Chandrapur

Chandrapur’s rich coal seams have earned it the nickname "City of Black Gold," but it's also home to a number of unspoiled natural wonders. Tadoba National Park, Mahakal Temple and Andheri Tiger Project are just a few of the city's many popular tourist destinations. Gardens and other natural areas provide a beautiful backdrop to the metropolis. It's not hard to get to Chandrapur from anywhere, thanks to its convenient location near major highways, railroads, and airports. Take a bus to the city and take in the verdant landscapes on the way there.

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Things To See & Do

Mahakali Temple

Mahakali Temple

Revered Hindu temple
The Mahakali Temple is the unofficial icon of Chandrapur since it is one of the city's most popular religious destinations and draws a large number of worshippers each day, especially on Tuesdays. The inhabitants of Chandrapur consider it to be among the city's most important landmarks. Mahakali Mata is the primarily worshipped goddess there.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Bhadravati Jain Temple

Bhadravati Jain Temple

Peaceful Hindu shrine
The city's Bhadravati Jain Temple is a renowned place of worship for local Jain devotees. Elegant sculptures adorn the interior. The Central Railway will take you 32 kilometres to the settlement of Bhadravati, where you'll find the temple.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Anchaleshwar Mahadev Temple

Anchaleshwar Mahadev Temple

Sacred place of worship
The Anchaleshwar Mahadev Temple of Chandrapur town can be found just outside the gates of the Gond fort. The sacred toe of Lord Shiva is worshipped in this ancient temple, which dates back some 2500 years. The Anchaleshwar Mahadev Temple is a limestone monument that showcases the mastery of ancient decorators via its ornate carvings and embellishments. A Nandi deity that weighs four tonnes and is crafted from an alloy of five metals can also be seen at the temple.

1 to 2 hours

Suggested Time

Tadoba National Park

Tadoba National Park

Home to exotic animals
Tadoba National Park, the oldest and largest national park in Maharashtra, is one of India's 47 tiger reserves. It is also known as Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. It's in the Chandrapur District. Various hills and other topography features in this forest give protection for the many species of wild animals that live there.

3 to 4 hours

Suggested Time

Ballarpur Fort

Ballarpur Fort

Incredible fort with awe-inspiring architecture
Ballarpur Fort can be seen near Ballarpur town, which is around 16 kilometres from Chandrapur. On the opposite bank of the Wardha River, this fort was constructed by Khandakya Ballal Shah. The fortress's ramparts and bastions are arranged in a square pattern.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Manikgad Fort

Manikgad Fort

Well-designed 9th-century fort
Naga monarchs from the 9th century constructed the Manikgad Fort. Located around 35 kilometres southwest of Chandrapur, Manikgarh has recently gained fame due to the opening of a cement industry in the area. Manigarh, a hill fort constructed by Naga monarchs in the 9th century, is located 507 metres above sea level. With ramparts and bastions, it was well protected.

2 to 3 hours

Suggested Time

Chandrapur Fort

Chandrapur Fort

Ancient fort with intricate architecture
Between the 15th and 16th centuries, the Gond monarchs constructed the Chandrapur Fort. This fort was constructed primarily as a defence mechanism to shield the monarch and his soldiers from hostile assaults. Babaji Ballal Shah began building this fort, but he died in 1597, therefore it was finished by Dhundya Ram Sah.

3 to 4 hours

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Chandrapur

Winter Destination

  • NOV-FEB

    Peak Season

  • JUL-OCT

    Moderate Season

  • MAR-JUN

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Pleasant weather with a dip in temperature at night
  • Things You'll Love:Architectural gems, shopping complexes and outdoor spots

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Chandrapur-TheCityofBlackGold


ChandrapurisacityinMaharashtrathatisaround30KmfromWardha,130Km,152KmfromNagpur,andnearly239KmfromAmravati.ThecityissituatedattheconvergenceoftheZarpatandIrairivers.Alsocalledthe“CityofBlackGold,”duetothepresenceofrichcoalseams,thiscityhasvariousnaturaluntouchedbeautyspots.SiteslikeTadobaNationalPark,AndheriTigerProject,andMahakalTemple,arethemajorattractionsinthetouristsitesinthecity.Further,thecityisalsosurroundedbylushgreengardensandothernaturallandscapesthatyoucanfeastyoureyeson.


ThejourneytoChandrapurplaceisquiteaccessibleviaroad,rail,andairnetworks.Youcanboardbusesandenjoythejourneytothecitythatofferslushgreenscenerythroughout.Moreover,thejourneyviarailwaysisequallyalluring,andyoucanenjoytheridethroughout.AlthoughthereisnoChandrapurBeach,SomnathTemple,JainTemple,ChandrapurFort,andRamalaTalavGardenaresomeofthetouristsitesinthecity.



Chandrapur Overview


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Maharashtra

Tourist Places in Chandrapur

Ballarpur Fort, Kolsa, Manikgad Fort, Mahakali Temple, Anchaleshwar Mahadev Temple

Best Time to Visit in Chandrapur

November to February

Restaurants in Chandrapur

Swad Bar and Restaurant, New Young Restaurant, Ruchida Restaurant, Koyla Restaurant, Kaustubh Bar And Restaurant

Chandrapur is famous for

Food & Culture


BestTimetoVisitChandrapur


ChandrapurMaharashtrahasatropicalclimate,andthecityremainswarmallthroughtheyear.However,thebesttimetovisittouristplacesinChandrapuristhewinterseason,whichisfromOctobertoMarch.ThefineblendofpleasantandcoolweatherinChandrapuralongwithbeautifulblueskiesmakestouringthecityanextraordinaryexperiencealtogether.Further,ifyouvisitthecityaroundOctober,youwillbeabletoexperiencesomeofthefestivitiesandtraditionsofthecity.Chandrapurtemperatureduringtheseasonrangesbetween15degreesand22degrees.Chandrapurweatherinwinteroffersthepeakseasonforitstourists.


HowtoReachthePlacestoVisitChandrapur


Thetouristsitesinthecityareeasilyaccessibleviaroads,rail,andairnetworks.Thecityiswell-connectedtootherpartsofthestateviabus.Wardhaisaround130Kmfromthiscity,andittakestwohoursand24minutestoreachtheplacesinChandrapur.Thecityisnearly152KmfromNagpurandittakesnearly2hoursand55minutestoreach.Further,thecityisalsoatadistanceof239KmfromAmravati,anditwouldtakenearly4hoursand44minutestoreachthecity.Therearebothprivateandgovernment-runbusservicesavailableforthiscityfromaroundthestate.


Further,thecityiswell-servedbyChandrapurRailwayStationanditisaround2Kmfromthemaincity.YoucanboardmanytrainsandreachthecityeasilyfromotherpartsofMaharashtra.Addingtothat,thiscityisalsoconnectedviatheairport.ChandrapurAirportislocatedaround9KmfromthemaincityinanearbyvillagecalledMorwa.Youcandeboardattheairportandbookacabortaxiservicefromtheairporttoreachthecity.


ThingstoSeeandDoinChandrapur


Therearenumeroustouristsitesinthecitythatyoucanexploreasatourist.SomeoftheremarkabletouristsitesinthecityareTadobaNationalPark,MahakaliMandir,RamalaGarden,ChandrapurFort,BallarpurFort,andmanymoredestinations.Builtinthe13thCentury,thecityofChandrapurhasforts,temples,tigerreserves,hills,andlakesthatyoucanexplore.AfewofthesitesthatyoushoulddefinitelyexploreareBhadravatiJainTemple,GhoraJhariLake,ViajasanHill,ManikgarhFort,andmanymore.


Thecityisablendofrichhistoryandmesmerisingnature.Youcanfindlakesandhills,temples,andfortsthatdepicttherichcultureofChandrapurplace.Thenaturallandscapeofthecityfillsyouwithanamazingexperiencewithnatureupclose.


PlacestoVisit


ThiscityisfamousfortribalfolkdancessuchasGondi,Dandar,andRela.Moreover,youcanexperienceallthesefolkdancesatcertainauspiciousfestivalsthatthecitycelebrates,likeHoliandDussehra.Addingtothatthecityisalsoknownforthecottonweavingindustryandhandicrafts,pottery,woodwork,andmanyotherthings.


MahalaxmiTemple

DedicatedtotheGoddessMahakali,Mahalaxmitempleisanimportantreligioussiteinthetouristsitesinthecity.ThemagnificenttemplehastwoidolsoftheGoddessMahakalialongwithtwoentrancestothepremise.


BhadravatiJainTemple

WithfinearchitectureandatemptingambiencetheBhadravatiJainTempleattractspilgrimsfromalloverthestateandcountry.ThetempleisdedicatedtoParsawanathandisspecificallyquitepopularintheJaincommunity.


SomnathTemple

SomnathTempleinthiscityisanancienttempleonahilltopinthecity.Youcanreachthetempleafterclimbingaflightofstairs,andonceyouhavereachedthemountainthelushgreenbackdropaddstothetemple.


ChandrapurFort

Builtinthe13thCenturyChandrapurFortbyGndKingKhandyaBallalSah.Thefortisamongtheoldestfortsinthecityandhaseightentrances.Thefortisstillstandingstronganddepictsarchitectureinsidethefortisstillrecognizableandformidable.


ManikgarhFort

Builtin9CEbytheNagaKings,ManikgarhFortisahillfortthatis507mabovesealevel.Thefortisinruinsanditpiquestheinterestofmanyhistorians.Apartfromthat,thereisatemplenearbythefort.


BallalpurFort

LocatedontheeastbankoftheriverWardha,thefortwasfoundedaround1437.Thefortismadefromlargeblackstonesanditusedtoworkasaformidabledefenceduringthattime.Thefortisrectangularinshapeandhasitsentrancefacingtowardstheeastside.


VijasanHill

VijasanHillsisanimportantpilgrimagecentrenearthiscitythathousesnumerousBuddhaTemples.Allthetemplesintheareaarebeautifulandworthexploring.Thesetemplesofferasereneandcalmenvironmentforanyoneseekingpeace.


TadobaNationalPark

TadobaNationalParkisawildlifesanctuaryinthiscitythatisoneofthelargestandoldestnationalparksinthestate.Itwascreatedin1955anditisamongthe47thprojecttigerreserveexistinginIndia.


ChapralaWildlifeSanctuary

TheChapralaWildlifeSanctuary,notfarfromthecity,hasanareaofroughly140squarekilometres.It'smostlyforested,withsomeopengrassyareashereandthere.Atitspeak,itseesalargeinfluxofvacationers.


Restaurants


SwadRestaurant

Youcanfinddeliciousfoodherealongwithawonderfulambiencesothatyoucanhaveagoodtimewithyourlovedones.


TristarRestaurant

Delightyoursenseswithawidevarietyofdishesservedheretosatisfyyourhungerpangs.


TheJointShawarmaCafe

Perfectforyoungpeople,thiscafeservesawiderangeoffastfooddelicaciessuchaspizzasaswellasshawarmarolls.


SultanIfhamBiryaniCenter

Temptyourtastebudswiththeauthenticflavoursofchickenandmuttonbiryaniatthiseatery.


PlacestoStay


HotelLotus

HotelLotusinthiscityoffersgreathospitalityalongwithtop-classamenitiesatareasonableprice.Itisalavishhotelwithaserenelocationandworld-classservices.YoucanbookaroominHotelLotusandrelaxinthecomfortsofit.


TristarInnPvtLtd

ThestylishpropertyofTristarInnPvtLtdofferslavishamenitiesalongwithadiningvenueandbanquethallfacility.Further,thereisalsoanin-houserestaurantinthehotelservingdeliciousdishesthatyoucantakeadvantageof.


HotelSaiDarpan

HotelSaiDarpanisalavishhotelthatservesfascinatingroomsalongwithworld-classamenitiesatareasonableprice.Further,thehotelalsooffersanamazinglocationwithasereneview.Therearethreetypesofroomsavailableinthehotelallofferingtheutmostcomfortatareasonableprice.


FoodtotryinPlacestoVisitinChandrapur


Apartfromthetouristsitesinthecityanotherthingthatyoucandoistryoutthefoodfromthecity.TherestaurantsinChandrapurofferdeliciouscuisinesthatyoucanenjoy.Likeeveryothercity,thiscitytoohasitsspecialdishes.Afewofthemust-trydishesfromthiscityareVadaPav,SabudanaVadaandKhichdi,KandaPohe,AalooVadi,andKothambirVadi.Thereisawidevarietyofdeliciousfoodthatyoucantrywhileexploringthetouristsitesinthecity.



ThingstoBuyinPlacestoVisitinChandrapur


TheoverallshoppingexperienceinChandrapurplaceisdelightfultoexperience.Thereareanumberofthingsthatyoucantakehomewhiletouringthetouristsitesinthecity.ThemarketsofthecityofferawholedifferentexperienceandyoucanfindsometypicalMaharashtriansouvenirsthatyoucanbuyfromthiscity.SomeofthepopularthingstobuyinthecityareWarliTribalPaintings,KolhapuriChappals,Sarees,Jewelleries,LampShades,Spices,andsomuchmore.Themarketsofthecityarefullofthingsforyoutobuyandgetanamazingshoppingexperience.


GolBazar

Thisbustlingmarkethaseverythingonecandreamof,rangingfromChineselampstoartificialjewellery.


GanjMarket

GanjMarketisknownforawiderangeoffreshfruitsandvegetables,allproducedlocally.


JPSuperMarket

JPSuperMarketistheperfectplacetopurchasepackedsnacksthatyoucancarrybackhomeandsharewithyourlovedones.


Butwhenonedoesarriveatthatfreshfrontier,therearewaysbetterthanotherstobeginyourjourneyofdiscovery.Followthesestepsandseetheworldwithanewlight.

  • Discoveranewcitythroughafoodtour.Foodtour'saretheeasiestwaytotakeatour,learnaboutthelocaldelicacies,andthebestofall,getgreattipsthataren'tjust"local"tipsfortourists,butsometimes,lessonsforalifetimetoo
  • UsePublicTransportation.Whenyouareinanewcity,youcanpossiblyseeplacesandpeoplethatyouwouldn'tnormallyseewhensimplywalkingtotheplacesthatchecksyourlist.Somebusesorrailstakeyoutopartsofthecityyouwouldn'tgettoseeotherwise.Whilstusingpublictransportation,justensurethatyouarefollowingthelocalnormsanddoremembertowatchthelocals!
  • Findalocalfestival.Gobeyondwhatothertouristsmightdowhilevisitingaplace.Lookfortheuniquethingsyouwouldwanttodo.Usesocialmediaorthelocaltourismwebsitetofindoutwhat'sgoingonlocally.Youmayhavetomoveoutofthecenterofthecitytodosomeofthelesspopularbutmoreuniquethings,sojustkeepthatinmind!


Conclusion


PlananexpeditiontotheplacesinChandrapur,amesmerisingcityinMaharashtra.Youcanreachthetouristsitesinthecityviaroads,rail,andairnetworks,andthejourneysareequallyalluring.ThereareadozentouristplacesinChandrapurthatyoucanexploreasatourist.Itisafinegetawayfrommonotonouslifeforfamilies,friends,couples,andevensolotravellers.Planyourtourtogetthebestoutofthetouristsitesinthecity.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Chandrapur

What are the things that you should not miss out on when you are in Chandrapur?

If you are a true traveller, you should definitely not miss out on Revered Hindu temple, Peaceful Hindu shrine, and Sacred place of worship when you are in Chandrapur to make a funfilled vacay.

What are the best places to visit in Chandrapur?

The most loved attractions in Chandrapur are Mahakali Temple, Bhadravati Jain Temple and Anchaleshwar Mahadev Temple.

How is the weather of Chandrapur in peak season?

The weather of Chandrapur in peak season is pleasant weather with a dip in temperature at night. It means you can easily plan a trip in this season for maximum fun during this season.

Is Chandrapura a family holiday destination?

Chandrapur Maharashtra is an amazing city in Maharashtra, and it would be a great destination to take the kids on a vacation. The city's attractions are easily accessible by road, train, and air, and each mode of transportation offers its own unique experience. As a visitor, you can choose from a dozen different attractions in Chandrapur. It's a great place for groups of people, whether they're groups of friends, couples, or even individuals, to get away from the daily grind. Make the most of your time at the city's attractions by planning beforehand.

What is the best time to visit Chandrapur?

The city of Chandrapur, Maharashtra, has consistent warmth due to its tropical climate. Nevertheless, the months of October through March are the ideal time to explore Chandrapur's tourist attractions. Chandrapur weather is a perfect combination of pleasant temperature and stunning blue skies that makes sightseeing in the city a unique and unforgettable experience. Further, if you travel there in the month of October, you can participate in some of the city's customs and celebrations.

What are some exotic stays in Chandrapur?

Some of the most exotic stays in Chandrapur are Red Earth, Tadoba, The ND Hotel, Hotel Lotus, Hotel Mayur and Siddharth Premiere.

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