Varanasi to Raipur Flights

IndiGo offers the most economical Varanasi to Raipur flight ticket prices. IndiGo is the biggest airline in India with respect to the number of customers who fly with it annually and the fleet size. It currently operates across 63 domestic destinations and 24 international destinations.

Flying with IndiGo ensures a swift and safe journey along with excellent service from staff. If you are looking for cheap flights without a compromise on your flying experience, IndiGo is there for you. Its short-haul connectivity ensures that no place remains difficult to access. It cuts down a tedious road or rail journey of 770 km with Varanasi to Raipur flights.

IndiGo offers connecting flights on this route. The shortest flight time is 6 hours and 10 minutes with a layover in Delhi.

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IndiGo offers daily flights from Varanasi to Raipur. You can also book a round trip ticket or book Raipur to Varanasi flights separately through the website or mobile application. IndiGo also serves a few popular connecting routes from Raipur, if you are planning to visit further from Raipur. Some popular flights are:

• Raipur to Kochi flights
• Raipur to Bagdogra flights
• Raipur to Jodhpur flights
• Raipur to Udaipur flights
• Raipur to Delhi flights

The capital city of Chhattisgarh, Raipur has become an industrial town of prominence in Central India. Raipur had been a part of the Mauryan Empire in the 9^th century. Currently, Raipur is a hotbed of Indian education. Eminent institutes like IIT, IIM, NIT and AIIMS have campuses in the city. Thus, the city attracts a large student crowd from all over the country.

Things to do in Raipur

Raipur is a great visit for students as they can take a peek into a few of the most eminent education institutes in India. Raipur is home to a number of ancient tribal societies and you can also shop for tribal products when visiting the place. Raipur has a large number of places for religious worship and it can be a peaceful experience checking them out. You can go and try to catch a cricket match in Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Tourist attractions in Raipur

The waterfalls among dense forests in Hajra is a scenic beauty. Barnawapara Sanctuary and Udanti Sanctuary are beautiful and must-visit for lovers of nature.

Raipur is a place with a lot of temples. Rajiv Lochan Temple in Rajim, Mahamaya Temple, ISKCON Temple, Jatmai Temple are some of the most visited temples in Raipur.

Places to shop in Raipur

Shops like Togita Kosa handloom and Barlota enterprises have great collections of native Dhruva sarees which you must surely get your hands on if you are interested in textile shopping.

Raipur has an exquisite collection of items from native Chhattisgarh. Raipur offers a great collection of Dora statues, bell metal sculptures, woodcrafts and terracotta pots. You can buy these at Woodkart Handicrafts.

Best time to visit Raipur

The months of October to March are the best times to plan a visit to Raipur.

Modes of transport

The public transport network of Raipur is very efficient. The Raipur City Bus Limited (RCBL) has a good network of buses plying throughout the city. Raipur Municipal Corporation and Raipur Nagar Nigam Transport Limited (RNNTL) also have buses operating within the city. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are also a good way of travelling around the city.

Weather in Raipur

Raipur experiences moderate temperature conditions throughout the year. However, the months of March to June have discomforting hot temperatures. Highest temperatures during these months have been recorded at around 48°C. The monsoons last from June till about October. The annual mean temperature in Raipur has been recorded to be around 26.8°C.

Airport in Raipur

Raipur Airport is called Swami Vivekananda Airport (IATA: RPR). Spread over an area of 4,289,668 sq. metres, Raipur Airport is a single integrated terminal building.

Varanasi is situated on the banks of Ganges, Yamuna and the river Assi. The city has a mystic charm which has a quality of attracting people. The age-old bylanes and houses are keepers of history and tradition. Varanasi is a place where a large number of nomadic saints visit due to its religious history. Enjoy the beautiful and mystic charm of Varanasi. Holi is a cheerful and vibrant time in the city when every inhabitant comes out to celebrate with vigour.

Tourist attractions in Varanasi

There are almost a hundred ghats in Varanasi. Enjoy the beautiful ghats of Varanasi like the Dasahswamedh, Assi, Harishchandra and Raj Ghat. Varanasi has numerous ancient Hindu temples. You can experience the essence of Varanasi during the prayer rituals, which are a magnificent sight. Kashi Vishwanath temple is the oldest and most revered temple. Other temples which can be visited are Tulsi Manas Temple, Sita Samahit Sthal and Tibetan Temple. Other popular tourist destinations include Ramnagar Fort and Museum, Chunar Fort, and Sarnath.

Places to shop in Varanasi

Godowlia Market is a popular shopping destination for locals as well as tourists. For authentic Banarasi silk, you should visit The Benaras Silk Emporium. You can also find souvenirs at numerous floating markets at the ghats of the city.

Modes of transport

Taxis are the most convenient way of getting around the city. To travel through the narrow city lanes, cycle rickshaws and travelling by foot is the best option. Boats are a great way to travel the ghats.

Weather in Varanasi

Varanasi experiences sweltering heat during the summers. However, winters can be extremely cold in the city. Most of the rainfall in the city happens near the winter. The mean annual temperature is 34.3°C.

Airport in Varanasi

The Varanasi Airport or the Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (IATA: VNS) has two terminals (domestic and international). It offers round the clock arrival and departure for ease of travel.