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Metropolis in Chhattisgarh, India
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Raipur (रायपुर Rāypur) is the largest city in Chhattisgarh. It had been the seat of government of the state until the formation of Naya Raipur. There is not a great deal for visitors to see with most tourists visiting the surrounding region.
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A small but well maintained museum with exhibits on the history of the state and an impressive collection of carvings, upstairs has a display of tribal artifacts and models. The museum ground has a beautiful open air restaurant where you can try interesting tribal food at street food prices, There is also a well equipped government tourist office, recommended.
Anupam Garden
City Clock Tower
Budha Talab
A large statue in the center of a somewhat shabby lake (under refurbishment). Built in honour of Swami Vivekanada who was chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna and is credited with introducing yoga and Vedanta to the western world. There are boat rides in the evening.
A basic business hotel, AC, close to the airport.
A deluxe business hotel, AC, close to the railway station.
By train
By bus
There are bus services to Nagpur, Amravati, Mandla, Jagdalpur, Ambikapur and Sambalpur.
Autos and city buses are available from the train and bus station. Booking through a mobile app is cheaper if you want to save a few rupees.
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