District Bastar Chhattisgarh

Roadways

Jagdalpur , the district head quarters of Bastar district is well connected by roads to all important cities and towns of the state and near by states also. It is connected to the state capital , Raipur in the north by the National Highway ( NH - 49 ) and the distance is approximately 300 k.m .The same NH - 49 extends up to Vishakhapatnam in the east, the famous port city of Andhra Pradesh and the distance from Jagdalpur is 300 k.m approx. Jagdalpur is also connected by state highways to the following major towns/cities of the state and neighbour states .

Slno	Name of the City /Town	Distance(approx.)	State	Road Type
1.	Raipur	300 K.M	Chhattisgarh	N.H - 49
2.	Kanker	150 K.M	Chhattisgarh	N.H - 49
3.	Dantewada	82 K.M	Chhattisgarh	State Road
4.	Bacheli	120 K.M	Chhattisgarh	State Road
5.	Vishakhapatnam	300 K.M	Andhra Pradesh	N.H - 49
6.	Rajahmundri	300 K.M	Andhra Pradesh	State Road
7.	Bhadrachalam	250 K.M	Andhra Pradesh	State Road
8.	Vijayawada	420 K.M	Andhra Pradesh	State Road
9.	Hyderabad	550 K.M	Andhra Pradesh	State Road
10.	Jeypore	80 K.M	Orissa	N.H - 49
11.	Koraput	110 K.M	Orissa	N.H - 49

Direct interstate bus services are also available from Jagdalpur to Vishakhapatnam , Rajahmundri , Hyderabad , Vijayawada , Jeypore and Koraput.

Railways There is only a limited railway facility available at Jagdalpur . The one and only railway line start from Kinadul(Dantewada Dist.) to Vishakhapatam which passes through Jagdalpur. This railway line is broad gauge and completely electrified.The approximate distance to be covered by the train to reach Vishakapatnam from Jagdalpur is 320 k.m. Only one passenger train (with sleeper coach) is running daily between Kirandul and Vishakhapatnam .The train journey is really enjoyable and funtastic which passes through breath-taking ghats and tunnels. Semiliguda , highest BG station of Indian railways falls on this route. All through the entire 10 hr journey , one can view beautiful and marvellous photographic scenaries on both sides.The 1.5 k.m long goods train full of iron ore pulled by a combination of 3 poweful electric engines provides a memorable sight. This railway line is mainly built for carrying iron ore from Kirandul(Bailadila) to Vishakhapatnam . Inspite of this , a reservation counter is also working at railway station Jagdalpur through which limited reservation facilty is available on almost all trains boarding from Raipur and Vishakhapatnam to various destinations.
PASSENGER TRAIN TIMINGS
Boarding From	Time	Reaching At	Time
Jagdalpur	9.45 a.m	Vishapkhapatnam	8.15 p.m
Vishakhapatnam	7.10 a.m	Jagdalpur	4.45 p.m

	1	Akanksha Hotel
		Venue : Moti Taalab Para ,Jagdalpur.
		Distance from New Bus stand : 3 k.m (approx.)
		Rooms : Single / Double rooms ; AC Rooms and Delux Suites ; Conference Hall etc.
		Rent : Ranges from Rs.225 to Rs.650 per day.
		Restaurent : Available (Vegetarian)
		( : 07782 - 25336 , 25349

	2	Poonam Lodge
		Venue : Chandni chowk ,Jagdalpur
		Distance from New Bus stand : 2 k.m (approx.)
		Rooms : Single / Double rooms ; AC Rooms / Suites ; Conference Hall etc.
		Rent : Ranges from Rs.65 to Rs.475 per day.
		Restaurent : Available (Veg & Non - Veg)
		( : 07782 - 22393 , 25176

	3	Anand Lodge
		Venue :Gurudwara Road,Jagdalpur.
		Distance from New Bus stand :2.5 k.m (approx.)
		Rooms : Single / Double rooms ; AC Rooms / Suites;Conference Hall etc.
		Rent : Ranges from Rs.55 to Rs.375 per day.
		Restaurent : Available (Vegetarian)
		( : 07782 - 22560

	4	Athithi Hotel
		Venue : Near New Bus Stand,Jagdalpur
		Distance from New Bus Stand:0.5 k.m
		Rooms :Single/Double Rooms ;AC Rooms etc
		Rent :Ranges from Rs.100 to 250 per day.
		Restaurent : Available (Veg & Non-Veg items)
		( : 07782- 25275

	5	Akash Hotel
		Venue : Near Collectorate,Jagdalpur
		Distance from New Bus Stand: 1.5 k.m
		Rooms :Single/Double Rooms ;AC Rooms ;Conference Hall etc
		Rent :Ranges from Rs.100 to 250 per day.
		Restaurent : Available (Vegetarian)
		( : 07782- 22699,23130

	6	Apsara Hotel
		Venue : Thakur Road,Jagdalpur
		Distance from New Bus Stand: 3.5 k.m
		Rooms :Single/Double Rooms
		Rent :Ranges from Rs.80 to 130 per day.
		Restaurent : Available (Vegetarian)
		( : 07782- 22563

	7	Hotel Gaurav
		Venue : Gurudwara Road,Jagdalpur
		Distance from New Bus Stand: 2.5 k.m approx.
		Rooms :Single/Double Rooms ; Delux Rooms
		Rent :Ranges from Rs.55 to 140 per day.
		Restaurent : Not Available
		( : 07782- 22449

	8	Udipi Srikrishna Lodge
		Venue : Nayapara,Jagdalpur
		Distance from New Bus Stand:1 k.m
		Rooms :Single/Double Rooms
		Rent :Ranges from Rs.58 to 100 per day.
		Restaurent : Available (Vegetarian)
		( : 07782- 22481