"Raipur is gradually becoming the leading education hub of North India. Along with IIT, AIIMS, IIIT, NIT, national Law University and Journalism University, various medical colleges and higher education institutes are now being established in the city."
- Shrichand Sundrani,, political leader of Raipur
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About Raipur
Aurangabad to Raipur distnce : 738 km
Estimated travel time : 11.3 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 “Ramayana.”
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 Aurangabad to Raipur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Aurangabad to Raipur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Aurangabad to Raipur distance is 738 Km and is 11.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Nagpur - Located approximately halfway between Aurangabad and Raipur, Nagpur is a major city in Maharashtra known for its oranges and wildlife sanctuaries like Pench National Park.
2. Bhandara - A small town in Maharashtra, Bhandara is home to various religious sites like the Vainganga River and Suruchi Bhakt Nivas.
3. Rajnandgaon - Situated in Chhattisgarh, Rajnandgaon is known for its historical sites like the Rajmohalla Palace, Dongargarh Temple, and Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple.
4. Durg - Another city in Chhattisgarh, Durg is famous for its religious sites like Mahakoshal Art Gallery, Shree Ushalakshmi Dilip Dubey Memorial Library, and Maitri Bagh Zoo.
5. Kawardha - A scenic town in Chhattisgarh, Kawardha is known for its majestic Kawardha Palace, Radha Krishna Temple, and nearby attractions like Bhoremdeo Temple and Mandawa Waterfall.
6. Bilaspur - The second-largest city in Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur is famous for its temples like Deorani-Jethani Temple, Rama Magneto, and the nearby Bhakra Nangal Dam.
Tourist Attractions
Nandan Van Zoo and Safari
Purkhauti Muktangan
Swami Vivekanand Sarovar
FM Fun City
Gandhi Udyan
Mahant Ghasi Memorial Museum
Champaran
Banjari Mata Mandir
City Center Mall
Shahid Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium
Rajiv Lochan Mandir
Kevalya Dham Jain Temple
Shadani Darbar
ISKCON Raipur - Sri Radha Rasbihari Temple
Town Hall
Urja Park or Solar Energy Park
Kankali Talab
Mahamaya Temple
Jatmai Temple
Ghatarani Waterfalls
