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Bilaspur / Markandeya
Markandeya is 20 km from Bilaspur. Markandeya is a small village in Bilaspur District noted for the Markandeya Temple. It is on Ghagus- Brahmpukhar road. This place is named after Rishi Markanday, who was born here. Nearby flows a spring of water, which attracts the pilgrims of Char Dham. A festival is celebrated here annually on Baisakhi with great pomp and splendor.

Markandeya Temple isdedicated to Sage Markandeya who lived and worshipped there. Legends claim that a tunnel connected Markandeya and Vyas caves and the sages used to visit each other through this subterranean route. A night fair held in the nearby spring on the Baisakhi day draws a large number of devotees.
   
Around Markandeya

Sariun Fort :
To the eastern side of the Tiun range, on the lifty range and peak of Sariun like this stronghold at an elevation of about 1500 mt. above MSL. It is about 58 Km. from Bilaspur. Tradition holds that the fort was originally built by same Raja of the erstwhile Suket State and was subsequently wrested by the ruler of Bilaspur.

Tiun Fort : Relics of a fort on the top of a hill known as Tiun range, at distance of about 55 Km. from Bilaspur, on the Ali Khad crossing Ghumarwin - Ladraur motorable road and about 10 Km. of Ghumarwin proper still serves to remind of the ancient turbulent times when wars in this area were perhaps a routine feature.
 
Quick Facts


State:
Himachal Pradesh
Distt: Bilaspur
Destination: Markandeya.
Climate: All the seasons of nature visit Bilaspur during the year. Situated in the hot temperature zone the climate of Bilaspur ranges from high temperature to sub tropical.
Altitude: Markandeya is situated at an altitude of about 685 metres.
Best time to visit: All the year round.

 
How to get there


Air:
Chandigarh and Shimla are the nearest airports, located at 135-km and 86-km from Markandeya.

Rail: The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Kiratpur Sahib and nearest narrow gauge railway station is at Shimla, which are connected by regular bus , services.

Road: Situated on the National Highway No. 21 Deluxe Buses and Ordinary Buses ply from Chandigarh to Biaspur via Kiratpur on the way to Manali crossing Mandi and Kullu. It can be approached by bus or taxi from Shimla via Darlaghat.

 
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  Bilaspur Attractions
  
Naina Devi: On a hill is famous shrine of Naina Devi. A colourful fair, the Shravana Astami Mela is held in July-
Aug. A notable place of worship in the district is the temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji, situated on the hill top which rises some 9,15m above the sacred town of Anandpur Sahib in Ropar.
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Shahtalai:Talai named region is situated about 55 kms. ahead from Bilaspur on Badser road. This place is
only 4 km to Diyotsidh temple.
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Gobind Sagar :on river Sutlej, has been created by the huge hydel dam at Bhakra & is named in honour of
Gobind Singh the Tenth Sikh guru. One of the world's highest dams,
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  Bilaspur Accommodation
  
Hotel Lake View :
The hotel is located on NH-21, which is 86 km from Chandigarh on the bank of Bilaspur Lake as the name depicts. It is a perfect halting place for tourists traveling from plains and on the way to Manali, Shimla or Dharamsala. .
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Hotel Hilltop (Swarghat) :The Hotel is 40 km short to Bilaspur on the Hill Top as the name suggests. It is a perfect halting place for tourists traveling from plains, which one can take the breath of cool breeze.
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Hotel Sagar View: Hotel Sagar View Place ensures a luxurious stay in 18 double bed rooms, 2 family suites and a dormitory.
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