Raipur, a small yet important city & a popular tourist destination

Raipur makes an excellent destination for holidaying. It is the capital of the state of Chhattisgarh and is a developing city. Meanwhile, most part of the city is still capped in lush greenery and is filled with nature's allures. Head to the city to experience a true India holiday and for accommodation choose from best Raipur hotels.

Raipur is a district and the capital of the state of Chhattisgarh. It is one of the upcoming cities in India that see Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Bangalore etc. as their idols. Meanwhile, the city was introduced to popularity quite late, after its parent state Chhattisgarh was formed by carving out the south-western region from the state of Madhya Pradesh in year 2000. Before that the city was a small part of the larger state Madhya Pradesh where agriculture was the main occupation. Even today, agriculture continues to remain the prime source of revenue to the city and the locals. The city has been given the epithet of the Rice Bowl of India, for the fact that the fertile lands of the city are most ideal for growing different varieties of rice crops. The river Mahanadi, which is one of the mightiest rivers in central western India, flows through the city forming different tributaries that include Sondur, Sendur, Joan, Kharun, and Pairy etc. These in turn, make the lands of the city and the district fertile and suitable for cultivation of several types of crops.

Being a city with lands capped by lush greenery and large farmlands, and a place surrounded by hills and river, Raipur is simply one of the most nature blessed places in the country. Meanwhile, on the historical front, there are evidences that Raipur is an ancient city. There are remains and other testaments found/dug from the lands of Raipur that date back to the 9th Century. The city was the erstwhile capital of the Haihaya kingdom. The Hindu kings played a significant role in developing not just the ancient city but the rich culture that still dwells in the region.

Meanwhile, in the current era, the city is steadily making the growth that is the demand of the time. Apart from agriculture, and because of being a stock of natural resources the city is also experiencing establishments of multiple coal mines and factories/industries that deal with aluminium, power, and steel. This certainly has increased the industrial and commercial significance of the city. Plus, it also brought work opportunities to the city, and thus bringing an influx of people searching for jobs.

Meanwhile, Raipur is also growing in terms of tourism. It is one of the well known destinations in region. To name some of the most popular places to visit in the city include: Burha Talab, waterfalls of Hajra, Civic Centre, Rajim, Arang, Barnawapara Sanctuary, Balaji Temple, Champaran, Dhamdha, Bhilai Steel Plant, Uwasaggaharam Parshwa Teerth, Mahant Ghasi Das Memorial Museum, Tandula dam, Banjari Mata Mandir, Kuleshvara Mahadeva Temple, and Nagar Ghadi etc. All these tourist sites being the major landmarks of the city are easily accessible. Plus, there exist a few of good Raipur hotels in the vicinity, making the tour of the city convenient along with offering content accommodation.

Summers are best to avoid for Raipur tour, as the temperature goes as high as 48 degree C. Winters on the other hand are best time for tour. The temperature drops considerately and becomes most pleasant. Meanwhile, reaching the city is easy. It has its own airport and railway station. Plus, there are multiple bus stops in the city. At the meantime, for those seeking for accommodations near airport or railway station, there exist several good budget hotels in Raipur near both.