Sirpur Tourism And Travel Guide

Located close to the capital city of Raipur in Chhattisgarh is an ancient town called Sirpur. Also known as the city of wealth, tourism in Sirpur is popular due to the presence of ancient temples showing a rich cultural heritage. Sirpur is a great place to visit if you are interested in history and architecture, besides this town is a Buddhist town where Lord Buddha once meditated and spent a good time of his life. Our travel guide to Sirpur will give you an idea of all the temples to visit, excavation grounds to be observed and places to visit around this old town. Apart from the temples, there are many thing to do in here as well. Read through our travel guide to know more about Sirpur's tourism.

By Air:

The closest airport located to Sirpur is Swami Vivekananda International Airport in Raipur. This airport is distanced 74.5 km from Sirpur and is the fastest way to reach the town. You can find public transportation from the airport onwards.

By Road:

Sirpur is well connected with roads and highways; it is linked with Raipur which is the capital city and coming from a different city is easy. You can also take a government bus or a private bus that will take you comfortably.

By Rail:

The nearest railway station to Sirpur is Mahasamund Railway Station and it is distanced at 27.2 km from the center of Sirpur. There are frequent trains that run from this railway station to different cities and vice versa.

Getting Around:

You can easily move around in Sirpur by means of local transportation. You can take a taxi to have a comfortable ride or you can even take a bus. These buses are run by the state are quite reliable or you can hire private buses to move around in groups.

Summer (April-June):

Summers in Sirpur are the hottest in the region with temperatures ranging from 32°C to 43°C. The weather is hot and stuff during this time and it is not the best season to visit. Although if you do visit during this time, visit the waterfalls in the area for a pleasant trip.

Monsoon (July-October):

After the heat of summer, the month of July brings in the rains. With monsoon season coming in, temperatures lower down and range from 20°C in the night to 29°C in the day time with cool showers at all times.

Winter (November-March):

After the region has seen all the season of the year, the last one which is winter season comes in during the month of November with peak months being January and February. Temperatures during this time range from 8°C-15°C during the entire day.

Visit Temples:

The prime thing to do in Sirpur is to visit temples. There are several famous temples in the vicinity namely Lakshman Temple, The Ram Temple which are famous for their architecture and timeless history.

Visit a Sanctuary:

When in Sirpur, you can always visit Barnawapara Wildlife Santuary. Located right next to Sirpur, this sanctuary has almost 200 species of birds and animals. This is the best place for nature and wildlife lovers.

Visit Swastik Vihara:

One of the most famous things to visit in Sirpur is the Swastik Vihara. This is where Lord Buddha would sit for hours and meditate. The architecture of the temples from its ruins and the grand entrance is something to witness.

Go to Lakshman Temple:

The Lakshman Temple in Sirpur is famous for its architecture and history. The structure is built out of red bricks and stands quite tall. A flight of steps will lead you to the main part of the temple; after you enter, you can see a shrine of Lord Vishnu.

Surang Tila:

Built in the 7th century, Surang Tila is a relic that is popular amongst tourists. This temple has a shrine inside that you can worship to. The architecture of the temple is such that you have to climb 30 steps to get to the main altar.

Since Sirpur is a tourist spot, you can easily find food and ample restaurants in the place. If you want to eat food dhaba style you can head over to Shan E Punjab Dhaba and Restaurant to have a scrumptious meal. You can also go to Madhulika Family Restaurant to eat good vegetarian and non vegetarian food. If you are looking for something quick before hopping on to the tourist bus, you should go to Surya Restaurant as it is easy on the pockets with local and tasty food. Other than this you can look for street food which has a taste peculiar to that region of Chhattisgarh and is worth trying.

Shopping in different places that you travel to is always fun because each place has its own unique identity. Even Sirpur has some fun places to shop from that you will always remember. Jyoti Vastralaya is a small village haat bazaar that sells sarees and other clothing material. You can go to granary markets in Sirpur as well that sells all kinds of grains at a very cheap price. Other than this, the district of Mahamasund has a lot of places to shop from too; you can find articles made of steel, bamboo, stone and so many other things that will completely amuse you.