Raipur, the capital city of Chattisgarh has exponential industrial growth, and has become a major business hub in central India and is ranked 7th in Ease of Living Index 2019 by Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It is home to many stunning lakes, ancient temples and terracotta industries, and is known for its vibrant steel plants, over 200 steel mills, and a slew of coal and aluminum industries. Raipur is famously called rice bowl of Central India as most of the traditional food items here are made up to rice flour. Famous breakfasts of this regions are fara/muthiya, angakar roti,chousera roti. Raipur has a tropical wet and dry climate, temperatures remain moderate throughout the year, except from March to June, which can be extremely hot. Raipur has become a big educational hub of Chhattisgarh and is the only city in India which is home to IIM, NIT, AIIMS, Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), and IIIT.

Nearby: Short time retreats

Ghatarani Falls: Located in: Shri Ghatarani Temple, Raipur, Address: Chhattisgarh 493109, Height:25–30 Meters.

Nandan Van Zoo and Safari:Location: Hirapur Colony, Raipur, Distance from Raipur: 16kms.

Swami Vivekananda Sarovar:Timings: 6AM-9AM and 3PM-8PM, Entry Fee: No Entry Fee.

Gandhi Udhyan Park:Nayapara Rd, New Mangal Bazar, Nayapara, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, Timings: 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Entry Fee: No entry fee.

MM Fun City:Baktara Village Godhi Road Nava Gaon, Arang, Chhattisgarh 492101, MM Fun City is open from 10:30 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and from 10:30 AM to 8 PM on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). However, the restaurant timing is from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM on all days, Ticket prices: INR 400 per person for families (at least one female member is required) and INR 500 per person for stag entry, on weekdays. The ticket prices are INR 450 per person for families and INR 550 per person for stag entry on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays.The entry for children below 2.75 feet in height is free.

Within City: Quick refreshment

City Center Mall: IGVP, Pandri, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, Timings: 10AM to 10 PM.

Banjari Mata Mandir: Location: Raipur, Chattisgarh, Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Entry fee: No entry fee.

Iskon Temple: Location: Great Eastern Road Opp. Maharishi Vidya Mandir Alopi Nagar, Chhattisgarh 492001, Timings: 6 AM — 8 PM.

Pujya Shadani Darbar: Pandri Rd, Pandri, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492004, Timings: All days, 6am — 1pm, 5pm — 10pm.

Snow World: First Floor City Center Mall Unit №221, Chhattisgarh 492004, Timings: 11:00 am — 10:00 pm.

Water falls: Feel the flow of nature

Hajra Falls: Distance from City:150.6 km, Height: 45 Meters.

Ghatarani Waterfall: Located in: Shri Ghatarani Temple, Raipur, Address: Chhattisgarh 493109, Height:25–30 Meters.

Tirathgarh Waterfall: Address: Kanger Valley National Park, Tirathgar, Chhattisgarh 49444, Height: 91 m.

Chitrakote Waterfalls: Address: Tiratha, Chhattisgarh 494010, Height: 30 m, Watercourse: Indravati River.

Chitradhara Waterfall: Address: 494005, Potanar, Chhattisgarh, Height:91 Meters.

Hill stations: Enjoy the scenic beauty

Mainpat: Distance from The city:365.1Km, Family Places:Dhakpo Monastery, FishFalls, TigerPoint,Tibet Refugee Camp, MehtaPoint, Jaljali, Tatapani, Best time to visit:during the monsoon and winter months.

Chirmiri: Distance from The City: 300km, Family Places: Lord Jagannath Temple, Baigpara, Amritdhara waterfall, Ratanpur Mahamaya Temple, Hasdeo River, Best time to visit: October to April.

Bailadila: Distance from The City: 359Km, Family Places:Danteshwari Temple, Bhanjaa temple,Indravati National Park,BodhgatSath Dar,Barsur, Best time to visit:October — March.

Gadiya Mountain: Distance from The City:136Km, Family Places:Kanker Palace, Malanjhkudum Waterfall,Charre-Marre Waterfall,Shivani Temple, Best time to visit:October-March.

Ambikapur: Distance from City:336 Km, Family Places:Shivpur Shiv Temple,Mahamaya Temple,Rakasganda Fall, Jogimira Caves,Tiger Point, Best time to visit:February, March, October, November, December.

Theme parks: Thrills that give you Chills

Fun World: Rides:Fun Water Slides, Family Rides, Wave Pool, Kids Pool, Kids Ride, Rain Dance,Kids Zone, Family Pool, Tube Slide, Swimming Pool, Jamberoo, Restaurant & Bucket Splash, Contact Number: 92000 92888,9200030303, Timings: Mon — Fri 10:30 am — 6:30 pm,Sat & Sun 10:30 am — 7:30 pm.

Wonderland Park: Rides:Tube Slides, Pendulum Slides, Giant Wheel, Boasts an Olympic Size, Swimming Pool, Swing Chair Ride, Kids Water Rides, Water Slides & Kids Pools, Contact Number:7000960472,9754455589, Timings:Mon — Sun 10:00 am — 5:00 pm.

Water World Water Park: Rides:Water Tube Umbrella Rides, Roller Slides, Swing Chair, Mini Pirate Ship, Wave Pool, Matterhorn, Frisbee & Spanish Bull Fight, Contact Number:9329 777888, Timings: Open 24 Hours

MM Fun City:Baktara Village Godhi Road Nava Gaon, Arang, Chhattisgarh 492101, MM Fun City is open from 10:30 AM to 7 PM on weekdays and from 10:30 AM to 8 PM on weekends (Saturday and Sunday). However, the restaurant timing is from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM on all days, Ticket prices :INR 400 per person for families (at least one female member is required) and INR 500 per person for stag entry, on weekdays. The ticket prices are INR 450 per person for families and INR 550 per person for stag entry on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and public holidays.The entry for children below 2.75 feet in height is free.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

Bilaspur:The best times to visit Bilaspur for ideal weather are January 22nd to April 1st or October 15th to December 23rd.

Durg: The best season to visit Bhilai is the winter season in the months of October to March.

Bhilai: The best season to visit Bhilai is the winter season in the months of October to March. The summers in Bhilai are hot and exhausting and generally avoided by the tourists.

Mainpat: The best time to visit Mainpat is during the monsoon and winter months.Places to See: Dhakpo Shedupling Monastery, Fish Point, Tiger Point, Parpatiya Sunset Point, Mehta Point, Jaljali, Mercury Falls, Daroga Jharna, Bhutahi Jalprapat.

Kanker: The best time to make a visit to the Kanker district is from October through March when the temperature is pleasant and ideal for visiting the place.

Religious places: Experience subtlety

Iskon Temple: Location: Great Eastern Road Opp. Maharishi Vidya Mandir Alopi Nagar, Chhattisgarh 492001, Timings: 6 AM — 8 PM.

Maa Banjari Mandir: Location: Raipur, Chattisgarh, Timings: 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Entry fee: No entry fee.

Temple of Saint Vallabh Acharya:address: Champaran, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 493885, India, Timings: All days of the week, 7:00 AM — 7:00 PM, no entry fee.

Qadri Masjid Prayag Vihar: Moti Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Santoshi Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492015.

Raipur Christian Church:Canal Linking Rd, near Sri Krishna Medical Centre, New Purena, Mahaveer Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492006, Timings: Monday- Saturday:8:00 Am — 8:00 Pm, Sunday: 9:30 Am — 12:00 Pm.

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture

Make in India Square:Bhawanipatna — Raipur Hwy, Shatabdi Nagar, Telibandha, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492006.

Shahid Bhagat Singh Statue.

Shree Mahaveer Stupa: 4, Main Rd & Sadar Bazar Rd, Sadar Bazar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001.

Pioneer Monument: Civic Center Area, Sector 5, Bhilai 490006 India.

Swami Vivekananda: See The Largest Statue: Timings: 6AM-9AM and 3PM-8PM, Entry Fee: No Entry Fee.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

Mahant Ghasidas Samarak Sangrahalay: Ghadi Chowk, Raj Bhawan Rd, Civil Lines, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, Entry fee: INR 5 per head. The museum will be closed on Mondays and on remaining days Mahant Ghasidas Sangrahalaya can be visited during timings 10:00 AM — 06:00 PM.

DKNS Memorial Geological Museum: 239, First Floor, Ramkund, Opp. Sidharth Geo Consultant, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, Timings: Mon — Sat 10:00 am — 6:30 pm, Sunday Closed, Entry: Free.

Chhattisgarh Science Center: Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492014, Timings: Tue — Fri & Sun 10:00 am — 5:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am — 5:30 pm, Mon Closed.

Shabari State Emporium: Ground Floor, Gallery №03, Rajiv Gandhi Handicraft Bhawan Opposite DLF Multi Level Car Parking, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Delhi-110001, India,

Guru Tegh Bahadur Museum: Civil Lines, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001, March to October — Timings : 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, November to February — Timings : 8.00 am to 5.30 pm, (Timings are subject to change without prior information), Ticket Adult — Rs.10/- Child — Rs.5/- (Below 12 years).

National parks: Wild Splendour

Nandan Van: Location: Hirapur Colony, Raipur, Distance from Raipur: 16kms.

Python Forest: Location: Durg, Distance from Raipur: 41kms.

Indravati (Kutru) National Park: Location: Dantewad district, Distance from Raipur: 345.6kms.

Guru Ghasi Das (Sanjay) National Park: Location: Koriya district, Distance from Raipur: 294kms.

Kanger Valley National Park: Location: Bastar, Distance from Raipur: 304.8kms.

Wildlife sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of nature

Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: 40 kms from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 495001, India, Timings: 6am- 6pm, Entry Fee: Indian-Rs 50/- per head, Foreign Nationals-Rs 100/- per head, Foreign Child-Rs 35/- per head, Still Camera-Rs 50/-.

Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: Bilaspur, Distance from Raipur: 167 Kms

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: Beladula Road, Deogaon, Chhattisgarh 493778, Timings: 9am — 5pm, Entry Fee: INR 55 per person for Indian tourists, INR 200 per person for foreign tourists. A guide can be requested with an additional cost of INR 250.

Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: NH 16, Bhairamgarh, Chhattisgarh 494450, Timings:operates from 6:45 AM to 11 AM and then from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM during the summer season. The operating hours are from 6 AM to 10:30 AM and then from 3 PM to 6:30 PM during the winter season. The sanctuary remains closed from 1st July to 31st October, owing to the monsoons,Entry Fee: INR 55 per person for Indian tourists and INR 200 per person for foreign tourists. A guide can be requested with an additional cost of INR 250.

Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary : Location: Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary, Sarangarh, Raigarh,Distance from Raipur: 250kms

Adventure Sports: Enjoy the adrenaline search.

Bungee Jumping, Go-Karting, Trekking, Boating, Kayaking.

Local Business:

Agro and Food Processing, Mineral Mining, Biotechnology, Cement, Steel, Textile, Power, Waste management and recycling, Construction and infrastructure, Automobile Industries.

Medical Emergencies:

MMI Narayana MultiSpeciality Hospital, Gayatri Hospital, Sanjivan Hospital, Srimaa Sarada, Arogyadham Hospital, Shri Mahadevam Hospital.