Bilaspur is not only famous in Chhattisgarh but in India due to its unique characteristics like rice quality, Kosa industry and its cultural background. Bilaspur has a major contribution in the naming "Dhan Ka Katora" for the entire Chattisgarh region. The Bilaspur city is approximately 400 years old and the name "Bilaspur" has been originated from the Fisher-woman named "Bilasa".

Bilaspur is a city situated in Himachal Pradesh, which falls under the district of the same name. The place has everything, right from heritage, religious and adventure places to quiet and calm valleys. Apart from its own attractions, Bilaspur has a lot to offer to incoming tourists in the form of excursions too. One of the most popular tourist attractions near the city is Bhakra Dam. Apart from that, it has others nearby places too that are worth seeing. Some of these have been mentioned in the lines below.