"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
Chandrapur to Raipur distnce : 362 km
Estimated travel time : 7.4 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 Chandrapur to Raipur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandrapur to Raipur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandrapur to Raipur distance is 362 Km and is 7.4 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Tadoba National Park - Located near Chandrapur, it is one of the most popular tiger reserves in India and a great spot for wildlife enthusiasts.
2. Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary - Situated in Gondia district, this sanctuary is known for its varied flora and fauna, including tigers, leopards, and birds.
3. Pench National Park - Another famous tiger reserve located on the border of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, it is known for its rich biodiversity and picturesque landscapes.
4. Bhandara - A town located in Maharashtra, Bhandara is known for its beautiful temples, including Ganesh Temple and Futaai Mai Temple.
5. Rajnandgaon - A city in Chhattisgarh, Rajnandgaon is famous for its ancient temples like Ghatarani and Dongargarh.
6. Durg - Situated in Chhattisgarh, Durg is known for its historical significance and landmarks like Durg Fort, Jain Temples, and Maitri Bagh.
7. Bhilai - Famous for the Bhilai Steel Plant, it is one of the major cities in Chhattisgarh and known for its modern infrastructure.
8. Mahasamund - Located in Chhattisgarh, it is known for ancient temples and historical sites like the Pragya Giri or Kuleshwara Mahadeva temple.
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