Located at the centre of the plains also known as the 'rice bowl of India', Raipur is not only the capital but also the largest city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Before being adjoined to the newly-formed state of Chhattisgarh, Raipur was a part of Madhya Pradesh.
Raipur, being an old city, has been inhabited for centuries with archaeological evidence of its existence dating back to the era of the Mauryan Dynasty. The city has had an admonishing growth in the industrial sector and is also the growing hub of trade and business in central India.
Things to do in Raipur
Raipur has numerous temples, shopping malls, zoos, lakes and safari parks that need to be visited. While in Raipur, you can pay a visit to the temples, mosques, the safari parks, lakes, spend the evenings at the shopping malls or indulge in the delicacies of the local street foods.
Tourist attractions in Raipur
Waterfalls like Ghatarani Falls and huge lakes like 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 from all over the country.
Places to shop in Raipur
Magneto Mall and City Centre have numerous clothing lines, cosmetics, bags, jewellery, shoes and other products to offer. Locals markets in Raipur like the Malviya Road, locally called ‘Gol Bazar’, sell souvenirs and local handiwork items that tourists can choose from. Sadar Bazar near City Kotwali and Katora Talab are other marketplaces which are often visited by the tourists.
Best time to visit Raipur
October to March is the best time 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. Public buses in the city follow certain routes according to which the tourists can avail rides on them.
Weather in Raipur
Raipur has its fair share of warm and cool months. While the hottest month is May where the temperature soars up to 43 degrees Celsius, the coldest month is December, when the temperature goes down to 14 degrees Celsius on an average.
Airport in Raipur
IndiGo offers cheap flights and domestic flight booking as well as international flights to and from Swami Vivekananda Airport (IATA: RPR), one of the busiest airports in India in terms of passenger traffic. To know more, visit the ‘Flight Schedule’ page on IndiGo’s official website or mobile app.