Raipur - Bustling capital of Chhattisgarh
Also called the 'rice bowl of India', Raipur is the capital as well as the largest city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The Mahanadi River flows to the east of the city, while the south is covered with dense forests. Raipur is an old city, inhabited for centuries, with archaeological evidence of its existence dating back to the 9th century. With its exponential growth in the industrial field, Raipur has grown to be a strong hub of trade and business in central India.
Things to do in Raipur
Raipur has numerous temples, shopping malls, zoos, lakes and safari parks to visit. While in Raipur, you can pay a visit to the temples, spend the evenings at the shopping malls or indulge in the delicacies of the local street foods like rakhia badi and petha.
Tourist attractions in Raipur
Waterfalls like Ghatarani Falls and Vivekanand Sarovar are places where you can feel exceptionally close to nature. Besides these, places like Udanti Lake and Maharaja Bandh Lake draw a lot of tourist attractions.
Places to shop in Raipur
Magneto Mall and City Centre have numerous clothing lines, cosmetics, bags, shoes and other amenities to offer. Locals markets in Raipur sell souvenirs and local handiwork items that tourists can choose from.
Best time to visit Raipur
October to March is the ideal months to visit Raipur as the temperature and weather during these months are pleasant for sightseeing.
Modes of transport
Auto-rickshaws, cab services and public buses are available to commute within and beyond the city. Auto-rickshaws can be hired either private or shared, depending on which the prices will vary.
Weather in Raipur
Raipur has its fair share of hot and cold months. While the hottest month is May where the temperature soars up to 43 degrees Celsius, the coldest month is December, with the temperature going down to 14 degrees Celsius on an average.
Airport in Raipur
IndiGo offers domestic flights and international flights to and from Swami Vivekananda Airport (IATA: RPR), the 28th busiest airport in India in terms of passenger traffic. It was renamed from Raipur Airport as a tribute to the saint who had spent a couple of his teenage years in the city. To know more, visit the ‘Flight Schedule’ page on IndiGo’s official website or mobile app.