About Raipur
The capital city of Chhattisgarh, Raipur has become an industrial town of prominence in Central India. The city is a sprawling education hub and attracts students from all over the country. Eminent institutes like IIT, IIM, NIT and AIIMS have campuses in the city. The historical roots of Raipur date back to the Mauryan Empire in the 9th Century.
Tourist attractions in Raipur
Raipur is a place of great religious significance. The Rajivalochana temple, Mahamaya Temple, ISKCON Temple and the Jatmai temple are some of the most visited religious centres in Raipur. Barnapawara Sanctuary and Udanti Sanctuary are repositories of great natural beauty. Chitrakoot Waterfalls amidst the dense forest in Hajra also makes for beautiful memories in the city.
Things to do in Raipur
For students, Raipur is an exciting place as it offers opportunities to lead a new and exciting life. Students get to see the most eminent education institutes in India, up close. Culturally, Raipur is shelter to a number of ancient tribal groups. You can also shop for indigenous tribal products when in Raipur. Catching a cricket match in Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium is also a great thing to do when in Raipur.
Airport in Raipur
Raipur Airport is called Swami Vivekananda Airport. The airport is located 15 km to the south of the city centre. Raipur is connected to major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Indore and Mumbai through daily flights from IndiGo.
- Airport address: Ramchandi, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492015
- Airport IATA: RPR