Ravishing Raipur Needs To Be Visited : Satiating Your Wanderlust!
Raipur | Image Resource : wikimapia.org
Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh is the biggest and largest steel market of India. It is a beautiful city and it is on the fertile plain of Mahanadi river. It is also famous for its coal, aluminium and plywood. It was a busy city after Indore when part of Madhya Pradesh and after becoming a state the capital is developed. The scenic beauty of the city attracts tourists all-round the year and today it is an emerging trade and education hub of the state.
The important tourist attractions of the place are mahant ghasidas memorial museum, mahamaya temple, Budhapara Lake, hejra waterfall, Kevalya Dham, nandavan garden, etc. As it is the biggest steel market of the country one will feel that the city lacks in natural wealth. Being on the fertile plain the city is beautiful and it has Maikal hill on the North West and on the south it has the Deccan plateau. Hailed as the “rice bowl of India” it merges with the chotta Nagpur plateau.
Tourist Attractions Of Raipur
Being the rice bowl of India the city is fertile and it is famous for its waterfalls, temples and rivers.
Hajra Waterfall
Hajra Waterfall | Image Resource : blogspot.com
It is a popular picnic spot and it has a 46m high falls and it is situated amidst dense forests and tunnels. It is open from 7 in the morning to 7 in the evening and it has not lost its natural appeal as the government painstakingly strives to maintain its appeal. Verdant forest cover has made it appealing.
Budhapara Lake
If you are searching for a quiet place then, this is the one. You can sit on the banks and watch the alluring waters of the lake and sit for hours together in solitude pondering on your goals. The lake was built in the 14th century and even today it is a popular picnic spot. You can go boating in the lake.
Vivekanand Sarovar
Vivekanand Sarovar | Image Resource : onlinecg.in
It is famous as it is a garden near the lake and it houses 37 feet tall statue of swami Vivekananda. It is believed that it was the favourite spot of the swami during his visit to the city. The property is beautiful with gardens and it is maintained well.
Nandavan Garden
It houses a mini zoo and it is situated on the banks of Khaaroon River. Panthers, leopards and deers are the animals in the zoo. It also has a park with landscaped gardens and tall trees. It is open on all days from 9 in the morning to 5 in the evening.
Mahamaya Temple
It is dedicated to goddess Kali and it is believed that the goddess possess powers of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva and so it is a great healing centre. Navarathri is famous in the temple.
Raipur Railway Station: Highest Revenue Earner
Raipur Railway Station | Image Resource : indiarailinfo.com
It is one of the busiest stations of the country handling about 3 lakh passengers daily. It is governed by the south east central railway and it has been granted grade A -1 as it is the highest revenue earning railway in India. A misting system has been introduced by the railways in the Raipur railway station and it is helpful to get away from the heat during the summers. It is the first station to introduce this technology.