Tourist Places and Things to do in Raipur

Primarily an industrial and business hub, Raipur has many places to visit to delight travellers as well. Among the most prominent tourist attractions in this Chhattisgarh capital are Urja Park, Vivekanand Sarovar, Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, Naya Raipur Central Park and Nandan Van Zoo. There are a few religious centres in the city as well including Doodhadhari Monastery and Temple, Kevalya Dham Jain Temple and Mahamaya Temple that attract devotees round-the-year. Another one of the top things to do for adventure seekers in Raipur is taking a trekking trip to Ghatarani Waterfall.

When in Raipur, indulge in retail therapy at street markets like Mahoba Bazaar and Pandari Road or shopping malls such as Ambuja City Center Mall and Magneto Mall. Handloom, stone sculptures, bell metal and wrought iron items, dokra works and terracotta products are some of the must-buys from Raipur. Signature dishes from the state of Chhattisgarh such as muthia, aamat, chila, bhajia, khurma, bara, faraa and bafauri are available at all the top restaurants in Raipur and must not be missed.
Nearby historical places such as Durg and Bilaspur make perfect weekend getaways from Raipur.