Start your day with a scenic drive from Bilaspur to Ratanpur. Enjoy the countryside views as you make your way to the Mahamaya Devi Temple, one of the 52 Shakti Peethas in India.

Admire the temple’s classic Nagara-style architecture, complete with intricate carvings. Explore the ancient statues and the sacred tank (kund) nearby. If you arrive early, you can experience the peaceful aarti ceremony.

Next, explore the surrounding temples and ruins. Walk around the temple complex and visit the Kanti Dewal Temple, another old temple in ruins. Discover the 16th-century temple gates, stone-carved idols, and heritage ruins. Learn about Ratanpur’s history as the capital of the Kalachuri kings.

Take a break for lunch at a local dhaba or small eatery near Ratanpur. Enjoy simple vegetarian meals like rice-dal and roti-sabzi.

After lunch, visit the nearby Ratanpur Fort, the ruins of the Kalachuri dynasty. Explore the fort’s remains, which are mostly in ruins but interesting for photographers or history buffs. Enjoy a short nature walk in the area.

Spend your afternoon at leisure. Buy puja items or local sweets like khurma or thethri. Rest under the temple trees or take a short walk near the kund (pond).

Finally, return to Bilaspur, with the option to stop at local fruit stalls or tea shops along the way.