Raipur

Belonging to the land where rice is grown in abundance and which is famous among the people with the name of “the rice bowl of India”, Raipur is an extremely appealing place both from the point of view of tourists as well as of the local dwellers. Marked with the history its foundation that dates back to 14th Century AD, Raipur in Chattisgarh now appears to be a well flourishing commercial hub. The king with the name Kalchuri King Ramachandra has associations with Raipur’s history, as he personally took the step of laying down its foundations.

The rich and fertile land of Chattisgarh that becomes richer with the presence of Mahanadi Valley which provides the southern and eastern portion to Raipur to spread its boundary. The arable Mahanadi River along with its tributaries including Kharun, Pairy, Shivnath, Sondur as well as Joan constitutes to be the major attraction of the Raipur City. Many people believe that Raipur was initially in the control of the Mauryan Kingdom. Others believe that King Brahmdeo Rai took the initiative to found it.

• Visiting the Mahant Ghasi Das Memorial Museum.

• Viewing the beauty of Burha Talab.

• Paying homage to the Dudhadari Temple, a temple having the existence of over 500 years.

• Witnessing the art gallery as well as the museum located in the Shaheed Smarak Complex.

 

As you travel in and around Raipur, you come across a series of beguiling sites that make Raipur a must place to be at least twice a year. For art lovers, there are loads of surprises that can be discovered at the Shabari Handicrafts Emporium or at the Art Gallery of Sushilpikangan or at the Mohakoshal Art gallery.

In addition to the above-mentioned sites, you have the Mahamaya Temple to captivate you or the Hirakund Dam to make you awestruck. Other sites include the Sita Nadi Sanctury, the Kanha National Park, as well as the Vivekananda Ashram. Apart from the Mahanadi group of rivers, another reservoir of water is the Budhapara Lake. These sites are always there to catch you fantasy and are more than enough for anyone to have a reason to plan a trip to the city of Raipur.

 

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