About Raipur
Nathdwara to Raipur distnce : 1195 km
Estimated travel time : 23.8 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 Nathdwara to Raipur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Nathdwara to Raipur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Nathdwara to Raipur distance is 1195 Km and is 23.8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Udaipur - Known as the "City of Lakes," Udaipur is famous for its beautiful palaces, lakes, and gardens. Some popular attractions include City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jag Mandir, and Jagdish Temple.
2. Chittorgarh - Famous for its massive Chittorgarh Fort, this ancient city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort complex is the largest in India and offers a glimpse into the rich history of the region.
3. Bhilwara - Known as the "Textile City of Rajasthan," Bhilwara is a major center for the textile industry. It is also home to various historic temples like Harni Mahadev Temple and Kyara Ke Balaji.
4. Bundi - This small town is known for its medieval forts, palaces, stepwells, and ancient havelis. The Bundi Palace, Taragarh Fort, and Raniji ki Baori are popular attractions here.
5. Kota - Located on the banks of the Chambal River, Kota is famous for its beautiful palaces, gardens, and the Kota Barrage. City Palace, Garh Palace, and Chambal Gardens are must-visit places here.
6. Raigarh - This city in Chhattisgarh is known for its rich mineral resources and is often called the "Coal Capital of India." The Ram Jharna Waterfall and the Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary are popular attractions in the area.