Baikunthpur, the Place of Scenic Waterfalls in Chhattisgarh

Baikunthpur is a picturesque town, which is located in the Koriya district of Chhattisgarh
. Previously a part of the princely state that belonged to King Sheomangal Singh Deo, the town is now popular for its several coal mines.  Besides the coal mines, the place is also filled with many scenic spots that are very much popular among the tourists. There are several numbers of waterfalls located close to this town, which from the major part of the tourist attraction of Baikunthpur. These waterfalls are also act as popular picnic spots of the region. Another special feature about this place is its fast food corners that offer a variety of delicious fast foods.

Attractions

Amrit Dhara Waterfall-The waterfall is located at a distance of about 7 km from Nagpur, on the way to Manendragarh to Baikunthpur. It is located on the Hadso River, at a height of about 90 ft above sea level. The waterfall cascades down from a height of about 15 ft and offers a spectacular view of the surrounding areas. There is also a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva close to this fall. The fall and the temple are visited by a large number of tourists. The chief attraction of this place is a fair, which was initiated in 1936 by Ramanuj Pratap Singh Judeo, the King of Koriya State. The fair takes place during the festival of Mahashivratri.

Akuri Nala- It is another popular waterfall of this area, which is known for its scenic surroundings. This charming waterfall is located close to Bansipur village and is abounded by lush green forests and rocks. This place experiences a cold climate due to which, it attracts a lot of tourists.

Gavar Ghat Waterfall-It is another fascinating waterfall, which is located on river Hadso. Located at a height of about 60 ft above sea level, the waterfall is abounded by dense forests and rocks. Tourists can also visit another fall close to the Gavar Ghat Waterfall, located a distance of about 5 km.

Ramdhara Waterfall-The waterfall is located in the Bhavarkhoh village, along the banks of Banas River. The fall is placed at a height of about 100 to 120 ft, with a width of about 25 ft and is popular among the tourists for its picturesque surroundings. 

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit the place is during the months of October to March.

Accommodation

The town is dotted with several number of accommodation facilities that range from budget to luxury class. The accommodation facilities found at this place are available at reasonable prices. The tourists visiting the place can find accommodation according to their budgets. 

How to Reach

By Air: The nearest airport to this place is the Raipur airport, located at a distance of about 245 km. The airport is well connected with various major parts in the country like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Bhopal etc. Regular taxi services are available outside the airport to get to the place. 

By Train: The nearest railway station to this place is Annupur Railway Station, located at a distance of about 128 km. The station is well connected with Delhi. The other nearest railway station, which has better connectivity, is Bilaspur Railway Station, located at a distance of about 204 km. Local and hired taxis are available from these stations to the town.

By Road: The town has a very good network of roads that links it with various different parts in the state as well as places in Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. Local and private buses ply from these places at regular intervals to Baikunthpur.