Chhattisgarh

Identification of Tourism Circuits
across India

Interim Report Chhattisgarh

February 2012

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Interim Report - Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Assignment Brief .................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Objectives of the Study ........................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Approach and Methodology.................................................................................................... 5
2 Brief on the State ............................................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Tourism in the State ................................................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 Background ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Trends in Tourist Arrival .............................................................................................. 10
2.2.3 Available Destination .................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Infrastructure and Connectivity ............................................................................................ 15
2.3.1 Roads ............................................................................................................................. 15
2.3.2 Railways ........................................................................................................................ 16
2.3.3 Airports ......................................................................................................................... 17
2.3.4 Accommodation ............................................................................................................ 18
3 Initial Screening of the Circuit ...................................................................................................... 19
3.1 Based on Preliminary Research ............................................................................................ 19
3.2 Key Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 19
4 Stakeholder Consultations and selection of Tourist Circuit .......................................................... 21
4.1 State Government and the other concerned Stakeholders ..................................................... 21
4.2 National Level Stakeholder consultation .............................................................................. 23
4.3 Ranked list of Circuit ............................................................................................................ 23
4.4 Carrying Capacity Analysis .................................................................................................. 24
4.4.1 Methodology adopted for estimating the Tourist Load in 2020.................................... 30
4.4.2 Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis of Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit ..................... 31
4.4.3 Destination wise Carrying capacity of Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit............................ 32
5 Existing Infrastructure Status ........................................................................................................ 35
5.1 Introduction to the Priority Circuit ........................................................................................ 35
5.1.1 Destination enroute between Raipur and Bilaspur ........................................................ 36
5.1.2 Destinations with Bilaspur as a Hub ............................................................................. 36

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5.1.3 Destinations with Raipur as a Hub ................................................................................ 36
5.2 Infrastructure status ............................................................................................................... 36
5.2.1 Arang ............................................................................................................................. 37
5.2.2 Sirpur ............................................................................................................................. 38
5.2.3 Barnawapara Wild Life Sanctuary ................................................................................ 40
5.2.4 Sheorinarayan................................................................................................................ 40
5.2.5 Malhar ........................................................................................................................... 42
5.2.6 Tala ............................................................................................................................... 43
5.2.7 Ratanpur ........................................................................................................................ 44
5.2.8 Bhoramdeo .................................................................................................................... 46
6 Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding .................................. 48
6.1 Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding .......................... 48
6.2 PPP Project Bifurcation Detail of Public Funds and Private Investments ......................... 57
6.3 Estimation of Employment Generation ................................................................................. 60
List of Table
Table 1 : Domestic and Foreign Tourist Arrival ..................................................................................... 9
Table 2: Status of Highway and Roads in Chhattisgarh ....................................................................... 16
Table 3: Accommodation Availability across Chhattisgarh (Hotels, Rooms) ...................................... 18
Table 4: State level Stakeholder Consultation ...................................................................................... 24
Table 5: National Level Stakeholder Consultation, held on 19
th
October 2011 ................................ 24
Table 6: UDPFI Density Limits ............................................................................................................ 27
Table 7: Physical and Ecological Indicators ......................................................................................... 28
Table 8: Social and Demographic Indicators ........................................................................................ 29
Table 9: Political Economic Indicators ................................................................................................. 29
Table 10: Evaluation Criterion for Physical and Ecological Indicators ................................................ 30
Table 11: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis for Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit ........................... 31
Table 12 : Destination wise Carrying Capacity Analysis for Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit ................. 33
Table 13 : Destination enroute between Raipur and Bilaspur ............................................................... 36
Table 14 : Infrastructure Details from Raipur to Arang (Destination: Arang) ...................................... 37
Table 15: Infrastructure details of Arang to Sirpur (Destination: Sirpur) ............................................. 39
Table 16 : Infrastructure details of Sirpur to Barnawapara WLS (Destination: Barnawapara WLS) ... 40
Table 17 : Infrastructure details of Barnawapara to Sheorinarayan (Destination: Sheorinarayan) ....... 41
Table 18: Infrastructure details Bilaspur to Malhar (Destination: Malhar) .......................................... 42
Table 19 : Infrastructure details Bilaspur to Malhar (Destination: Malhar) ......................................... 43
Table 20: Infrastructure details Bilaspur to Ratanpur (Destination: Ratanpur) .................................... 45
Table 21 : Infrastructure details of Bhoramdeo Temple ....................................................................... 46
Table 22: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding ......................... 48
Table 23: Assumption for quantifying PPP Projects............................................................................. 57

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Table 24 : PPP Project Bifurcation ....................................................................................................... 57
Table 25: Estimated Employment Generation in Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit ................................... 60


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1 Introduction
1.1 Assignment Brief
IL&FS Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (IL&FS IDC) appointed as the National Level
Consultant (NLC) by Ministry of Tourism, is in the process of identifying tourism circuits across all
the States and UTs (except North-East). These circuits are proposed to be developed during the 12
th

Plan, in an integrated manner with Central Financial Assistance and appropriate involvement of State
Governments and private sector. For the first phase, the process has been started with the selection of
existing/new tourist circuits (4 in each state and 2 in Union Territories). These circuits have been
structured considering the length, duration and connectivity.
After the identification and prioritisation of these circuits in Phase I, the next step is to identify the
basic and tourism related infrastructural and promotional needs of the identified circuits, which are to
be implemented on priority basis, along with the tentative cost estimates. These projects should be
related to development of basic as well as tourism related infrastructure. Thereafter, Detailed Project
Reports (DPRs) will be prepared by the State Level Consultant for the projects identified along with
their financial projections.
1.2 Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the present study are:
1) To identify the potential tourist circuits/destinations in the State of Chhattisgarh.
2) To analyse the potential and carrying capacity of the identified tourist circuits/destinations and
prioritise the same.
3) Assess the existing infrastructure basic and tourism related - for the circuits/destinations.
4) To assess the interventions for improving the quantity and quality of basic and tourism
infrastructure for prioritized circuits/destinations.
5) Identify infrastructural projects to be initiated by Centre/State/Private sector.
1.3 Approach and Methodology
Figure 1 presents a flow diagram of the approach and methodology used for the present study. Based
on primary and secondary sources, literature search and discussions with key stake holders (State
Govt and local tour & travel industry), the existing tourists flow and orientation were studied. The
existing and future potential and connectivity of the destinations were studied for an initial screening
of the tourist circuits / destinations.


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Figure 1: Study Methodology
After the initial screening, the circuits identified were discussed with the State Government
(Department of Tourism), representatives of Travel & Tourism Industry and other stakeholders. On
the basis of these consultations, tourism circuits have been shortlisted. In order to understand existing
capacity of the shortlisted circuits as well as destinations, a detailed carrying capacity assessment has
been done. This assessment is, primarily, based on the residential and tourist population densities of
the town/cities.

Based on above exercise, four circuits have been identified and prioritized. The circuits have been
prioritized after consultations with the stakeholders and based on the popularity, tourists flow pattern
Initial Screening of Tourist
Circuits
Short listing of the Circuits
Carrying Capacity Assessment
Identified Circuits along with
Priority Circuit
Detailed Infrastructure Gap
Assessment
Identification of Prospective Projects
with Block Cost Estimates
Final Report
Discussion with Department of
Tourism, representatives of
Travel & Tourism Industry and
other stakeholders
Based on
Stakeholder Consultations
Reconnaissance survey
Secondary Research
Potential
Popularity
Connectivity

Parameters
Transport, Roads condition, Access
to modes of transportation, Utilities,
Accommodation, Way side
amenities, Management of tourist
attractions

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and perceived need for improvements/investments to basic and tourism infrastructure. In the present
study, the circuit with the highest priority has been taken up for detailed examination.
Thereafter, detailed infrastructure assessment of the priority circuit is undertaken. The objective of the
said assessment is to understand the significance of the mentioned sites from a tourist perspective and
to map the availability of basic and tourism related-infrastructure. Typical infrastructure being
demanded includes facilities at entry-exit points, accommodation, way-side amenities, physical &
social infrastructure, public utilities as well as health & security. This assessment is based on
reconnaissance survey done along the route, wayside and on site of the priority circuit. Following
infrastructure has been examined to assess the requirements and deficiencies:
1) Modes of Transport- airways, roadways and railways and access thereto
2) Road network
3) Utilities-power, water facility, etc
4) Accommodation
5) Way side amenities
6) Maintenance and management of built heritage/tourist attractions
On the basis of reconnaissance survey, discussions with local community and other stakeholders, gaps
have been identified. Based on these gaps as well as site potential, sustainable projects have been
proposed along with the indicative block costs. These projects proposed are intended achieve the
following two objectives:
1) Products and activities proposed will attract the tourist inflow and will hold the tourists in the
circuits which will provide socio-economic benefits at a larger level.
2) Sustainable projects will attract different investors and private players to participate in
infrastructure development which will benefit both, Government as well as private sector.
The key findings of the study conducted along the priority circuits are listed below:
1. Raipur to Arang
The road from Raipur to Arang is a 4 lane highway. The internal roads of Arang are very poor
and needs improvement. The state transport needs to enhance its services to facilitate more
number of tourists. Arang lacks in terms of accommodation. As one travels from Raipur to
Arang there are limited facilities available for restaurants and snacks bars. There is no public
conveniences enoute. There are direction signages by Chhattisgarh Tourism Board but these
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2. Arang to Sirpur
The road from Arang to Tumgaon is 2 lanes and is of poor condition and riding quality. The
internal roads need improvement. There is a need of good tourist accommodation in Sirpur.
Sirpur lacks in terms of restaurants and snacks bar. There are no enoute and onsite public
conveniences available. There are direction signages installed by Chhattisgarh Tourism Board
but they are not sufficient.
3. Sirpur to Barnawapara WLS
The road condition after Laxman Temple in Sirpur to Barbaspur road is of very poor quality.
The internal roads need improvement. The solid waste management needs to be enhanced.
There is a requirement of direction signages.
4. Barnawapara WLS to Sheorinarayan
The road condition from Barnawapar WLS to Sheorinarayan is not of good quality and need
enhancement. There is a requirement of solid waste management and public conveniences
enroute and onsite. Barnawapara WLS lacks in terms of restaurants and snacks bar.
5. Bilaspur to Malhar
The road condition is good till Masturi, but after Masturi till Malhar, the road condition needs
to be enhanced. The service of state transport needs to be improved. There is facility of public
conveniences at Mata Dindeshwari Temple .There is requirement of Street lighting between
the internal roads connecting the monument.
6. Bilaspur to Tala
The approach road needs to be improved. Insufficient enroute and non availability of onsite
restaurants and snacks bar is a challenge faced by tourists. No direction signages for Tala
from Raipur and Bilaspur are available. The existing monument is in dilapidated condition.
7. Bilaspur to Ratanpur
The road condition from Bilaspur to Ratanpur is of fair condition but needs resurfacing.
Ratanpur is a well established tourist destination and needs enhancement of tourist
infrastructure like public conveniences, restaurants and snacks bar. Information and direction
signages need to be installed.


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2 Brief on the State
2.1 Introduction
Chhattisgarh is located in central India covering an area of 136034 sqm. It has a population of
20,833,803 based on 2001 census data. It shares its boundary with Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
in the west, Orissa and Jharkhand in the east and Uttar Pradesh in the north. Raipur is the capital city
of Chhattisgarh.

Figure 2: Location of Chhattisgarh
2.2 Tourism in the State
2.2.1 Background
As per 2009 statistics of Ministry of Tourism, Chhattisgarh was ranked at the bottom rung of 35
States in terms of tourist arrivals. Ranked 26
th
and 33
rd
in terms of Domestic and Foreign Tourist
Arrivals (FTA), Chhattisgarh saw mixed growth rates-while domestic tourists grew by 15.5% and 7%
in the last 3 years, it had (negative) 2.8% and 6% growth in terms of FTA.
Table 1 : Domestic and Foreign Tourist Arrival
Year
Tourist Arrival Breakup % Growth rate
Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign
2009 511561 1277 15.5 (2.8)
2008 442910 1314 7 6
2007 414322 1235

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Since Chhattisgarh is a relatively new State that was formed only as late as 2000, it would take some
time before it is able to capitalize the opportunities in tourism as a sector.
2.2.2 Trends in Tourist Arrival
As per the tourism survey undertaken by Market Research Division of Ministry of Tourism, for the
year 2005:
1. Share of domestic tourist among total tourist arrivals in Chhattisgarh was 99.8%, indicating
almost no foreign tourist presence.
2. Total number of visits of all tourist (domestic and foreign combined) was maximum in
Raipur, followed by Durg and Bilaspur.
3. Number of day visitors per 100 domestic tourists is 221.
2.2.3 Available Destination
Chhattisgarh is endowed with rich cultural heritage and attractive natural diversity. The types of
tourism that Chhattisgarh offers are as follows:
2.2.3.1 Eco Tourism
Eco Tourism entails sustainable preservation of naturally gifted area or region. This is becoming more
and more significant for the ecological development of all regions that have tourist value.
Chhattisgarh consists of 12% of Indias forest cover. The major attractions are 3 national parks & 11
wildlife sanctuaries. There are several virgin attractions in areas namely Kanger valley national parks,
Barnawapara, Sitanadi, Udanti & Achanakumar sanctuaries. The destinations which are being
promoted for nature and wildlife tourism are:
Mainpat: Mainpat is a small village in Sarguja district. It is a famous hill station and is
known for Tiger Point Water Park.
Keshkal Valley: Keshkal Valley is in Kanker district. Its nearest airport is Raipur and
railway station is at Jagdalpur. It is a scenic spot and offers a spectacular view of the
valley.

Figure 3: Kanker Valley Waterfall Figure 4: Chitrakoote Waterfall
(Source: Chhattisgarh 20 years Tourism Perspective Plan)

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Chaiturgarh: Chaiturgarh is situated in Bilaspur district. It is located 80 kms from
Bilaspur city. It is one of the 36 forts of Chhattisgarh and is situated at a height of 360
feet on the hill top. It was constructed by Raja Prithvidev I of Ratanpur on one of the hills
of Maikal range. It is protected by strong walls and is considered as one of the strongest
natural forts.
Bagicha: Bagicha is situated in Jashpur district. It is a reserved forest.
Kutumsar Caves: Kutumsar Caves are housed within the premises of the jungle-clad
Kanger Valley National Park. It has a narrow spiral staircase that descends about 40 feet.

Figure 5: Kutumsar Caves Figure 6: Tiratgarh Waterfalls
(Source: Chhattisgarh 20 years Tourism Perspective Plan)

Kailash Caves: Kailash Caves are housed within Kanger Valley National Park. It has
most spectacular formation of Stalactites (limestone pillars hanging down the roof) and
Stalagmite (pillars rising from the ground). It is in a deep hill, 200 meters long, 35 meters
wide and 55 meters deep.
Tirathgarh falls: Tirathgarh falls located around 40 kms from Jadalpur in Bastar district.
It is a fall on Kanger River, where this river makes a cascade and drops about 100 feet as
a series of steps.
Chitrakot falls: Chitrakot falls is located near Jagdalpur in Bastar district on Indravati
River. Given its tremendous height (95 feet), the Chitrakot Falls draws parallels with the
the Niagara Falls.
2.2.3.2 Heritage Tourism
Heritage Tourism is oriented towards the built heritage and natural heritage of the location where
tourism is prevalent. The destinations for heritage tourism area in Chhattisgarh include:
Ratanpur: Ratanpur is located in Bilaspur district. This town is a popular religion centre
and has temples like Mahamaya Temple, Buddha Mahadev and Ramtekri.

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Malhar: Malhar is situated in Bilaspur district and located 40 km from Bilaspur. It is
famous for its archeological importance. This place has many ancient temples such as
Pataleshwar Temple, Devi Temple and Dindeshweri Temple. This place has a four
handed idol of Lord Vishnu.
Figure 7 : Hathi Qila, Ratanpur Figure 8: An Ancient Natyashala, Ramgarh
(Source: Chhatisgarh Tourism Board Information Brochure Ratanpur and Ramagarh)

Raigarh: Raigarh is situated in Raigarh district and has number of attractions such as
Ram Jheena, Gomada Reserve Forest and Chakardhar Samraoh, a Lord Ganesh festival
spread over ten days.
Siganpur Caves: Singhanpur caves are situated in Raigarh district. This place has famous
pre historic paintings on rocks.
Ramgarh: Ramgarh is situated in Sarguja district. Lord Ram is believed to have stayed
here during his 14 years exile.
Raipur: Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh. It was founded by the Kalchuri King Ram
Chandra of Raipur. All important towns of the region like Bhilai, Jagdalpur, Durg,
Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, Jabalpur and Bhopal are connected with Raipur by road.
Durg: Durg is situated in Durg district. The places of interest in and around Durg are
Devbaloda, Baloda and Nagpur.
Bhoramdeo: Bhoramdeo is situated in Kawardha district. Located here is the Bhoramdeo
Temple, built by King Ramchandra of the Nag Dynasty. This temple has resemblance
with the Khajuraho temple, and therefore it is also called Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh. The
temple has a Shivlinga which is beautifully carved.
Jagdalpur: Jagdalpur is situated in Bastar district. This place has a 70 year old Bastar
palace. The Ganga Munda and Dalpat Sagar lakes are on the river Indravati which passes
through Jagdalpur. While driving on NH 16 to the west of Jagdalpur, one can observe the

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Maria Manhirs, monumental stones erected for dead.
2.2.3.3 Pilgrim Tourism
Some prime destinations of pilgrim tourism are:
Bilaspur: Bilaspur city is situated in Bilaspur district. The places of pilgrimage are:
a) Mallhar (Sarvanpur): It is 14 kms from Bilaspur. This place has many temples,
such as Pataleshwar Kedar temple which has Gomukhi Shivling as main
attraction, Dideneswari Temple and Deor Temple.
b) Belpan: It is known for its Kund and Samadhi.
c) Kabir Chabutra: It is located 41 kms from Bilaspur. This place is known for great
saint Kabir.
Sheorinarayan: It is situated 70 kms from Bilaspur city. It is a prominent religious place
for the people of Chhattisgarh and Orissa. Sheorinarayan has been legendarily named
after Shabri, a tribal woman who had served Lord Ram when he passed through this place
during his 14 year exile. Three rivers Mahanadi, Shivnath and Jonk meet at this place.
Among the prominent temples here are Nar Narayan, Keshav Narayan and Lakhanshwar
Temple.
Ambikapur: Ambikapur is situated in Sarguja district. It is termed as temple town of
Chhattisgarh. There are many pilgrimage destinations in Ambikapur such as Shivpur
Temple, Buddha Temple, Kailash Caves and Ramgarh & Sita Benger.
Rajim: Rajim is a small town located 35 kms from Raipur. It is famous for its rich
cultural heritage and the beautiful ancient temples. It is also called Prayag of
Chhattisgarh because it is a meeting point of three rivers Mahanadi, Pairy & Sondhu.
The prime attraction of Rajim is the Rajivlochana Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Champaran: Champaran is a village in Raipur district located 60 kms from Raipur. It is
the birthplace of Saint Vallabhacharya. An annual fair is also held every year, in the
month of Magh (January February).


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Figure 9: Dongargarh Temple Figure 10: Rajivlochan Temple, Rajim
Sirpur: Sirpur is located on the beautiful banks of the river Mahanadi, about 50 kms from
Raipur, in the Mahasamund district. This place has a famous Laxman Temple. The
excavation of Sirpur has led to discovery of diverse sites and objects such as 12 Buddha
Viharas, Jain Viharas, monolithic statue of Lord Buddha and Mahavir Jain, 22 Shiv
Temple, 5 Vishnu Temple, stone & copper inscriptions and hundreds of statues.
Dongargarh: Dongargarh is a city in the Rajnandgaon district. It is about 40 kms from
Rajnandgaon and 67 kms from Durg. The famous temple at Dongargarh is Maa
Bambleshwari, located on a hilltop of 1600 feet. The nearest airport to Dongargarh is
Raipur which is 110 kms away and nearest railway station is Dongargarh railway station.
Lakhs of people from in and around Chhattisgarh flock the shrine during Navaratris of
Kaver (during Dashera) and Chaitra (during Ramnavmi).
Dantewada: Located in the Dantewada district, Dantewada is named after the presiding
deity of the town Maa Danteshwari. Dantewada is believed to be one among the 52
sacred Shakti Pithas of the Hindu mythology.
Girodpuri: Girodhpuri is a pilgrim center in Raipur district. It is located 135 kms from
Raipur. It is famed as the birth place of Satnami saint Ghasidas, who fought against social
evils and advocated social equality and development.


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Figure 11: Laxman Temple, Sirpur Figure 12: Entrance Gate, Chamaparnya
2.2.3.4 Culture Tourism
Culture tourism promotes states rich cultural image and developing ethnic elements. Cultural
destination in Chhattisgarh includes:
Kondagaon: Kondagaon is situated in Bastar district and located 71 kms north of
Jagdalpur. The nearest airport is Raipur and railway station is Jagdalpur. It is a
manufacturing centre of handicrafts that are sold throughout India under the name of
Bastar Art.

Narayanpur: Narayanpur district is famous for its handicraft of Terracotta, Bronze, and
Jute.
2.3 Infrastructure and Connectivity
Tourism infrastructure in Chhattisgarh has been evaluated by considering the transport connectivity
such as railways, roads & airports and accommodation.
2.3.1 Roads
Major cities and towns of Chhattisgarh are connected to other parts of the country through NH 6, NH
16 and NH 43.

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Chhattisgarh has 2228 kilometers of National Highway that accounts for 6% of the total road
infrastructure in the state; there are 3213 Kilometers (9 %) of State highway, 4814 kilometers (13%)
of major district roads and 25811 kilometers (72%) of other district village roads in the state
1
.
The category wise length of state road network (km) is given in table:
Table 2: Status of Highway and Roads in Chhattisgarh
Type of Roadway Kilometers %
National Highway 2228 6 %
State Highway 3213 9%
Major District Roads 4814 13%
Other district village roads 25811 72%
Total 36066
Source: Chhattisgarh at a glance, Directorate of Economics & Statistics, www.descg.gov.in
To meet states growing requirements, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is planning to
develop five national highway projects aggregating 450 km through private sector participation.
2.3.2 Railways
The total rail network in Chhattisgarh is 1180 kilometer; of this almost 861 kilometer is electrified
track. Recognizing the potential for mining and metal industry related traffic in the state, the Indian
Railway has established a new zone named South-East Central Railway with its headquarters in
Bilaspur. Indian Railways is also implementing projects for new railway lines in the state aggregating
235 kilometers at a cost of approximately USD 80 million
2
.

1
Chhattisgarh at a glance, Directorate of Economics & Statistics, www.descg.gov.in
2
Indian Brand Equity Foundation.

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Figure 13: Roadways of Chhattisgarh Figure 14: Railways of Chhattisgarh

2.3.3 Airports
Chhattisgarh has one airport in Raipur, the state capital. Raipur is connected by air to New Delhi,
Mumbai, and Kolkata etc. The state does have smaller airports/airstrips at Sarangarh, Jagdalpur,
Bhilai etc.

Figure 15: Airports of Chhattisgarh

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2.3.4 Accommodation
The status of accommodation is evaluated based on the following breakup from Indian Tourism
Statistics (2009) of Ministry of Tourism.
Table 3: Accommodation Availability across Chhattisgarh (Hotels, Rooms)
Accommodation Availability across Chhattisgarh (Hotels, Rooms)
State/ Place 5 Star-
Deluxe
5-
Star
4-
Star
3-
Star
2-
Star
1-
Star
Aptt.
Hotel
Time
Share
Resort
Heritage Un-
Classifi
ed
Total
Durg
- - 1 - - - - - - 1
- - 54 - - - - - -- 54
Jagdalpur
- - 1 - - - - - - 1
- - 14 - - - - - - 14
Raigarh
- - - 1 - - - - -- - 1
- - - - 55 - - - - - - 55
Raipur
- - - 1 1 - - - - - 2
- - - 24 13 - - - - - 37
Total No. of
Hotels
0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 5
Total No. of
Rooms
0 0 0 147 13 0 0 0 0 0 160
Source: India Tourism Statistics 2009, as per data available in 2008

The observations from the above data are as under:
1. The maximum numbers of hotels are in the 3-star category.
2. Chhattisgarh does not have any hotels in the high-end categories such as 5-star Deluxe and 5-
star.
3. Major towns such as Bilaspur, Ambikapur, Jagdalpur etc. that have a number of places of
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3 Initial Screening of the Circuit
3.1 Based on Preliminary Research
On the basis of informal interaction with the local members of tour and industry and through
secondary research, following circuits were identified:
a.) Raigarh Singhanpur - Mainpat Ambikapur Janjgir Champa Ratanpur Pali
Bilaspur- Achanakmar Amarkantak
b.) Raipur Rajim Champarannya Arang Barnawapara Sirpur Sheorinarayan- Kahrod
Malhar Bilaspur Talagaon Bhoramdeo Raipur
c.) Raipur Dhamtari Kanker Keshkal Kondagaon Bastar Jagdalpur Chitrakote
Barsur Dantewada Kanker Valley National Park Jagdalpur
d.) Raipur Champaranya Rajim- Udanti Sitanadi Dudhwa Madamsilli Gangrel
Dhamtari Raipur
e.) Jabalpur Bhedaghat Kanha Bhoramdeo Achanakmar Amarkantak - Bilaspur
f.) Raipur Champaranya Rajim Udanti Sitanadi Dudhwa- Kanker Keshkal
Kondagaon Bastar Jagdalpur Chitrakote Barsur Dantewada Kanker Valley
National Park Jagdalpur
3.2 Key Parameters
In line with the above discussion, further research has been done to identify and prioritise the circuits.
Realising the need, the study narrowed down to derive few key parameters on the basis of which
circuits have been put on priority basis. These key parameters have been listed below:
1) Tourist Profile
Type of tourists visiting a destination depends on the nature of the destination. They can be
broadly categorized into domestic and international tourists. This further affects the physical and
socio-economic development of a destination as spending patterns determines the related
multiplier effects. It also governs the type and scale of infrastructure required.
Of the total number of tourists who visited Chhattisgarh in 2006, the share of domestic tourist was
99.8%.Total number of visits of all tourist (domestic and foreign combined) was maximum in
Raipur, followed by Durg and Bilaspur. Number of day visitors per 100 domestic tourists is 221.
Among domestic tourists who stayed in accommodation units, 70% stayed in unstarred
accommodation units. Around 4% stayed in starred accommodation units and 12% stayed in

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Dharamshalas. Among foreign tourists, 44% stayed in unstarred accommodation units, 43%
stayed in guest house or tourist bungalow and 9% stayed in starred accommodation units
3
.
2) Capacity & Sustainability
The carrying capacity
4
assessment and sustainability of tourism in the circuits identified is an
important component of the study as it will form the basis for resource allocation and future
development.
The carrying capacity assessment has been done separately for the circuits, based on city
population (resident), population density and tourist population and density (floating population).
The estimation has been done by comparing the total density with the city density norms for
small, medium and large town / cities set by Urban Development Plan Formulation and
Implementation Guidelines (UDPFI). Only such places have been considered that can offer a
sustainable value proposition to the tourists such that when tourism products are offered in those
places, they can be maintained as well.
3) Travel and Tour
Generally, tour operators organize trips in such a way that only popular sites can be covered in a
given period of time. This practice creates more pressure on such destinations. Therefore, while
selecting the circuits, attempts have been made to promote the sites situated around these
popular/saturated destinations which are relatively less developed.
4) Safety
Tourist safety has been considered and attempts have been made not to incorporate any such
destination which is already adversely affected in terms of law and order.

3
Collection of Domestic Tourism Statistics for the state of Chhattisgarh, August 2006, Market Research
Division, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
4
Carrying capacity is defined as maximum number of individuals than a given environment can support without
any adverse impact on it.

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4 Stakeholder Consultations and selection of Tourist Circuit
4.1 State Government and the other concerned Stakeholders
In case of Chhattisgarh state, after the initial screening, the circuits have been discussed with
representatives of Chhattisgarh Tourism Board (CTB), which has further suggested the modifications.
These circuits are vetted through the concerned stakeholder in the stakeholder meet that included
representatives from the State Department of culture, forest etc and representatives from private trade
operating in the state. Based on the discussions, following circuits and projects have been identified
which can be considered for further assessment:
Tourist Circuit:
a) Vehicle safari circuit
Raipur Kawardha Bhoramdeo Wild life Sanctuary (WLS) Achanakmar WLS
Guru Ghasidas National Park (NP) Tamorpingla WLS Semarsot WLS Badalkhol
WLS Gomardha WLS Barnawapara WLS Raipur
b) Eco Tourism Circuit
Chirmiri Bharatpur Sonhat Baikunthpur - Ambikapur Jashpur Tatapani -
Raigarg
c) Eco Tourism & Adventure Circuit
Raipur Durg Chilpi Khuria Achanakmar WLS Chaiturgarh Pali Katgora
Bango Dam - Bilaspur
d) Buddhist Circuit
Raipur Dongargarh Raipur Sirpur Turturia Champa Kharsia Raigarh
Dharmiavgarh Kamleshpur Raigarh
e) Heritage Trail
Raipur Champaran Goti Tola (Kanker) Champaran Arang Sirpur Malhar
Tala Janjgir Champa Raigarh Singhanpur Caves Samath Sarna (Dipadih)
Maheshpur (Sarguja) Ramgarh Chaiturgarh Pali Matku Dev Bhoramdeo
Pachrahi Durg Raipur


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f) North Religious Circuit
Raipur Arang Khalari Sirpur Naryanpur Malhar Sheorinarayan Chandrapur
Raigarh Kailash Gufa Ambikapur Chaiturgarh Ratanpur kabir Chabutra
Bhoramdeo Raipur
g) South Religious Circuit
Raipur Dongargarh Balod Dalli Rajhara Bhanupratapur Narainpur Narainpal
Chitrakot Barsur Dantewada Jagdalpur Bade Dongar Keshkal Dudhwa
Kanker Dhamtari Sihawa Ghatrani Rajim Champaran Raipur
Mega Tourism Park (any of the locations)
a) Kodar Dam
b) Mana Tuta ( Naya Raipur)
Rural Tourism Circuits
a) Sirpur
b) Barnawapara
c) Bilaspur
d) Raigarh
e) Jashpur
f) Ambikapur
g) Achanakmar
h) Kawardha
i) Durg
j) Kanker
k) Kondagaon
l) Barsoor
The destinations of the above circuits are again analysed in terms of national and international
importance and are further discussed with representative of the trade operating in this sector
nationally and internationally.
The above circuits are then modified as taking all the major and important destinations of all the
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The modified circuits are mentioned below with destinations marked in italic are spurs to following
hub.
a) Raigarh Chirmiri Circuit
Raigarh Singhanpur caves Jashpur Badalkhol WLS Ambikapur Semarsot WLS
Baikunthpur Sonhat Chirmiri Amritdhara Guru Ghasidas WLS
b) Jagdalpur Chitrakote Circuit
Jagdalpur Kodagaon Kutumsar caves Kangerghati NP Kailash Gufa Tirathgarh
Chitrakote
c) Raipur Kanker Raipur Circuit
Raipur Champaran Rajim Ghatrani Shiawa Dhamtari Gangrel Dam Kanker
Dudhwa Dam Sitanadi WLS - Keshkal Naryanpur Balod Rajnandgaon
Dongargarh Khairagarh Durg - Raipur
d) Raipur - Bilaspur Circuit
Raipur Arang Sirpur Barnawapara WLS Kodar dam Sheorinarayan
Chandrapur -Bilaspur Malhar Tala Ratanpur Janjgir Champa Chaiturgarh
Kabir Chabutra Raipur Bhoramdeo
This circuit is can be further extended to Raigarh through Bilaspur via Ambikapur taking
the enroute destination of Kailash Gufa.
4.2 National Level Stakeholder consultation
Further, the above mentioned circuits were presented by NLC in a Stakeholder Consultation meeting
organized and hosted by Ministry of Tourism (MoT), in the presence of representatives of Hotel
Association, Tour operators and representatives from MoT on the 19
th
Oct, 2011. The detailed list of
personnel consulted during the National level consultation process is detailed in Table 5.
4.3 Ranked list of Circuit
The National level Stakeholder consultation conducted by the Ministry of Tourism led to the
recommendation of the following circuits to be developed;
1) Raipur Bilaspur Circuit
2) Raigarh Chirmiri Circuit
3) Raipur Kanker Raipur Circuit
4) Jagdalpur Chitrakote Circuit


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Table 4: State level Stakeholder Consultation
SNo Name Designation Location
1. Shri. Tejash Jha Managing Director, Chhattisgarh
Tourism Board
Raipur
2. Shri. Vijay Parmar Director, Planning, Chhattisgarh
Tourism Board
Raipur
3. Shri. Santosh Tourism Officer, Chhattisgarh
Tourism Board
Raipur
4. State Department of Culture Representative Raipur
5. State Department of Forest Representative Raipur
6. State Department for Tribal Representative Raipur

Table 5: National Level Stakeholder Consultation, held on 19
th
October 2011
S.No Stakeholders Designation Organisation Location
1 Shri Bharat Bhushan Director Hotel Association of India New Delhi
2 Shri Gour Kanjilal - Indian Association of Tour
Operators
New Delhi
3 Shri M.D. Kapoor Secretary General Federation of Hotel and
Restaurant Association of India
New Delhi
4 Shri Mandip Singh Soin President Eco-Tourism Society of India New Delhi
5 Shri Randhir Brar SVP M/S LE Passage to India Tour
and Travels Pvt Ltd.
New Delhi
6 Shri Tejbir Singh
Anand
President Adventure Tour Operators
Association
New Delhi
7 Shri Subhash Verma President Association of Domestic Tour
Operator of India
New Delhi
8 Shri Varun Shukla General Manager The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar
9 Ms. Anju Bhat Associate Head of Sales The Lalit Grand Palace Srinagar

4.4 Carrying Capacity Analysis
Tourism carrying capacity is defined as the maximum number of people that may visit the tourist
destination without causing destruction of the physical, economic and socio cultural environment and
an unacceptable decrease in the quality of visitors satisfaction. (Alvin Chandy, 2009)
Assessment of TCC is based on three major indicators: Physical-Ecological, Socio-Demographic and
Political- Economic.
Physical and Ecological Indicators are based on fixed components (ecological capacity, assimilative
capacity) and flexible components (infrastructure systems like water supply, electricity,
transportation, etc).

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Aggregate Peak
Density
Existing Load
Carrying Capacity
Density
Available Capacity = Carrying Capacity Existing Load
Carrying Capacity
Resident Population
Density
Domestic Tourist
Density
Foreign Tourist
Density
Normalizing
Density
UDPFI
Density
Socio-demographic Indicators refer to social and demographic issues and importance to local
communities, as they relate to the presence and growth of tourism. Some of these can be expressed in
quantitative terms but most require suitable socio- psychological research.
Political-economic Indicators refer to the impacts of tourism on local economic structures, activities,
etc. including competition to other sectors.
The objective of the interventions intended by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is to
improve the quality and quantity of tourism infrastructure at tourist destinations/circuits in a
sustainable manner. Hence, for the purposes of this report the primary focus would be on the Physical
and Ecological Indicators. It is expected that improvement in physical infrastructure at
destinations/circuits would translate into improvements in the socio-demographic and political-
economic conditions of these places.

Figure 16: Methodology for Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis
The methodology for evaluating the available carrying capacity for the tourist destinations of the
circuit is illustrated in Figure 5 and is described below:
I. Calculation of Existing Load (L
EXISTING
)
This is done by calculating the following:

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a) Resident Population Density (
RP)
: This was derived by dividing the existing resident
population of the tourist town by its area in hectares (ha.)
b) Domestic Tourist Density (
DT
): This was derived as follows:
Step 1. Domestic Tourist Arrival (T
D
): Domestic tourist arrivals during peak season (days) was
determined.
Step 2. Domestic Tourist stay days in peak seasons (T
DSP
): Domestic tourist arrival was
multiplied by average number of days of tourist stay at that tourist town.
T
DSP =
T
D
* Stay
Average Days

Step 3. Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season (
DSP
): This was
evaluated by dividing the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of days
comprising the peak season

DSP
= Stay
Average Days
/ Days
Peak Season
Step 4. Domestic Tourist Density (
DT
): This was evaluated by dividing Average number of
tourist staying per day during peak season by area of tourist town in hectares.
DT
=
PS
/ Area
c) Foreign Tourist Density (
FT
): This was derived as follows:
Step 1. Foreign Tourist Arrival (T
F
): Foreign tourist arrivals during peak season (days) was
determined
Step 2. Tourist stay days in peak seasons (T
FSP
): Foreign tourist arrival was multiplied by
average number of day of stay for tourist at that tourist town.
T
FSP
= T
F
* Stay
Average Days

Step 3. Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season (
FSP
): This was
evaluated by dividing the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of days
comprising the peak season.

FSP
= Stay
Average Days
/ Days
Peak Season
Step 4. Foreign Tourist Density: This was evaluated by diving Average number of tourist
staying per day during peak season by area of tourist town in hectares.

FT
=
PS
/ Area
Aggregate Peak Density (A
PD
) = Resident Population Density + Domestic Tourist Density +Foreign
Tourist Density
A
PD
=
RP
+
DT
+
FT


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Existing Load (L
EXISTING
) = Aggregate Peak Density * Area of the town
L
EXISTING
=A
PD
* Area
II. Estimation of Carrying Capacity (CC)
a) UDPFI Density (D
UDPFI
): The Urban Development Plan Formulation and Implementation
Guidelines (UDPFI, 1996) guidelines classifies the towns on the basis of population as
mentioned in Table 7.
Table 6: UDPFI Density Limits
Towns Population Upper Limit Density (PPH)
Small Town Less than 50000 125
Medium Town 50000 - 500000 150
Large City More than 500000 150
Metro Cities 175
Small Hill Town 20000 75
Medium Hill Town 20000-80000 90
Large Hill Town More than 80000 90
Source: UDPFI Guidelines, 1996
The densities suggested by the UDPFI guidelines as shown in Table 7 are for the standard cases.
Tourist towns which vary from highly eco-sensitive sanctuaries to highly dense pilgrimage places
have specific characteristics and carrying capacities. Thus, UDPFI densities need to be adjusted to
account for these factors, which is done with the help of Normalizing Density ()
Normalizing Density ()
Normalizing density is evaluated as follows:
i. Sites were evaluated on a normalizing index (Ni) of range -10 to +10

Negative Indices were adopted for sites where densities were to be allowed on a conservative
scale (i.e. for example places which are ecologically sensitive). Positive Indices were adopted
for sites where densities were to be allowed at higher values than prevailing such as
pilgrimage towns etc.
-10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Decreasing Density Increasing Density

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ii. The values of the indices were evaluated based on a qualitative assessment with respect to the
Physical Ecological indicators. The indicators which were assessed for the category wise
tourist places are summarized in Table 8.

Table 7: Physical and Ecological Indicators
Physical Ecological
Indicators
Thematic Areas
Coastal
Area
Islands Protected
Areas
Rural
Areas
Mountain
Resorts
Urban,
Historic
Pilgrimage
Place
Biodiversity
Air Quality
Noise Pollution
Availability of Power
Water
Waste Management
Cultural heritage
Tourist infrastructure
Land Availability
Quality of Transport
Infrastructure

Source: Countries,E.(Dec,2001). Defining, Measuring and Evaluating Carrying Capacity in
European Tourism Destinations.Athens.
Normalizing Density () was calculated by multiplying a factor of 10pph by the Normalizing
index.
Normalizing Density () = 10* Ni
(The value of 10pph was derived by establishing the boundary conditions of lower and upper
sustainable densities for tourist towns of the relevant categories. To establish the lower limit,
reference was made to the capacity norms cited by World Tourism Organization WTO (Inskeep,
1991). The upper limit was established by determining the densities for saturated tourist towns.)
The Normalizing index (Ni) was evaluated as follows: Each of the applicable indicators for the
corresponding thematic area (to which the tourist destination/circuits belong) were ranked on a scale
of 0-10. The average of the indicators would give the value of the Normalizing index (Ni).
Carrying Capacity Density (CC
D
) was calculated by summing up the Upper Limit of the relevant
UDPFI density with the Normalizing Density.
Carrying Capacity Density (CC
D
) = D
UDPFI
+

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Carrying Capacity (CC) was calculated by multiplying the carrying capacity density with the Area
of the respective town in hectares.
Carrying Capacity (CC) = CC
D
* Area of Town
Available Capacity was finally evaluated by finding the difference between the Carrying Capacity
of the tourist town and the Existing Load in the town.

Table 8: Social and Demographic Indicators
Social Demographic
Indicators
Thematic Areas
Coastal
Area
Islands Protected
Areas
Rural
Areas
Mountain
Resorts
Urban &
Historic
Pilgrimage
Place
Demography
Tourist Flows
Social & Behavioral
Aspects

Health & Hygiene
Safety
Table 9: Political Economic Indicators
Political -
Economic
Indicators
Thematic Areas
Coastal
Area
Islands Protected
Areas
Rural
Areas
Mountain
Resorts
Urban &
Historic
Pilgrimage
Place
Tourism Earnings and
Investment

Employment
Public Expenditure
and Revenue


Available Capacity = Carrying Capacity (CC) - Existing Load (L
EXISTING
)

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Table 10: Evaluation Criterion for Physical and Ecological Indicators
Physical Ecological
Indicators
Evaluation Criterion
Biodiversity Threatened species, Protected areas as a % of territory and type of ecosystem
Air Quality Population exposure to air pollution - Sox & Nox emission intensities
Noise Pollution Sensitivity to noise pollutions. Allowable decibels limit if specified.
Availability of Power Hours of regular power supply from all energy sources.
Water Intensity of Use of water resources. Drinking water availability @135lpcd.
Waste Management Generation of waste, Movement of hazardous waste, Availability of waste management
system
Cultural & Heritage Listed Buildings and scheduled ancient monuments at risk.
No. of community heritage groups active.
Cultural traditions and communities which are at a risk of getting extinct.
Tourist infrastructure Availability of tourist infrastructure such as on site accommodation, wayside amenities,
signages, restaurants, public convenience, petrol pumps etc.
Land Availability Area of Land available for tourism development.
Quality of Transport
Infrastructure
Inter and Intra city transport connectivity in tourist towns. Availability of Last Mile
connectivity.
Source: White V.,M. G. (2006). Indicators of Sustainibility and Sustainable Tourism: Some Example
Sets. Aberdeen: The Macaulay Institute.
4.4.1 Methodology adopted for estimating the Tourist Load in 2020
The load in 2020 has two components domestic tourist load and foreign tourist load. The
methodology for evaluation of tourist load in 2020 is as follows:

Step 1: Estimation of Domestic Tourist Load in 2020:
The Ministry of Tourism Government of India aims at maintaining the annual domestic tourist growth
rate of 12.16% for the next five years (Source: Letter DO No. 8(12)/2011- MRD, issued by Ministry of
Tourism, Government of India to Secretary Tourism of all States).For calculating the domestic tourist
load in 2020 the base year figures of 2010 were thus projected using a CAGR of 12.16%.

Step 2: Estimation of Foreign Tourist Load in 2020:
The Ministry of Tourism Government of India aims at increasing the countrys share of World Tourist
Arrivals from 0.6% to 1% for the next five years (Source: Letter DO No. 8(12)/2011- MRD, issued by
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to Secretary Tourism of all States).Using these figures a
CAGR of 10.76% was calculated. Thus For calculating the foreign tourist load in 2020 the base year
figures of 2010 were thus projected using a CAGR of 10.76%.


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Step 3: Estimation of Tourist Load in 2020:
The sum of Domestic Tourist Load (2020) and Foreign Tourist Load (2020) was arrived at to estimate
the Tourist Load in 2020.
4.4.2 Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis of Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit
Using the above methodology the carrying capacity of the Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit was analyzed.
The results of the analysis are summarized in the Table 12.
Table 11: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis for Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit
District

Tourist
Town

Destinations
Covered

Existing
Load
Carrying
Capacity
Available
Capacity
Existing
Load
Carrying
Capacity
Available
Capacity
2010 2020
Raipur
Raipur Raipur 884226 1847220 962994 1194026 1847220 653194
Arang Arang 19185 317115 297930 22187 317115 294928
Mahasmund
Sirpur Sirpur 40572 61560 20988 45928 61560 15632
Gobra
Nawapara
Barnawapara
WLS
28725 66555 37830 32101 66555 34454
Janjgir
Champa
Sheorinarayan Sheorinarayan 10899 110490 99591 15134 110490 95356
Champa Janjgir 51734 274485 222751 73087 274485 201398
Bilaspur
Bilaspur
Bilaspur,
Malhar, Tala
399241 638520 239279 564630 638520 73890
Ratanpur
Mahamaya
Temple, Bharon
Temple, Ram
Tekri, Hawa
Mahal, Khota
Ghat
27494 641770 614276 40040 641770 601730
As evident from Table 11 above, all the Tourist towns of the priority circuit of Chhattisgarh have
ample capacity to accommodate the tourist inflow until 2020. According to the figures shown in Table
11, following observations can be drawn:
a.) Arang town which has Bhand Deul and Bhag Deul Temple has enough capacity to hold
people and it could be developed as a good stopover destination.
b.) Sirpur is being recently explored and has been visited by people who are aware about its
temples and viharas, this destination can be developed as a potential tourist destination by
enhancing its infrastructure and making people aware about this peaceful and beautiful place.
c.) Barnawapara WLS with its proximity from Raipur and few kilometres away from Sirpur has a
capacity to hold tourist till 2020, this WLS has a potential to attract good number of tourist
because of its proximity from major tourist destinations.

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d.) Sheorinarayan, Bilaspur and Ratanpur have capacity to hold tourist, as till now its majorly
visited by the local tourist. The destinations of these tourist towns needs enhancement of
tourist infrastructure to attract the tourist within these destinations.
4.4.3 Destination wise Carrying capacity of Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit
4.4.3.1 Methodology for estimating the existing tourist loads at destinations
For calculating the existing load at destinations the following sources were used. Data from Log
books at Destinations, surveys carried out by IL&FS IDC team at destinations, consultations with
local officials, tour guides approved by the State tourism department, local tour and travel operators.
The existing load was collected under the heads of domestic tourists and foreign tourist. The sum of
domestic tourist loads and foreign tourist load were taken to arrive at the current loads (2011) at
destinations. For estimation the loads at destinations in 2020 the domestic tourist load was projected
using a CAGR of 12.16 % and the foreign tourist load was projected using a CAGR of 10.76%.
4.4.3.2 Methodology for evaluating Carrying Capacity for destinations

I. Calculation of Existing Load

Step 1: Daily Tourist Arrival during Peak Season (TA
Daily
)
This is evaluated by dividing peak tourist arrival through peak season days

TA
Daily
=Peak Tourist Arrivals/ Peak Season Days

Step 2: Current Average Load (CL
Avg
)
This is been evaluated by multiplying daily tourist arrival during peak season with the ratio
of average dwell time and open hours of beach.
CL
Avg =
TA
Daily
* Average Dwell Time/ Open hours
Step 3: Current Peak Hour Load (CPL)

II. Carrying Capacity for destinations ( CC
Dests
)

Step 1: Area available for public
This is been evaluated by multiplying area of forts with percentage of area available
for public.
Area Available for Public =Area of Forts * % Area available for public

Step 2: Carrying Capacity for Destinations (CC
Dest
)
This is been evaluated by dividing area available for public through space standards

CC
dest
=Area Available for Public/ Space Standards


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III. Available Capacity ( AC
Dest
)

Step 1: Available Capacity in Peak Hours (AC
Peak
)
This is been evaluated by subtracting carrying capacity of Forts and current peak hour load
AC
Peak
=CC
Dest
CPL
Step 2: Available Capacity Daily (AC
Daily
)

Figure 17 : Methodology for Destination wise Carrying Capacity Analysis
Table 12 : Destination wise Carrying Capacity Analysis for Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit

Destinations
Existing
Load
2010
Carrying
Capacity
Available
Daily Capacity
of Destination
(persons) 2010
Estimated
Load 2020
Available
Daily Capacity
of Destination
(persons) 2020
Bhag Deul Temple 31 150 417 98 283
Bhand Deul Temple 31 216 629 98 495
Sheorinarayan Temple 214 485 1124 671 210
Pataleshwar Shiv Temple, Malhar 274 512 1499 864 320
Tala 137 300 926 432 336
Barnawapara WLS 31 6125 24437 98 24303
Mahamaya Temple 1209 1000 2583 3804 -2607


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The destinations of the circuit have capacity to accommodate tourist in 2010 and 2020 except
Mahamaya Temple in Ratanpur, which will exceed its capacity in 2020. This can be addressed by
initiating better crowd managing policies such as restricting the dwell time in the temple premises to 1
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5 Existing Infrastructure Status
5.1 Introduction to the Priority Circuit
The priority circuit of Chhattisgarh is Raipur Bilaspur circuit consisting of enroute destinations
between Raipur and Bilaspur and the other nearby destination taking Raipur and Bilaspur as a hub.
This circuit is further extended to Raigarh and Ambikapur covering the enroute destinations between
them taking Raipur and Bilaspur as entry and exit point.

Figure 18: Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit
Raipur is well connected by Rail, Road and Air transport and serves as a very good entry point. The
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5.1.1 Destination enroute between Raipur and Bilaspur
Table 13 : Destination enroute between Raipur and Bilaspur
Destinations enroute between Raipur and
Bilaspur
Raipur Barnawapara WLS
Arang Sheorinarayan
Sirpur Bilaspur

5.1.2 Destinations with Bilaspur as a Hub
The destinations with Bilaspur as a Hub are:
Malhar
Tala
Ratanpur
Janjgir
Chaiturgarh
Kabir Chabutra
5.1.3 Destinations with Raipur as a Hub
The destinations with Raipur as a Hub are:
Bhoramdeo
Chandrapur
The circuit is further extended to Ambikapur and Raigarh through Bilaspur covering the enroute
destination of Kailash Gufa.
5.2 Infrastructure status
Site visits have been conducted for the destinations identified in Priority Circuit with a gap assessment
carried out for identified infrastructure categories. The gap assessment has been done on a qualitative
basis for the following infrastructure categories summarised below:
1) Transport and connectivity
2) Accommodation
3) Way side amenities
4) Maintenance and management of built heritage/tourist attractions
The assessment of tourism infrastructure of destination in priority circuit is discussed in the sections
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5.2.1 Arang
Arang is located on the western bank of Mahanadi, 34 kms from Raipur. This place has beautiful
temples, Bhand Deul and Bagh Deul.
Figure 19: Bhag Deul temple at Arang Figure 20: Seating Spaces at Bhag Deul Temple
Table 14 : Infrastructure Details from Raipur to Arang (Destination: Arang)
S.no Parameters Qualitative Information Remarks
1. External Roads Fair Raipur to Arang 43 kms, NH6,4 lane,
Metalled , on way to Sambhalpur,
2. Internal Roads Fair Internal Roads needs to be improved
3. Accessibility(Mode) Rail, Road and Airport at
Raipur, Taxis, Transport
Buses
Airport at Raipur, Rail up to Mahasmund,
Road connected to NH6 Raipur
Sambhalpur Highway
Arang has a good potential to be
developed as stop over destination
Bus services needs to be improved
4. Accommodation Poor Tourist Hotel by Chhattisgarh Tourism
Board, Sirpur 24 Rooms
Needs good tourism accommodation
5. Enroute Wayside Amenities
5.1 Restaurants Limited Facility Available Needs good Restaurants and Snacks Bars
5.2 Petrol Pump/ Service
Centre Availability
Good
5.3 Public Conveniences Poor There is lack of sufficient number of
Public conveniences en route to Arang
6. Enroute Direction Signage Fair There are good quality bilingual (Hindi &
English) direction signage installed by
Chhattisgarh Tourism Board till Arang
but they are not sufficient.
There are no direction signages for
temples in Arang
Sufficient numbers of direction signage
are required at Arang

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7. Onsite Drinking Facility Fair Additional water facility required for
increased tourist traffic
8. Onsite Solid Waste
Management
Poor Requires solid waste management at
Arang
9. Onsite Information Signage Fair There is no information signage
indicating name and details of the
monuments
Detailed Information signages are
required for each of the monuments in
Sirpur and Arang.
10. Onsite seating/resting
places
Good The temples at Arang have fair seating
places within the temple premises
11. Onsite street lighting Poor Requires Street lighting connecting the
monuments of Arang
12. Onsite Public Convenience Poor No Public convenience at Arang
Need for onsite Public convenience at
Arang and Sirpur

5.2.2 Sirpur

Figure 21 : Laxman Temple Figure 22: Swastik Viharas
Sirpur is a small village located on the right bank of Mahanadi 83 kms to the north-east of Raipur. It
has archeological remains associated with Shaiva, Vaishnava, Buddhist and Jain faiths. Among the
numerous temples Buddhist monasteries (viharas), the most remarkable are the Lakshman Temple,
Gandheswara Temple, Anandprabhu Kutir Vihara and Swastika Vihara.
It is well known for its rich background of traditional cultural heritage and architecture. It dates back
to the period ranging between fifth and the eighth century AD. It is also an important centre of
Buddhist religion from the sixth and tenth century AD. Excavation in and around the villages have
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Table 15: Infrastructure details of Arang to Sirpur (Destination: Sirpur)
1. External Roads Good Raipur to Sirpur 83 kms
2. Internal Roads Fair Arang to Tumgaon 21 kms, 2 lane, bad
roads and poor riding quality.
Tumgaon to Sirpur 4 kms, single lane,
fair road condition and fair riding quality.
Internal Roads needs to be improved
Buses
Sambhalpur Highway
4. Accommodation Poor Tourist Hotel by Chhattisgarh Tourism
Board, Sirpur 24 Rooms
Needs good tourism accommodation
5.1 Restaurants Limited availability Requirement of Restaurants & Snacks Bar
Centre Availability
Good
5.3 Public Conveniences Poor There is lack of sufficient number of
Public conveniences en route to Sirpur
6. Enroute Direction
Signage
Fair 1. There are good quality bilingual
(Hindi & English) direction signage
installed by Chhattisgarh Tourism Board
till Sirpur but they are not sufficient.
There are no direction signages enroute
from Raipur to Sirpur.
are required at Sirpur
7. Onsite Drinking Facility Fair Additional water facility required for
Management
Poor at Arang and in Fair
condition at Sirpur
Requires solid waste management at
Sirpur
9. Onsite Information
Signage
Fair Detail Information signage required for
each of the monuments in Sirpur.
10. Onsite seating / resting
places
Good The sites at Sirpur such as Laxman
Temple, Swastik Vihara are well
maintained in terms of seating spaces
11. Onsite street lighting Poor Requirement of street lighting within
Sirpur connecting all the monuments.
12. Onsite Public
Convenience
Poor In Sirpur, Public convenience are there at
Laxman Temple which is a Site of
National Importance and is maintained by
ASI
Need for onsite Public convenience at
Sirpur
13. Onsite Electricity Fair There is need for additional electric
power at Sirpur


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5.2.3 Barnawapara Wild Life Sanctuary
Barnawapara Wild Life sanctuary is located partly in Raipur district and partly in Mahasamund
district. It can be assessed by National Highway NH-6 connecting Raipur and Sambalpur. It is at a
distance of 89 kms from Raipur.
Table 16 : Infrastructure details of Sirpur to Barnawapara WLS (Destination: Barnawapara WLS)
1. External Roads Fair Raipur to Arang - 43 kms, NH6, 4 lane,
Toll Road, Metalled; Arang to Tumgaon-
21 kms, NH6, 2 lane, Metalled; Tumgaon
to Barnawapara (Till Sirpur the road is of
good quality, but after laxman temple in
sirpur to Barbaspur the road is of very
poor quality )- 18 kms, MDR, Single
Lane, about 9 kms unmetalled
2. Internal Roads Poor Needs Improvement
Buses
Sambhalpur Highway
4. Accommodation Fair There are currently private resorts at
Barnawapara WLS

5.1 Restaurants Limited Availability Requirement of Restaurants & Snacks
Bars
Centre Availability
Poor
5.3 Public Conveniences Poor Requirement of Public Conveniences
Signage
Fair There are no direction signages enroute
from Raipur to Sirpur.
are required
7. Onsite Drinking Facility Fair Water availability Additional water facility required for
Management
Poor Requires solid waste management
9. Onsite Information
Signage
Poor Detail Information signage required
10. Onsite seating/resting
places
Fair The quality of seating spaces is good but
not adequate.
11. Onsite street lighting Poor Requirement of street lighting
12. Onsite Public
Convenience
Poor Need for onsite Public convenience at
Sirpur
13. Onsite Electricity Fair There is need for additional electric
power

5.2.4 Sheorinarayan

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Figure 23: Sheorinarayan Temple Figure 24: Idol of Mata Shabri
Sheorinarayan is 65 kms south-east of Bilaspur in Janjgir Champa. Situated at the holy confluence of
three rivers, Mahanadi, Sheonath and Jonk, It is said that this was the home of Shabri, a disciple of
Lord Ram. A brick temple, supposedly built by Shabari with her own hands is still extant.
Table 17 : Infrastructure details of Barnawapara to Sheorinarayan (Destination: Sheorinarayan)
1. External Roads Fair Needs Improvement
2. Internal Roads Poor Needs to be improved to cater the tourist
3. Accessibility(Mode) State Transport Buses,
Taxis, Tourist Vehicle
There is a Bus Stand at Sheorinarayan but
the condition of it has to be enhanced
4. Accommodation Poor Madoha Tourist Resort at Village
Madoha, Barnawapara WLS which serves
for Sirpur, Narayanpur and Sheorinarayan
5.1 Restaurants Poor There are restaurants but they are of very
poor quality
Need for good quality restaurants and
snacks bars
Centre Availability
Poor
5.3 Public Conveniences Poor No enroute Public Conveniences
Signage
Unavailable Requirement of enroute direction
signages
7. On site Drinking Facility Poor There is a provision of onsite drinking
facility but it is of very poor quality
8. On site Solid Waste
Management
Poor Requirement of onsite Solid waste
management
9. On site Information Poor No information signages

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Signage Requirement of information signages
depicting the history and importance of
place
10. On site seating/resting
places
Fair There are seating and resting spaces
within the temple premises but they are
not of good quality
11. On site street lighting Poor Requirement of street lightings
12. On site Public
Convenience
Poor Need for onsite Public Conveniences

5.2.5 Malhar

Figure 25 : Pateleshwar Shiv Temple Figure 26 : Idol of Dindeshwari Mata
It was once the capital of ancient Chhattisgarh. At this place, remains of the period from approximate
1000 BC to Kalchuri regime have been found. Pataleshwar kedar temple is a temple in Malhar where
Gomukhi shivling is the main attraction. The Disneshwari temple of Kalchuri regime is also found.
Malhar is located 32 km south west of Bilaspur Sheorinarayan route.
Table 18: Infrastructure details Bilaspur to Malhar (Destination: Malhar)
1. External Roads Fair Good till Masturi but afterwards it needs
improvement
2. Internal Roads Poor Needs improvement
Buses
Airport at Raipur, Rail up to Bilaspur
4. Accommodation Poor Chhattisgarh Tourism Board Tourist
Guest House ( Highway Motel) at Village
Sargaon
5.1 Restaurants Poor Requirement of Good Restaurants and
Snacks Bar
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Centre Availability
5.3 Public Conveniences Poor Requirement of enroute Public
Conveniences
Signage
Poor Requirement of Direction signages
7. On site Drinking Facility Fair Facility available at Mata Dindeshwari
Temple and ASI maintained Shiv Temple
but requires improvement
Management
Poor Requires Solid waste management
9. On site Information
Signage
Poor Need for Information Signages
places
Fair Sufficient at Mata Dindeshwari Temple
and Shiv Temple
11. On site street lighting Poor Requirement of Street lighting between
the internal road connecting the
monument
12. On site Public
Convenience
Near Mata Dindeshwari
Temple
Requires additional Public Conveniences
near Shiv Temple

5.2.6 Tala
Talagram is located 27 kms from Bilaspur. It is famous for Devrani Jathani temple. There is a
wonderful statue which is approximately 7ft. in height, 4 ft. in width and weighs 8 tons.

Figure 27: Existing Condition of Devrani Jethani Temple at Tala Figure 28 : Iconic Statue of Tala
Table 19 : Infrastructure details Bilaspur to Malhar (Destination: Malhar)
1. External Roads Fair Good with Bilaspur but needs
improvement with other destination
2. Internal Roads Poor Requires Improvement

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Buses
Bus services needs to be improved.
4. Accommodation Poor Tourist has to stay at Bilaspur
5.1 Restaurants Fair Requirement of Restaurants and Snacks
bar
Centre Availability
Fair
Conveniences
Signage
Poor No Direction signages from Bilaspur and
Raipur
Requirement of direction signages
7. On site Drinking Facility Fair Need for onsite drinking water
Management
Poor Requirement of onsite solid waste
management
Signage
Poor Requirement of information signages
depicting the history and detail of
monuments.
places
Fair Insufficient seating and resting spaces
11. On site street lighting Poor Requirement of Street lighting
12. On site Public
Convenience
Poor Requirement of onsite Public
Convenience

5.2.7 Ratanpur
Ratanpur is located 25 km from Bilaspur. There is an old fort (Hawa Mahal) which is in demolished
condition. The local favourite is the temple of Goddess Mahamaya. In its surrounding, there are
different old temples and ponds. At the place of Ramtekri there is a temple of Ram Panchayat. There
is temple of Baba Bairavnath which has an idol of nine feet height.
Figure 29: Mahamaya Temple Figure 30: Entrance to Mahamaya Temple


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Figure 31: Khuda Ghat Figure 32: Tourist spot at Ram Tekri
Table 20: Infrastructure details Bilaspur to Ratanpur (Destination: Ratanpur)

1. External Roads Fair Requires minor resurfacing and
improvement
2. Internal Roads Fair Requires resurfacing and improvement
Buses
4. Accommodation
5.1 Restaurants Fair There are few enroute restaurants but they
are not sufficeint
Centre Availability
Fair
Conveniences
Signage
Poor Requirement of enroute direction
signages
7. On site Drinking Facility Fair Good at Mahamaya Temple but other
sites of Ratanpur requires improvement.
Management
Fair Good at Mahamaya Temple but other
Signage
Fair Good at Mahamaya Temple but other
places
Fair Sufficient at Mahamaya Temple but other
sites requires improvement.
11. On site street lighting Fair Street lighting within sites requires
improvement
12. On site Public
Convenience
Fair There is a public convenience at
Mahamaya Temple but there is
requirement at other sites of Ratanpur.

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5.2.8 Bhoramdeo
Figure 33 : Bhoramdeo Temple
Bhoramdeo Temple is an 8
th
century, Nagvanshi Shiv Temple with beautiful stone carvings. It has
series of statues comparable to Khajuraho temple. Opposite to this temple, there is a lake surrounded
by forest and hill-locks. Bhoramdeo is accessible by road which needs improvement.
Table 21 : Infrastructure details of Bhoramdeo Temple
1. External Roads Fair Good with Raipur, but needs
improvement with other destinations
2. Internal Roads Poor Needs improvement
Buses
4. Accommodation Available Private hotel and lodges
5.1 Restaurants Fair Needs improvement
Centre Availability
Poor
5.3 Public Conveniences Fair Need for Public Conveniences
Signage
Poor Requires enroute direction signages
7. On site Drinking Facility Poor Requirement of onsite Drinking water
supply
Management
Poor Need for Solid waste management
Signage
Poor No Information signages
Requirement of information signages
depicting the history and detail of
monuments.

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places
Fair Insufficient seating and resting spaces
11. On site street lighting Poor Requirement of Street lighting
12. On site Public
Convenience
Poor Requirement of on site Public
Convenience

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6 Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and
Funding
6.1 Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and
Funding

Table 22: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding

Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Funding Existing Schemes
Rajim
Tourist
Information
Centre
0.2 Chhattisgarh
Tourism Board
(CTB)
Public Product/Infrastructure
Development for
Destinations &
Circuit (PIDDC)
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC
Approach Road 1.5 Public Works
Department
(PWD)
Public PIDDC
Handicraft
outlets
0.5 CTB Publc PIDDC
Water front
development
6 PWD Public National Lake
Conservation Plan,
Ministry of
Environment and
Forest, GoI
Solid waste
Management
0.2 CTB Public Urban Infrastructure
Development for
Small & Medium
Towns (UIDSSMT)
Parking 0.5 PWD PPP UIDSSMT
Drinking water
Facilities
0.2 CTB Public UIDSSMT
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Illumination of
Temple
0.5 CTB Public PIDDC
Signages 0.4 CTB Public PIDDC
Conservation &
Restoration of
Rajim Temple
2 CTB Public PIDDC
Champaran
Tourist
Information
Centre
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Solid waste
Management
Drinking water
Facilities
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Illumination of
Temple
Approach road 0.7 PWD Public PIDDC
Arang
Approach Road
improvement to
Bhand Deul and
Bhag Deul
Temple
0.8 PWD Public PIDDC
Public
Conveniences
0.2 Chhattisgarh
Tourism Board
(CTB)
PPP UIDSSMT
Drinking water
supply
0.2 Archaeological
Survey of
India (ASI)
Public UIDSSMT
Solid waste
management
Street Lightings
of the road
connecting the
temples
Restaurant &
Snacks Bar
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC
Illumination of
Temples
0.5 ASI Public PIDDC
Sirpur
Improving of
Road condition
from Arang to
Tumgaon (21
kms)
11 PWD Public PIDDC
30 Rooms
Budget
Accommodation
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Museum to
display the
statues and
archaeological
remains
3 CTB Public Scheme for Financial
Assistance for
`Setting Up,
Promotion and
Strengthening of
Regional and Local
Museums, Ministry
of Culture, GoI
Illumination of
Temples and
Monuments
5 ASI Public PIDDC
Information
boards for
Viharas and
Temple
Handicraft
outlets
Light and Sound
Show
2 CTB PPP PIDDC
River front
development
along Sirpur
35 Irrigation
Deptt.
PPP Scheme for
Assistance of Large
Revenue Generating
Projects (LRG)
Street lighting -
Road
connecting all
the monuments
of Sirpur
2 PWD Public PIDDC
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Parking
Facilities
0.5 PWD PPP UIDSSMT
Drinking water
supply
Solid Waste
Management
Snacks Bar &
Restaurant
Facilities
0.5 CTB PPP PIDDC
Training of
guides (20
Guides)
0.1 CTB Public Hunar se Rozgar
Restoration and
conservation of
monuments &
Viharas
5 ASI Public PIDDC
Barnawapara
WLS
Budget
Accommodation
(20 Rooms)
3 CTB PPP PIDDC

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Watch Towers
10 nos
1 Forest Deptt. Public PIDDC
Approach Road
to Barnawapara
WLS
Forest Resort
(20 log huts)
7 CTB/Forest
Deptt.
PPP PIDDC
Public Safety
(Provision of
Medical, Life
Guards,
Security
Personnel in
Sanctuary)
0.3 CTB/Forest
Deptt
Public PIDDC
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Solid Waste
Management
Drinking Water
Supply
Hot Air Balloon
Safari
2 CTB PPP PIDDC
Vehicle Safari
Vehicles
5 CTB Public\ PIDDC
Sheorinarayan
Upgradation of
Existing Bus
Stand
2 PWD Public UIDSSMT
Restaurants and
Snacks Bar
facilities
Budget
Accommodation
(30 Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC
Handicraft
outlets
Tourist
Information
Centre
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Solid Waste
Management
Drinking water
supply

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Street Lighting
for Approach
road
0.5 PWD Public UIDSSMT
Renovation &
Upgradation of
Temple
Premises
2 CTB Public PIDDC
Conservation of
Temple
Augumentation
of Tourist buses
to
Sheorinarayan
Temple (10
Nos.)
10 State
Transport
Public PIDDC
Illumination of
Temple
Approach road
development
Malhar
Approach Road
(9km)
Budget
Accommodation
(30 Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC
Tourist
Information
Centre
Museum to
display the
statues and
archeological
remains
3 ASI Public Scheme for Financial
Assistance for
`Setting Up,
Promotion and
Strengthening of
Regional and Local
Museums, Ministry
of Culture, GoI
Street Lighting
between
Dindeshwari
Temple and
Shiv Temple
Restoration of
Kund in
Dindeshewari
Temple
2 PWD Public PIDDC
Illumination of
Shiv Temple
0.5 ASI Public PIDDC
Snacks Bar &
Restaurant
Facilities
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Drinking water
facilities
Solid waste
management
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Training of
Guides (10 No.)
0.5 CTB Public Hunar Se Rozgar
Ratanpur
Tourist
Information
Centre
Street Lighting
between all the
tourist
destination
6 PWD Public PIDDC
Rail Bus
connecting the
entire tourist
places through
Forest Route
(1No.)
3 Forest Deptt. PPP PIDDC
Lake front
development of
Kunda Ghat
10 Irrigation
Department
PPP National Lake
Conservation Plan,
Ministry of
Environment and
Forest, GoI
Light & Sound
Show at Hawa
Mahal
2 CTB Public PIDDC
Handicraft
outlets
1 CTB Publc PIDDC
Upgradation of
Internal roads
5 PWD Public PIDDC
Water Sports
facilities at
Kunda Ghat
2 Irrigation
Deptt./CTB
Public PIDDC
Haat Bazar 5 CTB Public PIDDC
Public
Conveniences (
4 locations)
1 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Parking 1 PWD PPP UIDSSMT
Restaurant &
Snacks Bar
Facilities ( 3
Locations)
2 CTB PPP PIDDC

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Solid Waste
Management
Drinking Water
Facility (4
Location)
Tala
Tourist
Information
Centre
Illumination of
Monuments
1 CTB Public PIDDC
Conservation &
Renovation of
Monuments
1 CTB Public PIDDC
Approach road
improvement
5 PWD Public PIDDC
Resting &
Seating
Solid Waste
Management
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC
Ambikapur
Budget
Accommodation
(30 Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC
Tourist
Information
Centre
Handicraft
outlets
0.5 CTB Publc PIDDC
Drinking water
facilities
Solid Waste
Management
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC
Bhoramdeo
Budget
Accommodation
(30 Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC
Tourist
Information
Centre

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Drinking water
facilities
Solid Waste
Management
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC
Illumination of
monuments
1 CTB Public PIDDC
Conservation &
Restoration of
Bhoramdeo
Temple
1 CTB Public PIDDC
Approach Road
Improvement
1 PWD Public PIDDC
Restoration &
Conservation of
Madwa Mahal
1 CTB Public PIDDC
Basic Tourist
Amenities at
Madwa Mahal
Restoration &
Conservation of
Chherka Mahal
1 CTB Public PIDDC
Basic Tourist
Amenities at
Chherka Mahal
Lake front
Development
6 PWD Public National Lake
Conservation Plan,
Ministry of
Environment and
Forest, GoI
Kabir
Chabutra
Public Safety
(Provision of
Medical
Facilities, Life
Gaurds in falls,
Security
Personnel)
Herbal &
Ayurvedic
Resort (30
Rooms)
7 CTB PPP PIDDC
Approach Road
Improvement
2 PWD Public PIDDC

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Tourist
Information
Centre
Drinking water
facilities
Solid Waste
Management
Public
Conveniences
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
Nature Trail &
Camping
1 CTB Public PIDDC
Kailash Gufa
Herbal &
Ayurvedic
Resort (30
Rooms)
7 CTB PPP PIDDC
Tourist
Information
Centre
Approach Road
Improvement
2 PWD Public PIDDC
Drinking water
facilities
Solid Waste
Management
Public
Conveniences
0.25 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC
Nature Trail &
Camping
1 CTB Public PIDDC
Raigarh
Tourist
Information
Centre
Handicraft
outlets
0.5 CTB Publc PIDDC
Budget
Accommodation
( 30 Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC
Drinking water
facilities
Solid Waste
Management

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementing
Agency
Mode of
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP UIDSSMT
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
Total
INR 255.2 Crores

Proposed Breakup of Investments:
Public Sector : INR 139.75 Crores
Public Private Partnership : INR 115.45 Crores
6.2 PPP Project Bifurcation Detail of Public Funds and Private
Investments

The investment required for each project n the given circuit is quantified based on following
assumption:
Table 23: Assumption for quantifying PPP Projects
Schemes Public
Funds
Private
Investments
MoT 0.25 0.75
UIDSSMT* 0.2 0.8
NLCP** 0.76 0.24
* The Public funds contribution can be extended to
40% on case to case basis, otherwise it has to be
taken as 20%
** As per NLCP 70% of share is from central and
30% from state, within the 30% share of state, 20%
could be contributed by state and 80% from private
investment

Table 24 : PPP Project Bifurcation
Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementi
ng Agency
Mode of
Funding
Existing
Scheme
s
Public
Funds
Private
Investmen
ts
Rajim
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
0.4 CTB PPP PIDDC 0.1 0.3
Parking
0.5 PWD PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.1 0.4
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Champaran
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementi
ng Agency
Mode of
Funding
Existing
Scheme
s
Public
Funds
Private
Investmen
ts
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Parking
0.4 PWD PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.08 0.32
Arang
Public
Conveniences
0.2
Chhattisgarh
Tourism
Board
(CTB)
PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Restaurant &
Snacks Bar
Sirpur
30 Rooms
Budget
Accommodati
on
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC 1.125 3.375
Light and
Sound Show
2 CTB PPP PIDDC 0.5 1.5
River front
development
along Sirpur
35
Irrigation
Deptt.
PPP
Scheme
for
Assistan
ce of
Large
Revenue
Generati
ng
Projects
(LRG)
8.75 26.25
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Parking
Facilities
0.5 PWD PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.1 0.4
Snacks Bar &
Restaurant
Facilities
0.5 CTB PPP PIDDC 0.125 0.375
Barnawapara
WLS
Budget
Accommodati
on (30
Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC 1.125 3.375
Forest Resort
(20 log huts)
7
CTB/Forest
Deptt.
PPP PIDDC 1.75 5.25
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Hot Air
Balloon
Safari
Sheorinarayan
Budget
Accommodati
on (30
Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC 1.125 3.375
Parking
0.4 PWD PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.08 0.32
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementi
ng Agency
Mode of
Funding
Existing
Scheme
s
Public
Funds
Private
Investmen
ts
Malhar
Budget
Accommodati
on (30
Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC 1.125 3.375
Snacks Bar &
Restaurant
Facilities
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Ratanpur
Rail Bus
connecting
the entire
tourist places
through
Forest Route
(1No.)
3 Forest Deptt. PPP PIDDC 0.75 2.25
Lake front
development
of Kunda
Ghat
10
Irrigation
Department
PPP
National
Lake
Conserv
ation
Plan,
Ministry
of
Environ
ment
and
Forest,
GoI
7.6 2.4
Public
Conveniences
( 4 locations)
1 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.2 0.8
Parking
1 PWD PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.2 0.8
Restaurant &
Snacks Bar
Facilities ( 3
Locations)
Tala
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
Ambikapur
Budget
Accommodati
on (30
Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC 1.125 3.375
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
Bhoramdeo
Budget
Accommodati
on (30
Rooms)

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Location Project
Indicative
Cost (Rs.
Cr.)
Implementi
ng Agency
Mode of
Funding
Existing
Scheme
s
Public
Funds
Private
Investmen
ts
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
Kabir
Chabutra
Herbal &
Ayurvedic
Resort (30
Rooms)
Kailash Gufa
Herbal &
Ayurvedic
Resort (30
Rooms)
Public
Conveniences
0.25 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.05 0.2
Snacks Bar &
Restaurants
Raigarh
Budget
Accomodatio
n (30 Rooms)
4.5 CTB PPP PIDDC 1.125 3.375
Public
Conveniences
0.2 CTB PPP
UIDSS
MT
0.04 0.16
Total
33.525
Crores
81.425
Crores

Within the Public Private Partnership projects 33.525 crores can be facilitated from public funds
and 81.425 crores from private investments.
6.3 Estimation of Employment Generation
The proposed investments at tourist destinations and circuit are expected to generate employment. To
estimate the number of employment generated an investment multiplier of 78 jobs per million of
investment is taken. The expected employment generation in the Chhattisgarh priority circuit is
mentioned in Table 25 below:
Table 25: Estimated Employment Generation in Chhattisgarh Priority Circuit

Location
Expected Employment
Generation
Rajim 9828
Champaran 2496
Arang 2652
Sirpur 55536
Barnawapara WLS 17160
Sheorinarayan 19344

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Location
Expected Employment
Generation
Malhar 13338
Ratanpur 30342
Tala 6474
Ambikapur 5148
Bhoramdeo 13806
Kabir Chabutra 9282
Kailash Gufa 8970
Raigarh 5070
Total Expected Employment
Generation
199446

Route Raipur - Arang Arang - Sirpur Sirpur Barnawapara WLS
Destination Arang Sirpur Barnawapara WLS
Enroute/Onsite Parameters Components Rating Remarks Rating Remarks Rating Remarks
Enroute Distance in km 43
30 20

Enroute Approach Road Quality (A-E)
A
Arang is connected to Raipur
through NH and State
Highway, which is in good
condition
C
From Arang to Tumgaon the
road condition is bad, but the
quality gets better from
Tumgaon to Sirpur
E
The road quality is very poor
and needs serious attention

Type of Road(metalled,
unmetalled)
Metalled Mettaled Metaled & Unmetalled

Typology (NH/SH/
MDR)
NH,SH SH,MDR MDR
Lanes
4 Lanes, 2 Lanes 2 Lanes 2 Lanes
Riding Quality (A-E)
B C D

Enroute Transport Modes used by tourists
Taxi, State
Transport
There is a regular State
Transport Services till Arang
from Raipur, and the taxis
can be easily hired
Taxi, State Transport There is a regular State
Transport Services till Arang
from Raipur, and the taxis
can be easily hired
Taxis, State Transport The services of state transport
is not enough for
Barnawapara WLS

(more specific to
transport access to
tourist destinations
from various parts
of city)
Availability (A-E)

B B D

Enroute
Wayside
Amenities Restaurants availability
B There are sufficient
restaurants available
D There are insufficient number
of restaurants available
D There are insufficient number
of restaurants available

Petrol Pump/ Service
Centre availability
B Sufficient number of petrol
pump is available enroute to
Arang
D Insufficient number of petrol
pump
pump

Public Convenience
availability
C The public convenience are
not sufficient
D The public convenience are
not sufficient
D The public convenience are
not sufficient

Enroute Direction Signages Sufficiency (A-E)
D There are very less of
directional signages for
Arang
B There are good number of
signages by CTB for Sirpur
D There is insufficiency of
directional signges after
Sirpur to Barnawapara WLS

(Inside the city to
directing the
tourist
destinations)
Languages

English & Hindi Directional Signages need to
be enhanced till Arang and
for monuments within Arang
English & Hindi English & Hindi The existing signages for and
within Barnawapar WLS is
not in good condition

On Site
Land ownership of
the Site
Archeological
Survey of India
(ASI)
Forest Deptt.

City/Town Accommodation Type

Currently there is no
Accommodation at Arang
CTB Tourist Resort
There is presently CTB
Tourist resort available near
to Sirpur at Village Campa
CTB Resorts and Private There are currently following
accomodation in
Barnawapara: 1. Tourist
Resort Modaha - 24 beds;
2.Leopard Jungle Lodge - 12
rooms, at Kasdhol; 3. Muba
Resorts - 10 cottages, 40
persons, Barbaspur ; one
private tourist resort is under
construction at the entry of
Barnawapara with around
Capacity
24
Bed Occupancy
130
Sufficiency (A-E)
D B
100 bed capacity

On Site
Drinking Water
facility Availability (A-E)
B There is water cooler
installed at Bhand Deul
Temple
C Water Cooler is available at
Laxman Temple
D Available at CTB
Information Centre
Quality(A-E)
B C D

On Site
Solid Waste
Management (A-E)
D B C

On Site Electricity Supply (AC, Gen)
D There is a lack of electric
supply
C There is a lack of electric
supply
D There is a lack of electric
supply

On Site Parking Sufficiency (A-E)
D Presently the parking is
improper and tourist park
along the approach road to
Temple
D There is lack of parking and
tourist park along the
roadside
C

Availability of Land for
future parking

Area of this land
(approx)

On Site/or in City
Tourist
Information
Centers
Available(Y/N)
N
There is no tourist
information centre and
trained guides
Y There is lack of trained
guides
Y There is lack of Trained
guides
Quality (A-E)
B C
Trained Guides Availability (A-E)
E D D

On Site
Information
Signages Sufficiency (A-E)
C Apart from the Information
signage from ASI on site
there is no other signages for
the site importance
C Apart from the Information
signage from ASI on site
there is no other signages for
the site importance
D There is few information
signages available at
Information centre
Languages
English, Hindi English, Hindi English, Hindi

On Site Seating/ Resting Sufficiency (A-E)
B ASI has installed seating
spaces on site
C There are good seating and
resting spaces at laxman
temple but these need to be
enhanced at other sites in
sirpur
D The seating and resting
spaces is available at the
Information centre an check
post
Quality (A-E)
B C D

On Site
Public
Convenience Availability (A-E)
E There is no public
conveniences
D Only available at Laxman
Temple
D Available only at Information
centre

On Site Shops/ Kiosks Sufficiency (A-E) C
Apart from the local market
there is no other Shops and
Kiosks
E
Insufficient number of shops
and kiosks
E
No shops and kiosk available
Quality (A-E) D E E

On Site Street Lighting Sufficiency (A-E) D
There is serious insufficiency
of street lightings
C
There is a lack of street
lightings on roads connecting
various sites of Sirpur D
There is lack of street
lightings
Quality (A-E) D C

D

Route Barnawapara WLS - Sheorinarayan Sheorinarayan - Malhar Malhar - Bilaspur
Destination Sheorinarayan Malhar Bilaspur
64 20

D
The condition of road is in
very bad.
E
The Road is in very bad
condition
C
The Road is in very bad
condition

unmetalled)
Metalled Unmetteled Metalled

Typology (NH/SH/
MDR)
MDR MDR SH
Lanes
1 2 2
D D C

Enroute Transport Modes Used by tourists
Taxis ,State
Transport
State Transport services is
insufficient
State Transport State Transport services is
very insufficient
State Transport, Taxi State Transport services is
very insufficient

(more specific to
transport access to
from various parts
of city)
Availability (A-E)

C D C

Enroute
Wayside
D There are Local food joint
enroute to sheorinarayan but
they are quality are not even
suitable for the tourist
D Insufficient food joints C insufficient Food Joints

Centre availability
pumps
pumps
C

Public Convenience
availability
E There is no public
conveniences enroute
D There is no public
conveniences enroute
C There is no enroute public
convieneces

D Insufficient number of
direction signages
E No direction signages C

(Inside the city to
directing the
tourist
destinations)
Languages
English & Hindi English & Hindi

On Site
Land ownership of
the Site Public
Public/ASI

CTB Resort,
Dharamshala
Madoha Tourist Resort at
Village Madoha,
Barnawapara WLS which
serves for Sirpur, Narayanpur
and Sheorinarayan & few
Dharamshala
CTB Tourist Resort
CTB Highway Motel,
Sargaon Village
CTB, Private

Capacity
24
Bed Occupancy

Sufficiency (A-E)
D D

On Site
Drinking Water
D A small tank is available for
drinking purpose
C C
Quality(A-E)
D C C

On Site
Solid Waste
Management (A-E)
C D C

C C C

D The vehicles are parked
within the temple premises
C B

future parking
Outside Dindeshwari Temple

Area of this land
(approx)

On Site/or in City
Tourist
Information
Centers
Available(Y/N)
N N No Information Centre N No Information Centre
Quality (A-E)


On Site
Information
E There is no information
signages avilable
E C
Languages

D The seating and resting
spaces is insufficient on site
C C
Quality (A-E)
D C C

On Site
Public
convenience available onsite
D

The local shops and kiosk
available which is on the way

On Site Shops/ Kiosks Sufficiency (A-E) C
The local shops and kiosk
available which is on the way
to Sheorinarayan temple
D C
Quality (A-E) C D C

On Site Street Lighting Sufficiency (A-E) C
Insufficient number of street
lightings D
lightings C
lightings
Quality (A-E) C D

C

Route Bilaspur - Janjgir Bilaspur - Ratanpur Bilaspur - Tala
Destination Janjgir Ratanpur Tala
27 28

C
The road condition is of fair
quality
B
The road quality of Ratnapur
from Bilaspur is good except
a need of minor resurfacing
C
The approach is inn very bad
condition and needs repair

unmetalled)
Metalled Metalled mettaled

Typology (NH/SH/
MDR)
SH SH NH, MDR
Lanes
2 2 2
C B B

Enroute Transport Modes Used by tourists
Taxi, State
Transport
The state transport services
need to be enhanced
Taxi, State Transport Good connectivity of State
transport from Bilaspur
Taxi ,State Transport

(more specific to
transport access to
from various parts
of city)
Availability (A-E)

C B C

Enroute
Wayside
C Fair quality restaurants are
available
available
available

Centre availability
C B

Public Convenience
availability
D No enroute public
conveniences
D No enroute public
conveniences
No enroute public
conveniences

E No direction signages
available
C Insufficient direction
signages are available
D

(Inside the city to
directing the
tourist
destinations)
Languages

English & Hindi English & Hindi Insufficient direction
signages are available

On Site
Land ownership of
the Site
ASI Mahamaya Temple Trust for
Mahamaya Tenple, Forest
Deptt for Hawa Mahal and
tourist Deptt. For other
State Archeological
Department

Mahamaya Guest House
Not sufficient for peak season
No Hotel available onsite
Capacity
64 rooms
Bed Occupancy
256 beds
Sufficiency (A-E)
C

On Site
Drinking Water
D Water quality of Drinking
water in not good
B Drinking water quality is
good onsite
C Water quality of Drinking
water in not good
Quality(A-E)
D B C

On Site
Solid Waste
Management A-C
D B C

D

D There is insufficient parking
space
B Good parking space available
at Mahamaya Trust Land
D Insufficient parking spaces

future parking
D

Area of this land
(approx)

On Site/or in City
Tourist
Information
Centers
Available(Y/N)
N No Tourist information
centre
N No Tourist Information
centre available
N No Tourist Information
centre available
Quality (A-E)

E

On Site
Information
E Non availability of
information signages
C Information signages needs
to be enhanced
D Requirement of information
signages
Languages

D Insufficient seating and
resting spaces
A Good seating and resting
spaces
C Fair seating and resting
spaces
Quality (A-E)
D A C

On Site
Public
convenience on site
B E No onsite public convenience

On Site Shops/ Kiosks Sufficiency (A-E) B
There is shops and kiosks
available near to the site
A
Good number of Shops and
kiosks
E
No shops and kiosk available
Quality (A-E) B B E

On Site Street Lighting Sufficiency (A-E) D
Insufficient street lights
A

D
Insufficient street lights
Quality (A-E) D B

D

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