The capital and the largest city of Chhattisgarh, Raipur was a part of Madhya Pradesh before being adjoined to this newly-formed state. 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 and beyond. The city has had an admonishing growth in the industrial sector and is also the growing hub of economy, education, trade, commerce 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. Pay a visit to the temples, 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
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
The climate from October to March is favourable in Raipur. The temperature and climate during these months are pleasant for tourist sightseeing. The summer months, on the contrary, are hot, sultry and extremely exhausting.
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 privately or can be 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 is the coolest.
Airport in Raipur
IndiGo offers cheap flights and domestic flight bookings as well as international flights to and from Swami Vivekananda Airport (IATA: RPR). To know more about flight booking and ticket price, visit the ‘Flight Schedule’ page on IndiGo’s official website or the mobile app.