Bhilai

Showcasing religious and linguistic unity, Bhilai is a platform where people from diverse background reside in harmony and peace. All possible traditions, culture and religious festivals are followed by the inhabitants here. Sankranti, Diwali, Pongal, Ugadi, Rath Yatra, Ganesh Chaturthi, Hareli and Eid are the popular festivals celebrated. The festival of praying for prosperity in agricultural activities during the monsoon season, Hareli is the most popular festival celebrated in Bhilai. It is interesting to know that around 70 dialects of Chhattisgarhi are being spoken in this region. Folk songs like Sohar for childbirth and Bihav for wedding flavour their quintessential culture. Bhilai, also known as Bhilai Nagar, is a planned city which is now one of the most industrialized zones in India. This region has not only experienced the rule of Haihaivansi Rajputs and Bhonsle Marathas but also possess an imprint of British hegemony. To be exact, the British was the prime reason to set the Bhilai steel plant which transformed the cluster of remote villages to a commercial hub. Now, Bhilai has the privilege of being the seventh fasted growing city in the world.

It was believed that the Government developed the steel plant to enhance the economy of this region by supporting the backward and scheduled communities. Since the primary purpose was to alleviate poverty and to embrace the development of local communities, this place bagged the title ‘Bhalai’ or do good for the people. It is also believed that Bhilai derived its name from the local scheduled tribe Bhils that resided and populated in this region.

Bhilai is a town which offers several restaurants and eating joints besides one at your hotel. North Indian is the predominant cuisine in Bhilai. Annapurna Restaurant, Highway Dhaba, Shaunaks Restaurant and Dashmesh Family Restaurant are some of the famous eateries in the town.
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If you are travelling to Bhilai for a single day, you might want to make sure you cover all the major attractions of the city. Hence, it might be a good idea to start the day early in the morning with some breakfast at the hotel. Bhilai Steel Plant is one place you must visit while exploring the city. Your next stop should be Maitri Bagh Zoo where you can enjoy a different type of Bhilai altogether. Break for lunch and snack at the appropriate time at the local restaurants. Next, head on to Deobalod and Narpura to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and explore the famous Jain temple. Lastly, Civic Center is a must visit, where you can enjoy shopping as well as cultural events of the town.

The top places near to Bhilai are Dhamtari which is 41 km from Bhilai, Kanha national park which is located 146 km from Bhilai, Goa which is located 1019 km from Bhilai, Agra which is located 746 km from Bhilai, Bhedaghat which is located 266 km from Bhilai

The top things to do in Bhilai are Dhamdha, Tandula, Siyadevi, Deobalod, Shopping in Bhilai, Maitri Bagh. You can see all the places to visit in Bhilai here

Bhilai is a bit difficult to access since it can be reached by road only.
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Bhilai is a town which offers several restaurants and eating joints besides one at your hotel. North Indian is the predominant cuisine in Bhilai. Annapurna Restaurant, Highway Dhaba, Shaunaks Restaurant and Dashmesh Family Restaurant are some of the famous eateries in the town.
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Located in Chhattisgarh in central India, Bhilai experiences hot and dry weather conditions in summers. The temperature may rise up to a scorching 45 degrees Celcius, making it unpleasant to visit the city. Monsoon season follows immediately with a moderate amount of rainfall but increases the humidity. Winters, that fall between the months of October and March, are quite pleasant and cool and thus recommended as the best time to explore the steel city.
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