Jagdalpur is well known for its greenery, filled with lush green mountains, deep valleys, dense forests, streams, waterfalls, caves, natural parks, magnificent monuments, rich natural resources, magic herbs, exuberant festivity and blissful solitude. Bastar, the very name spells magic, conjours up images of the royal past and the tribes. The highlight of a visit to Jagdalpur is the sacred Danteshwari temple, found at the confluence of the Shankini and Dankini rivers.

The key attractions in Jagdalpur town are Danteshwari temple, Bastar palace, handicraft shopping complexes, anthropological museum and a couple of beautiful lakes. The prominent river of Bastar district- Indravati, passes through Jagdalpur. There are two lakes namely Ganga Munda and Dalpat Sagar within the boundary of Jagdalpur town. These lakes are great attraction for tourists coming to Bastar in the future. Bastar palace also known as Jagdalpur palace is another historical place which is popular among tourist. It was the headquarters of Bastar Kingdom. It was built by the rulers of Bastar state when the capital of Bastar had been shifted from Barsur to Jagdalpur.

Chitrakote waterfalls is supposed to be the Niagara falls of India. It is the broadest waterfall in India. During monsoon one can see its might. The river Indravati falls from a height of 29 m (96 ft) to form this waterfall. It is located 48 kms (30 mi) from Jagdalpur and is accessible by road only. There is a helipad but it is used by the government only. Tiratgarh waterfalls, situated at a distance of 35 kms from Jagdalpur in south west direction can be approached through the state highway of Jagdalpur to Sukma. The waterfall is actually situated in Kanger Valley National Park and the height is approximately 300 ft in stages. This place is a favourite picnic spot, especially for large groups looking for a day-long picnic in a forest. The good season for visiting these waterfalls is from October to February.

There are a chain of waterfalls and many other tourist places in Bastar. The Mandawa waterfalls are located 12 kms away from Tokapal of Jagdalpur. It is also a natural place of tourism. Another waterfall in Bastar district is Chitradhara, which is just 19 kms away from Jagdalpur and is in Potanar village of Lohandiguda block of Jagdalpur. Thamada Ghumar waterfall is another recently discovered waterfall which is also in Lohandiguda block. Its height is more than 100 feet and is generally formed from the water in rainy season. There are green fields on both sides of this waterfall.

Indravati National Park situated in Narainpur is famous for tigers and wild buffaloes. It is situated 200 kms west of Jagdalpur. Also about 40 kms north-west of Narainpur is the virgin Kurschel valley, with its gigantic trees.

The anthropological museum of Jagdalpur is located in the office of the Anthropological Survey of India situated at Dharampura. It provides a perfect window-view of the lifestyles of various adivasi tribes in Bastar to a tourist hardpressed for time. Kailash and Kutumsar caves are the caves which are about 2 kms (1 mi) deep. They are situated at a distance of about 40 kms (25 mi) from Jagdalpur. There is lack of oxygen when going deep into the cave. So, they have been restricted to a fixed point. These caves are famous for stalactites and stalagmites formation. The Dandak cave is another chapter on the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites that have created many patterns on the roof and floor of the cave. The Kanger Karpan and Devgiri are some of the other caves of this area. The surroundings of Jagdalpur are abound in caves. Dalpat Sagar is the largest artificial lake sprawling over 350 hectares. It was excavated around 400 years ago by Raja Dalpat Deo Kakatiya

The underground caves are famed for the incredible rock formation at their entrance. The detail and symmetry of these rock formation gives the impression that the rock was actually carved by human hand. Inside, stalactites hang down in giant halls, much like chandeliers in a royal palace. The floor is smooth.