Jagdalpur is a paradise of tourist. It is one of the best touring destinations in India not yet much discovered by tourist.
Jagdalpur is a beautiful city surrounded by lush green forests. It is not possible to cover all the tourist destination in a single day. There are many tourists’ points in Jagdalpur including waterfalls, lakes, caves, museums etc. the best option is to choose all the places falling in one direction, so that you can have maximum utilization of time. It offers many outdoor activities, spiritual places, and places with historic importance, sightseeing and much more. It is a city cradling in the lap of nature.
How to get around in Jagdalpur?
There is no public transport in Jagdalpur except for the cycle-rickshaw. They can be only helpful is taking you to the short distances. For traversing long distances or going out to nearby places cycle rickshaw are of no use. For going to some of the important tourist destinations of Jagdalpur, the best option is consulting any travel agent and make arrangement for taxis. Both ac and non ac taxis are available and can take you to places in and around Jagdalpur. or you can choose to take your own personal vehicle.
Make your morning special in Jagdalpur
The best way to start your morning in Jagdalpur is by visiting some famous religious places. You can choose to visit any temple in Jagdalpur which is close to your residence. And then can proceed to Chitrakot Falls which is located at a distance of 38 kms from Jagdalpur. These spectacular horseshoe-shaped fall are the USP of Bastar district and a must visit for every person on a visit to Jagdalpur. Tirathgarh Waterfalls is another famous waterfall that you can choose to visit. It is just about 35 km from Jagdalpur.
Make your late afternoon adventurous in Jagdalpur
After taking tour to beautiful waterfalls you can drive to Anthropological museum, ancient palace built by Kaktiya Dynasty Rulers, Temples of Basroor or Danteshwari Temple. The museum is a best place to get acquainted with history of Bastar region. The museum gives a perfect insight of tribal life and culture of Jagdalpur. Kotumsar Caves and Kailash Caves are also important tourist destinations of Jagdalpur. Dalpat Sagar Lake is most visited place in Jagdalpur.
Late Afternoon/Evening in Jagdalpur
To make your trip enjoyable, adventurous and fun filled day in Jagdalpur, you can choose to spend rest of the day near Dalpat Sagar Lake. There are three lakes in Jagdalpur namely Ganga Munda, Dalpat Sagar and Ran Munda. Dalpat sagar is most visited among them. It is biggest artificial Lake of Jagdalpur. The lotus and water lilies forms the carpet for the lake. The lake offers many activities for the tourists like fishing, boating, sightseeing and sun set and the musical fountain show. The beautiful sun set from Dalpat Sagar Lake is worth watching. The musical fountain shows which starts at 7 pm in Dalpat Sagar is the best way to end your day in Jagdalpur.
Wrap up your day with mouth-watering meal
After watching the spectacular show at the Dalpat Sagar Lake, you can choose to shop by visiting Sanjay market area or the Gol market to shop for souvenirs of Jagdalpur. Binaka Shopping Mall is another good place to shop for. Conclude your day enjoying dinner at famous restaurant in Jagdalpur. . Some of the very famous alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks of Jagdalpur like Mandiya Page, Mahua, Sulphi and Chhindras are also must to be tasted. Enjoy the taste of traditional cuisines and wrap your day on a good note.