈ ₹7,540 per person per day, bed included | ₹7,540≈ US$90 |
includes breakfast
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Biriyani (Madrasi Restaurant) | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Kosa silk scarf | ₹300–800 (≈ US$4–10) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (2 km) | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Local train ticket (city) | ₹20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures often exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer temperatures often exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Traffic can be chaotic; use reputable drivers for longer trips.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency (all services)112
Embassy
The US consulate is in Raipur (check address); other nations use the embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bilaspur Junction → Raipur Airport (taxi): ≈₹1,200, 2 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈₹40 (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (high heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Rail‑to‑hotel contract for Bilaspur Junction (last‑minute rooms).
- Add a guided temple walk for deeper history.
Sources
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