Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India

Places to visit near Basna

Basna is a town in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India, home to about 9,305 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 19 temples, 14 waterfalls, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 16 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Shishupal Mountain (42 km), Nrusinghanath Temple (53 km) and Gandhamardhan Hill (53 km).

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Basna at a glance

Location
Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India
Population
about 9,305
Coordinates
21.2788° N, 82.8267° E
Places within 50 km
111 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Bilaspur, 142 km
Railway station
Komakhan (KMK), 63 km
Airport
Bilaspur Airport (PAB), 135 km

Top places to visit near Basna

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Basna: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Basna

44 temples within 100 km of Basna. The closest is Shri Siddheshwar Shiv Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Shree Shyam Temple, Arjundadham (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Basna

32 waterfalls within 100 km of Basna. The closest is Lalkhol Waterfall (Pinda Pahar) (28 km); the best-known is Devdarha Waterfall, Shiva Mandir (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Basna

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Basna. The closest is Surikhoj Dam (10 km); the best-known is Sirko-Pendrawan Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Basna

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Basna. The closest is Gousia Masjid (1 km); the best-known is Jama Masjid Basna (Badi Masjid) (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Basna

26 churches within 100 km of Basna. The closest is Catholic Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Basna

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Basna. The closest is Lami Dongar (23 km); the best-known is Gandhamardhan Hill (53 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Basna

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 255 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basna
  2. 1 km Car’s Cave Automotive Garage, Basna · cave, Mahasamund
  3. 21 km Shree Shyam Temple, Arjundadham · temple, Mahasamund
  4. 57 km Nrusinghanath Temple · temple, Bargarh
  5. 88 km Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Baloda Bazar
  6. 33 km Step Furrow Girodpuri Dham · heritage site, Baloda Bazar
  7. 55 km Back to Basna

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How to reach Basna

  • By train: Komakhan (KMK) — about 63 km from the centre
  • By train: Baradwar (BUA) — about 102 km from the centre
  • By air: Bilaspur Airport (PAB), Bilaspur — about 135 km by road
  • By air: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), Raipur — about 142 km by road
  • By road from Bilaspur: about 142 km · directions
  • By road from Sambalpur: about 152 km · directions
  • By road from Raipur: about 155 km · directions

All places near Basna by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Basna by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1944Shri Siddheshwar Shiv Mandir (1 km)
Waterfalls1432Lalkhol Waterfall (Pinda Pahar) (28 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs930Surikhoj Dam (10 km)
Mosques & dargahs1629Gousia Masjid (1 km)
Churches1126Catholic Church (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1726Lami Dongar (23 km)
Other attractions1220Mahalpara Talab (22 km)
Forts & heritage312Lal Ranjit Singh Chowk (49 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens310Go Green Garden (25 km)
Caves25Car’s Cave Automotive Garage, Basna (1 km)
Parks44BALSi ka Tapu (23 km)
Jain sites04Jain Temple (66 km)
Museums13Shivrinarayan Darshan (37 km)
Buddhist sites02Buddha Mandhir (66 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ong River Mahulpali (51 km)
Beaches & coast01Khariar Road Stadium (68 km)

Basna: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Basna?

Car’s Cave Automotive Garage, Basna (cave, about 1 km), Shishupal Mountain (attraction, about 42 km), Shree Shyam Temple, Arjundadham (temple, about 23 km), Nrusinghanath Temple (temple, about 53 km), Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 55 km), Jama Masjid Basna (Badi Masjid) (mosque, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Basna?

111 places on Spotwander: 19 temples, 14 waterfalls, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 mosques & dargahs, 11 churches.

Which is the nearest temple to Basna?

Shri Siddheshwar Shiv Mandir, about 1 km by road; Niljipatra SHIV Temple (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Basna?

Lalkhol Waterfall (Pinda Pahar), about 28 km by road; Pankelpen Waterfall (Luhurakot) (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Basna?

Surikhoj Dam, about 10 km by road; Sirko-Pendrawan Dam (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Basna?

Start in Basna, visit Car’s Cave Automotive Garage, Basna, then Shree Shyam Temple, Arjundadham, then Nrusinghanath Temple, then Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, then Step Furrow Girodpuri Dham, and drive back — about 255 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Basna?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Basna?

By train: Komakhan (KMK), about 63 km away. By air: Bilaspur Airport (PAB), about 135 km by road. By road: 142 km from Bilaspur.

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