Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India

Places to visit near Simga

Simga is a town in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India, home to about 12,944 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 27 temples, 23 mosques & dargahs, 4 parks and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Shri Somnath Mandir (10 km), Maa Banjari Mandir (45 km) and Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri (45 km).

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Simga at a glance

Location
Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India
Population
about 12,944
Coordinates
21.6281° N, 81.7038° E
Places within 50 km
90 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Raipur, 53 km
Railway station
Tilda (TLD), 16 km
Airport
Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), 62 km

Top places to visit near Simga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Simga: 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 Simga

67 temples within 100 km of Simga. The closest is Shri Somnath Mandir (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Simga

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

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Parks near Simga

32 parks within 100 km of Simga. The closest is Kaai Talab Bazar Para (25 km); the best-known is Telibandha Drive (54 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Simga

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Simga. The closest is दंडकारण्य वन नेवधा (16 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Simga

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simga. The closest is Guru Kripa Marriage Palace (24 km); the best-known is Lal Qila, the Red Fort (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Simga

18 churches within 100 km of Simga. The closest is St. Thoma Church, CNI Mission Compound Tilda (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Simga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 158 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simga
  2. 25 km Maa Bhadrakali Mandir · temple, Bemetara
  3. 14 km Maa Siddhi Mata Mandir Sandi · temple, Bemetara
  4. 47 km Maa Banjari Mandir · temple, Raipur
  5. 23 km Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri · temple, Raipur
  6. 39 km Shri Somnath Mandir · temple, Raipur
  7. 10 km Back to Simga

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How to reach Simga

  • By train: Tilda (TLD) — about 16 km from the centre
  • By air: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), Raipur — about 62 km by road
  • By air: Bilaspur Airport (PAB), Bilaspur — about 73 km by road
  • By road from Raipur: about 53 km · directions
  • By road from Durg: about 81 km · directions
  • By road from Bilaspur: about 84 km · directions

All places near Simga by distance

Within 15 km of Simga

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Simga by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2767Shri Somnath Mandir (10 km)
Mosques & dargahs2336Sunni Masjid (1 km)
Parks432Kaai Talab Bazar Para (25 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens522दंडकारण्य वन नेवधा (16 km)
Forts & heritage220Guru Kripa Marriage Palace (24 km)
Other attractions1118Shivnath Anicut (8 km)
Churches818St. Thoma Church, CNI Mission Compound Tilda (15 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Saropi Lake (1 km)
Jain sites310Jain Mandir (1 km)
Museums18Chhattisgarh Regional Science Centre (49 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints24Surhi Ghat (22 km)
Waterfalls03Dhaskund Waterfall (80 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Kukurdi River D.i.g. (52 km)
Buddhist sites01Teevardev Buddhist Monastery (74 km)
Caves01National Cave Research and Protection Organisation (53 km)

Simga: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Simga?

Shri Somnath Mandir (temple, about 10 km), Maa Banjari Mandir (temple, about 45 km), Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri (temple, about 45 km), Maa Bhadrakali Mandir (temple, about 25 km), Maa Siddhi Mata Mandir Sandi (temple, about 28 km), Telibandha Drive (park, about 54 km).

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

90 places on Spotwander: 27 temples, 23 mosques & dargahs, 4 parks, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Simga?

Shri Somnath Mandir, about 10 km by road; Shree Durga Mandir Nayapara (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Simga?

Sunni Masjid, about 1 km by road; Dargah Sharif Simga (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Simga?

Kaai Talab Bazar Para, about 25 km by road; Shaheed Ved Prakash Yadav Udyan (48 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Simga?

Start in Simga, visit Maa Bhadrakali Mandir, then Maa Siddhi Mata Mandir Sandi, then Maa Banjari Mandir, then Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri, then Shri Somnath Mandir, and drive back — about 158 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Simga?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and mosques & dargahs.

How do I reach Simga?

By train: Tilda (TLD), about 16 km away. By air: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 62 km by road. By road: 53 km from Raipur.

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