Bilaspur is another well-known city of Chhattisgarh. This city was initially ruled by Kalachuri dynasty of Ratanpur. Later on, the Marathas were successful to establish their rule in the city. They ruled for a long time and in the 18th century, the British took over Bilaspur. Presently, Bilaspur is a counted amid the fastest developing cities in the country and has a well-establish network of the roadways, and railways.
The city of Bilaspur is elevated at a height of 860 feet above the sea level. The land of Bilaspur, in a majority, is a semi-fertile plain and is considerable for growing the Rabi and Kharif crops. Perching on the banks of Arpa river, this city has a tropical climate. The summers are scorching as the average temperature scales between 33°C-39°C. During winters, it drops down and rests between 7°C-18°C.
There are different places of interest in Bilaspur that are swarmed by tourists extensively. Achankamar Wildlife Sanctuary, Pataleshwar Temple, Amarkantak- the source of river Narmada, Bubble Island Amusement Park etc. are the places that shouldn’t be missed during the trip to Bilaspur.