Madku Dweep

How To Reach Madku Dweep

Planning A Trip To Madku Dweep? Here are some guidelines on how to reach Madku Dweep

Chhattisgarh is a state that has everything starting from waterfalls, caves, mountains to lakes, forests and even islands. One island that is popular amongst visitors is Madku Dweep. This island is situated on River Shivnath and is about 80 km from the capital Raipur. Madku Dweep has amazing waterfalls, ruins from ancient times and also temples. Reaching Madku Dweep is easy and can be done by taking a flight to the nearest airport or taking a train from the nearest railway station. You can also go by road, which is fun if you have company. Below are some tips on how to reach Madku Dweep.

By Air

By Air:  How To Reach Madku Dweep
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Most cities in Chhattisgarh are served by Swami Vivekananda International Airport in Raipur, the state capital. Even for Madku Dweep, located at a distance of 103 km from the island is Swami Vivekananda International Airport; this airport serves the people of the island. It has several flight carriers taking people to and fro to Madku Dweep and back to their cities; there are international airlines here as well.  Once you get off at the airport, you can find conveyance to go to Madku Dweep. Once to reach thebanks of the river, you can even choose to reach the island by boat, although there is a bridge that connects the island to the main city.

By Road

By Road:  How To Reach Madku Dweep
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Driving to an island could be a fun trip and especially to a place like Madku Dweep. Brimming with culture and history, this island is a top favourite for a lot of visitors. The roads that lead to the island are well connected to the capital city and also other neighbouring cities. Once you reach the banks of the river, there is a bridge that will take you into the island. Driving here is fun! But if you don’t want to, you can always take a bus; there are several government busses as well as private buses that will take you to Madku Dweep in a group. This is an economical way to get to the island and is better done while holidaying with family.

By Rail

By Rail:  How To Reach Madku Dweep
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The closest railway station to this island of Madku Dweep is Bilaspur Junction. This railhead is located at a distance of 40.2 km from the island and is the best way to get there via train. This railway station is an important one in the state and serves quite a few passengers on a daily basis. This railway station has several trains coming in from different cities in India and they are frequent as well. Most people prefer coming by train as it is an enjoyable journey and also economical. After you reach the railway station, you can take any mode of transport to the banks of the river where Madku Dweep is situated and from there on you can go by car or boat to reach the island.

Getting Around

Getting Around:  How To Reach Madku Dweep
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Madku Dweep is a small island in Chhattisgarh and you do not need a vehicle to get around inside the island. The best way to get around on this ancient island is to walk and explore the place. Madku Dweep is not too huge and can be gotten around on foot, although there are a few jeeps that pick up old or handicapped people. You can even find boats that will take you from corner of the island to the other. You can also take your own vehicle and drive it around, but the best way is to still walk and explore. There are day excursions that you can do, where guides will show you around the island on foot.

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