RAIPUR - Industrial & steel market of India

Chhattisgarh 06 Mar 2021

Raipur serves as the capital city of Chhattisgarh is ideal for the travelers who love long drives through forests and an encounter with the rustic tribal life. The city is a rich repository of monuments and ancient traditions. You can explore the myriad culture upon your tour to Raipur.

Raipur a prominent industrial center and steel markets in the country is also known for producing rice and is known as the Rice Bowl of Chhattisgarh. Many tourist attractions in Raipur reflect the ancient history of the place and help in defining the culture of Raipur. Some of the popular places to visit in Raipur are Doodhadhari Monastery, Mahant Ghasidas Museum, Guru Tegh Bahadur Museum.

Festivals like the Gouri-Goura, Surti, Hareli, Pola and Teeja interests a number of tourists and visitors. Souvenirs you can buy from Raipur are handicrafts, textiles decorated with intricate work like zari and zardosi as well as wooden carvings and other items. Metal jewellery and exquisite furniture are other things you can shop form Raipur.

STATE: CHHATTISGARH

LOCATION: Raipur the capital city of Chhattisgarh is situated in the fertile plains of Chhattisgarh in central India.

LANGUAGE : Chhattisgarhi and Hindi.

WHEN TO VISIT : Throughout the year destination. Best session to visit Raipur is October to March when the weather is mild and pleasant.

CLOTHING : Cotton in summer and woolens in winter.

Famous for

Historic
Nature
City
Wildlife

How To Reach

By Bus

Raipur is well connected with other towns and cities within the state as well as those in the neighboring states with a good network of roads.

By Train

The Railpur rail head is well connected to major cities in India by rail network. From outside the railway station local taxis are easily available.

By Air

Swami Vivekananda Airport is 16 km away from Raipur city center. Flights to all the big cities are available from Raipur. From airport you can hire a taxi to reach Raipur.