How to Reach

How to Reach

 By Air

• Nearest Airport:
   Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (RPR) – approx. 80 km from Dhamtari
  • Well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and other major cities.
• From the Airport:
  • You can hire a private cab or take a bus from Raipur to Dhamtari (approx. 2–2.5 hours by road).

 By Train

• Nearest Broad-Gauge Station: Raipur Junction (80 km) – a major rail hub
  • Connected to all major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah, Chennai, Nagpur, and Bilaspur
• Dhamtari Railway Station:
  • Currently serves narrow-gauge lines (limited service); under gauge conversion for better access
  • Use Raipur as your base station and continue by road
• Tip: From Raipur station, buses and taxis are easily available to Dhamtari

 By Road

• Well-Connected By National Highways:
  • NH-30 and NH-43 connect Dhamtari with Raipur, Jagdalpur, Kanker, Durg, and other nearby cities.
• Distance from Major Cities:
  • Raipur: ~80 km
  • Kanker: ~95 km
  • Jagdalpur: ~220 km
  • Durg: ~110 km
• Bus Services:
  • Regular government (CGRTC) and private buses run between Dhamtari and major towns.
  • AC, non-AC, and sleeper options available.
• Self-Drive: Roads are in good condition, and the journey from Raipur is scenic and smooth.

 Local Transport

• Auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and shared tuk-tuks are commonly used in town.
• For nearby attractions like Gangrel Dam, Rudri Temple, or Sihawa Hills, you can hire a local taxi or bike rental.