About Raipur
Alwar to Raipur distnce : 1129 km
Estimated travel time : 21.7 hours
Raipur is a hub of Steel, aluminum and coal industries on one hand and on other hand its known for its temples, lakes, spring, surrounding forest and wildlife. The city is known for it's Ancient Dudhadhari Math temple, a sacred monument dedicated to Lord Rama that is carved with scenes from the epic poem โRamayana.โ
Being the capital city of Chhattisgarh and strategically located at center of the state, Raipur is of extreme importance for business travellers. The outskirts of city is being developed as a planned city named Naya Raipur. As Chhattisgarh is largely a forested region, a special attention is paid to ecological balance of Raipur, making it a beautiful multi cultural and multi religious society. It is also a base station or gat for exploring surrounding attractions like Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Dandak Caves, Bilaspur, Chitrakoot Falls, Amarkantak, Bhilai, Kanha National Park and the Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary. The most famous one is Turturiya Spring located in the Turturiya village surrounded by dense forest. Raipur equally attracts history and architecture enthusiasts with ruins dating back to the 8th century AD and the Brahmanical ruins belonging to a much later period. Raipur is of immense religious importance with nearby places like Champaran village which is the birth place of the revered Saint Vallabhacharya, founder of the Vallabh sect, Laxman Temple of 7th century, Gandheswar Temple. Raipur is also known for its various festivals like Hareli, Champaran Mela, Pola and Teeja that are celebrated during monsoons.
Taxi from Alwar to Raipur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Alwar to Raipur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Alwar to Raipur distance is 1129 Km and is 21.7 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Jaipur - Known as the Pink City, Jaipur offers beautiful palaces, grand forts, and vibrant markets. Popular attractions include the Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar.
2. Ajmer - Ajmer is a holy city famous for the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, which is the shrine of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Other attractions include Ana Sagar Lake and Taragarh Fort.
3. Pushkar - Located near Ajmer, Pushkar is a sacred town known for the Pushkar Lake and the Brahma Temple. It is also famous for its annual camel fair.
4. Ranthambore National Park - Situated in Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore National Park is known for its tiger population. It is a popular wildlife destination and offers safari experiences.
5. Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary - Located in the Kota District of Rajasthan, Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a variety of wildlife, including the critically endangered gharials and rare Gangetic river dolphins.
6. Kanha National Park - Located in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha National Park is one of the largest national parks in India and is famous for its tiger reserve and diverse wildlife.
7. Bhilai - Bhilai is an industrial city in Chhattisgarh known for Bhilai Steel Plant. It also has some beautiful temples like Maitri Bagh and Shivnath Temple.
8. Sirpur - Sirpur is an ancient town known for its historical and archaeological significance. It houses several ancient temples, Buddhist monasteries, and ruins.