Raipur: Steel city of India
Established by King Ramachandra, the city of Raipur served as the capital of his kingdom. Since the 15th century, Raipur has developed into a modern industrial city and is today known as the Steel city of India. Raipur today features more than 200 steel mills and several other coal and aluminium industries making it a vibrant industrial hub of Eastern India. Not only that, but Raipur also features several terracotta industries, ancient and mediaeval temples as well for tourists to marvel at.
Tourist attractions in Raipur
For nature enthusiasts, Raipur has attractions like the Nandan Van Zoo and Safari as well as the Gandhi Udyan Park. Besides these, Raipur is dotted with exquisite ancient and mediaeval temples like the Banjara Mata Temple, Kevalya Dham Jain Temple, and many others.
Things to do in Raipur
The Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum offers an insightful tour to visitors in Raipur who are looking for interesting things to do. For family tourists, a relaxing picnic nestled on the banks of Budhapara Lake can be something extremely delightful for the children. There’s something in Raipur for people of all tastes, like the splendid architecture of the 17th century Doodhadhari Temple and Monastery which is often visited by history buffs.
Airport in Raipur
Raipur Airport also known as Swami Vivekananda Airport at Raipur is famous for being a single terminal airport that seamlessly integrates both domestic and international flights. IndiGo operates numerous inbound and outbound flights from this airport to and from popular destinations.
- Airport address: Ramchandi, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492015
- IATA code: RPR