Why go
- Metropolis in Chhattisgarh, India.
- Served by Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR).
History
Raipur is the capital city of the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Raipur is also the administrative headquarters of Raipur district and Raipur division, and the most populous city of the state. It was a part of Madhya Pradesh before the state of Chhattisgarh was formed on 1 November 2000. It is a major commercial hub for trade and commerce in the region. It has exponential industrial growth and has become a major business hub in Central India. It has been ranked as India's 6th cleanest city as per the Swachh Survekshan for the year 2021.. Raipur is ranked 7th in India's Ease of Living Index 2022 and 7th in the Municipal Performance Index 2020, both by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 4 routes: Delhi, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata
- Air Sahara S2 (737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Bhopal*, Delhi*, Mumbai*
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Bhopal*, Delhi*, Mumbai*
- Air India Limited AI (A319) · 2 routes: Delhi, Vishakhapatnam
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RPR has direct flights to 7 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Delhi, Bhopal, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Indore…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Raipur, India. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.