Chhattisgarh · India
Where to stay in Bhilai
Bhilai is a city in Chhattisgarh, India, home to about 626,000 people.
- Best months
- December and January
- Nearest airport
- RPR37 km · Swami Vivekananda Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Bhilai
Bhilai is a city in Durg district of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, in east-central India. Along with its twin city, Durg, the urban agglomeration of Durg-Bhilai Nagar has a population of more than a million, making it the second most populous urban area in Chhattisgarh, after Raipur.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Bhilai
See
- Maitri Bagh Zoo
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Where to stay
Hotels in Bhilai
28 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 28650 Nikhil Regency OYO Rooms | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Amit International | 2.1 km | |
| OYO 28769 The Landmark Hotel OYO Rooms | 21.9 km | |
| OYO 29430 Hotel Kunal OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| OYO 35391 Landmark 2 Power House OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 36667 Hotel Manoj OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 41690 Hotel Center Point OYO Rooms | 3.5 km | |
| OYO 47172 Hotel Rajputana OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| OYO 61862 Hotel Aditya OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| OYO 62388 Hotel Royal And Restaurant OYO Rooms | 4.5 km | |
| OYO 65341 Eagle Inn OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| OYO 69719 Hotel Jumanji OYO Rooms | 2.3 km | |
| OYO 73906 Doaba Resorts By Ms OYO Rooms | 12.9 km | |
| OYO 77325 Hotel Pragya 2 OYO Rooms | 2.0 km | |
| OYO 9027 Hotel Orchid Regency OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| OYO Flagship 82781 Hotel Kunal Inn OYO Rooms | 0.1 km | |
| OYO Flagship 83378 Hotel Lavasa OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| OYO Flagship 83398 Hotel Relax Inn OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| SPOT ON 44550 Hotel Jayshree OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| SPOT ON 62709 Hotel Rainbow OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| SPOT ON 70646 City Tower Inn OYO Rooms | 3.9 km | |
| SPOT ON 71878 Hotel Shri Sai OYO Rooms | 0.4 km | |
| SPOT ON 77253 Kunal 2 OYO Rooms | 4.9 km | |
| SPOT ON 80216 Hotel Time Square OYO Rooms | 3.2 km | |
| SPOT ON 80263 Hotel Prince OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| SPOT ON 81888 HOTEL LAVASA GREEN'S OYO Rooms | 0.4 km | |
| SPOT ON 83155 Hotel Morning Star Inn OYO Rooms | 4.1 km | |
| Townhouse Oak Hotel Lotus OYO Rooms | 2.0 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Bhilai
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Bhilai are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; July is the wettest, with about 379 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Bhilai: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 37 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bilaspur Airport (PAB, 115 km) and Gondia Airport (GDB, 118 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
All of the trains passing between Mumbai and Howrah have a major stop at Durg Junction which is just adjacent to Bhilai. Amritsar-Delhi trains that go through Bilaspur via Nagpur also stop in these stations (primarily Durg and sometimes Bhilai Nagar).
Getting around
Mostly private vehicles can be seen (bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles, cars). Central avenue have Tempo and 6 seaters (Kind of public transport maximum fare is ₹8). You can also travel around in Autos. Civic Centre: Most happening place in Bhilai. You can eat, have Ice Cream, and Hangout with friends. Good restaurants are Hari Raj and Veggie India. Sector 6 market: Biggest Shopping center in Bhilai.
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RPR · Swami Vivekananda Airport
PAB · Bilaspur Airport
GDB · Gondia Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Bhilai
Drink
Rockford Open air restaurant to chill out (Boys only) 50m from Nehrunagar Rail signal. Delhi Durbar Supela Akash Ganga for family entertainment. Hotel Grand Dhillon Luxury bar having indoor bar at 5th floor and a rooftop bar.
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Questions
Bhilai: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Bhilai?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Bhilai are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; July is the wettest, with about 379 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Bhilai?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 37 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bilaspur Airport (PAB, 115 km) and Gondia Airport (GDB, 118 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Bhilai?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Bhilai
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.