About Raipur
Rampurhat to Raipur distnce : 937 km
Estimated travel time : 20.3 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 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 Rampurhat to Raipur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Rampurhat to Raipur by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Rampurhat to Raipur distance is 937 Km and is 20.3 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Bilaspur - Known as the "Rice Bowl of Chhattisgarh," Bilaspur is famous for its temples, historical sites, and natural beauty. Some popular attractions here include the Ratanpur Temple, Kutaghat Dam, and Khadia Dam.
2. Ambikapur - Located in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, Ambikapur is known for its scenic beauty and ancient temples. Major attractions worth visiting include the Shivpur Shiv Temple, Deogarh Temple, and Tattapani Hot Springs.
3. Dumka - Situated in Jharkhand, Dumka is known for its vibrant tribal culture and natural beauty. Major attractions in Dumka include the Baba Basukinath Temple, Maluti Temples, and Massanjore Dam.
4. Shantiniketan - Located in West Bengal, Shantiniketan is famous for being the home of Rabindranath Tagore and Visva Bharati University. It is a cultural and educational hub, with beautiful landscaped gardens, art galleries, and museums.
5. Bolpur - Bolpur is another important town in West Bengal and is well-known for being the gateway to Shantiniketan. It also has several attractions like the Amar Kutir Handloom Center, Kankalitala Temple, and Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary.
6. Rampurhat - Finally, you will reach Rampurhat, a small town in West Bengal known for the Nalhati Palace, Tarapith Temple, and the scenic beauty of the surrounding Birbhum district.