Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India

Places to visit near Pithora

Pithora is a town in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India, home to about 7,592 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 20 mosques & dargahs, 16 temples, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 waterfalls. The must-see places are Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary (24 km), Shri Chandi Mata Mandir, Bagbahara (36 km) and Dhaskund Waterfall (38 km).

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Pithora at a glance

Location
Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh, India
Population
about 7,592
Coordinates
21.2502° N, 82.5171° E
Places within 50 km
112 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and temples
Nearest city
Raipur, 115 km
Railway station
Bagbahra (BGBR), 33 km
Airport
Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), 101 km

Top places to visit near Pithora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pithora: 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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Mosques & dargahs near Pithora

40 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Pithora. The closest is Sunni Hanfi Masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Pithora

39 temples within 100 km of Pithora. The closest is Mandir Bandh (16 km); the best-known is Shri Chandi Mata Mandir, Bagbahara (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pithora

28 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pithora. The closest is Kishanpur Dam (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Pithora

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Pithora. The closest is Devdhara Waterfall (23 km); the best-known is Dhaskund Waterfall (38 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Pithora

22 churches within 100 km of Pithora. The closest is St. Agnes Church Pithora (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pithora

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pithora. The closest is Devgarh Ghat (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Pithora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 193 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pithora
  2. 48 km Step Furrow Girodpuri Dham · heritage site, Baloda Bazar
  3. 10 km Siddhkhol Waterfall Kasdol, Balodabazar · waterfall, Baloda Bazar
  4. 27 km Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary · sanctuary, Baloda Bazar
  5. 21 km Dhaskund Waterfall · waterfall, Baloda Bazar
  6. 51 km Shri Chandi Mata Mandir, Bagbahara · temple, Mahasamund
  7. 36 km Back to Pithora

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How to reach Pithora

  • By train: Bagbahra (BGBR) — about 33 km from the centre
  • By train: Bhatapara (BYT) — about 100 km from the centre
  • By air: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), Raipur — about 101 km by road
  • By air: Bilaspur Airport (PAB), Bilaspur — about 115 km by road
  • By road from Raipur: about 115 km · directions
  • By road from Bilaspur: about 125 km · directions
  • By road from Durg: about 160 km · directions

All places near Pithora by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Pithora by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Mosques & dargahs2040Sunni Hanfi Masjid (1 km)
Temples1639Mandir Bandh (16 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1328Kishanpur Dam (8 km)
Waterfalls825Devdhara Waterfall (23 km)
Churches922St. Agnes Church Pithora (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1222Devgarh Ghat (24 km)
Other attractions616Barnawapara (24 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens315Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary (24 km)
Forts & heritage515Singha Dhruwa Singhangarh Kila (30 km)
Parks28Arham Park (20 km)
Caves67Singha Dhurva Gond Cave (32 km)
Jain sites46Jain Temple (33 km)
Museums35Shivrinarayan Darshan (22 km)
Buddhist sites44Sirpur Buddha Stupa (44 km)
Beaches & coast11Khariar Road Stadium (50 km)

Pithora: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pithora?

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 24 km), Shri Chandi Mata Mandir, Bagbahara (temple, about 36 km), Dhaskund Waterfall (waterfall, about 38 km), Siddhkhol Waterfall Kasdol, Balodabazar (waterfall, about 47 km), Step Furrow Girodpuri Dham (heritage site, about 48 km), Sunni Hanfi Masjid (mosque, about 1 km).

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

112 places on Spotwander: 20 mosques & dargahs, 16 temples, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 waterfalls, 9 churches.

Which is the nearest dargah to Pithora?

Sunni Hanfi Masjid, about 1 km by road; Teka (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Pithora?

Mandir Bandh, about 16 km by road; Temple (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Pithora?

Kishanpur Dam, about 8 km by road; Dewgaon Dam (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pithora?

Start in Pithora, visit Step Furrow Girodpuri Dham, then Siddhkhol Waterfall Kasdol, Balodabazar, then Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, then Dhaskund Waterfall, then Shri Chandi Mata Mandir, Bagbahara, and drive back — about 193 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pithora?

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

How do I reach Pithora?

By train: Bagbahra (BGBR), about 33 km away. By air: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 101 km by road. By road: 115 km from Raipur.

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