About Raipur
Attingal to Raipur distnce : 1909 km
Estimated travel time : 35.9 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 Attingal to Raipur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Attingal to Raipur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Attingal to Raipur distance is 1909 Km and is 35.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Kochi - Explore the historical city of Kochi, known for its stunning backwaters, colonial architecture, and picturesque Chinese fishing nets.
2. Guruvayur - Make a stop at Guruvayur, home to the famous Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus in Kerala.
3. Thrissur - Visit Thrissur, often called the "Cultural Capital of Kerala," and explore its famous Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur Zoo, and Athirapally Falls.
4. Coimbatore - While taking a slightly longer route, you can pass through Coimbatore, known as the "Manchester of South India." Visit the famous Marudamalai Temple or indulge in some shopping at the city's bustling markets.
5. Mysore - If you wish to extend your journey further, consider a stop at Mysore, known for its majestic Mysore Palace, Chamundi Hills, and grand Dasara celebrations.
6. Hampi - Another option is to take a detour and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi, renowned for its ancient ruins and temple complexes.
7. Nagpur - On the final leg of your journey, you can visit Nagpur, famous for its orange orchards and explore attractions like Deeksha Bhoomi, Sitabuldi Fort, and Maharaj Bagh Zoo.