5 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur District

Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur District is the first planned hill town in the nation. It is a beautiful hill town called Bilaspur that is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty. The city also has an abundance of historical landmarks, spiritual places, scenic landmarks and adventure activities, making it one of the best holiday destinations for tourists. So if you're someone who has visited Himachal Pradesh then try visiting Bilaspur district with is also blessed with natural beauty and soothing environment:

1. Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple

Shri Naina Devi Ji is a sacred and a very popular temple in Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh. This temple was constructed in the 8th century by Raja Bir Chand, who ruled over this territory. Throughout the year, this holy place draws a lot of tourists and devotees, but especially around Shravan Ashtami and during the Chaitra and Ashwin Navratri.

2. Bhakra Nangal Dam

In Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, there is a concrete gravity dam called the Bhakra Nangal Dam that spans the Satluj River. Bhakra Dam covers 168.35 square km. It is India's third-largest reservoir. This dam also serves as a major source of water for irrigation in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh making it India's third-largest reservoir and one of the most popular tourist spots in the region.

3. Kandrour Bridge

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Kandrour Bridge is located on the other side of Satluj River and is 8 km away from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. Its construction began in April of 1959, and it was finished in 1965. It is also one of the world's tallest bridges. Bilaspur's Kandrour Bridge is among the most popular tourist destinations due to the breathtaking natural beauty around the bridge and the enchanting Sutlej River.

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4. Gobind Sagar Lake

Gobind Sagar Lake is a man-made reservoir that was created in 1976. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations and is highly known for its vegetation, wildlife, and several types of fish species found here. You can engage in a variety of sports activities here, including swimming, surfing, water skiing, river rafting and many more other activities in the reservoir.

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5. Vyas Cave

The famous sage Vyas meditated in this cave for a number of years, earning it the name Vyas Gufa or Vyas cave. The location of it is at the foot of the city and lies on the bank of the Sutlej river. The epic Mahabharat was written by Saint Vyas. This cave is a place of pilgrimage and is one of the most sacred places in Bilaspur and also one of the oldest.

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