There are many places to go on excursions from Raipur. But tourists like to visit Durg Bhilai mostly. According to statistical data around 9.9 % of total city population of the state dwells in Durg Bhilai Nagar. A tour to Durg Bhilai will acquaint you with a fact that Durg is an attractive district. In the territorial dominion of this district, Bhiali is a famous township where you will come across premier Iron & Steel Plant.
Durg Bhilai tour will give you an exclusive opportunity to visit the only steel city of the state of Chhattisgarh, India. Bhilai is thronged by business travelers all throughout the year. The P.R.O. Department of Durg Bhilai offers entry pass to the tourists for the steel plant. Some of the famous sites in the Steel Plant are Coke oven battery, Blast furnace, Rail & Structure Mill, Plate Mill and Wire Rod Mill. No matter, you are interested in acquiring technical knowledge or not, you will surely have a good time visiting these sites in the Steel Plant.
On a travel to Durg Bhilai, you can also visit other attractive spots like Maitribagh, Deobalod, Tandula, Dhamdha, Balod, Nagpura and Kharkhara. These places are famous for;
Maitribagh – it features landscaped garden which is a joint initiative of Indian and Russian government and a Zoo. The highlights of Zoo are exotic animal and avian species, lake, toy trains and others.
Deobalod – located 3 km from Bhilai, this place is famous for its ancient Shiv Mandir.
Tandula – it is around 60 km from Durg. The prime attraction of this place is a Dam on Tandula River. It is an exciting picnic spot also.
Dhamdha – Prachin Kila or oldest Palace and Mandir are the tourist highlights of this place.
Balod – located around 58 km. from the district of Durg, Balod houses Prachin Kila or oldest Palace, Mandir and Sati Chabutra.
Nagpura – it is a site to visit exquisite Jain Temples and Pasharwanath Tirth.
Kharkhara – its major attraction is a Dam which is 1128 meters long and is located on the Kharkhara River.
You will get to see and enjoy many things on your Tour to Durg Bhiali. Don’t miss this trip. Otherwise, you will be missing out on a lot of fun and enjoyment.