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The light tower can be seen from anywhere in Jagdalpur. Visitors can
sit on the island enjoying the view and the sunset. The musical fountain
show is usually at 7 pm in the evening.
To help visitors enjoy Dalpat Sagar, the Local Government of
Chhattisgarh has provided facilities for paddle boats and motor boats.
The paddle boat has two variations, 2-seater and 4-seater, so that
groups of family and friends can travel together. A shed has also been
provided in each boat to protect passengers from sun.
Dalpat Sagar is one of the major sources of fishing and provides means
of livelihood to many local people. Group fishing activity takes place
early in the morning or in the evening. One group of people spreads the
net in the water while the other group drives the fishes into the net by
beating the water.
Because of fishing one might not be able to explore every part
of Dalpat Sagar, as paddle boats are prohibited in the region where nets
are spread.
Getting There
Dalpat Sagar Lake is situated in
Kanger Valley National Park, which is
around 35 km from the city of Jagdalpur, the district headquarters of Bastar, in the state of Chhattisgarh. Jagdalpur can be reached either by
road, train or air. The city is well connected by National Highways 212,
202 and 16.
The nearest domestic / international Airport from Jagdalpur is
Swami Vivekananda International
Airport, Raipur, roughly 6 hours drive (295 km) from Jagdalpur. It is well
connected with major cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and
Mumbai etc.
To reach the park one follows the Jagdalpur, Sukma Road. The cave is
located around 10 km from the main entrance of the national park.
For local transport, the
commuters have the options of city bus and auto-rickshaw. Auto rickshaws
are the popular mode of local commuting.
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