Raipur
Raipur is the capital city of the state of Chhattisgarh. In addition to being the capital city of the state, Raipur is also a major commerce and trade hub in central India. Initially, before Chhattisgarh was formed, Raipur was a part of Madhya Pradesh.
The city also enjoys the tag of a prominent educational hub in central India. In fact, this city has all the major educational institutes such as AIIMS, IIM, IIT and NIT.
The famous Bengali saint, Swami Vivekananda was born in Raipur.
- Tourist attractions in Raipur: Raipur has plenty to offer to tourists. The most popular tourist destinations are Doodhadhari Monastery and Temple, Hajra Waterfall, Mahamaya Temple, Budhapara Lake, Vivekanand Sarovar, Nandavan Garden and Kavalaya Dham.
- Places to shop in Raipur: Shoppers will definitely have plenty of options when they are in Raipur. The most famous store in Raipur is Woodkart Handicrafts that sells decorative items, bamboo products, terracotta items, cotton fabrics, ball metal items and handloom products. There are many other stores that sell locally made handicrafts.
- Modes of transport: The city enjoys good connectivity via road and rail with the rest of India. The local bus network is a viable option for transport. Auto-rickshaws are easily available and cheap. You can also hire local taxis for getting around.
- Weather in Raipur: Raipur has very hot summers. Temperatures in May can go up to 44°C, making it the hottest month. Raipur mostly experiences consistent temperatures throughout the year except in summers.
Airport in Raipur
IndiGo operates several flights from Raipur Airport to major cities in India. All the information on flight timings and routes from this airport are available on IndiGo website.
- Airport Address: Ramchandi, Atal Nagar-Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492015
- Airport IATA code: RPR