The capital city of the state of Chattisgarh, Raipur is also its largest. Before the formation of Chattisgarh, Raipur used to be a part of Madhya Pradesh. Bordered by the Mahanadi River on east, Maikal hills on the west, Chota Nagpur Plateau on the north, and Deccan Plateau on the south, Raipur is a landlocked city. Raipur features a tropical wet and dry climate, characterized by moderate weather conditions all year round with the exception of March to June (when it gets uncomfortably hot). You can get to Raipur by trains (Raipur Junction railway station) or flights (Swami Vivekananda Airport, located 15 km south of Raipur). Presently, Raipur is the hub of education in the state, owing to the presence of several esteemed institutions such as NIT, IIM, AIIMS, IIIT, and Hidayatullah National Law University. Naya Raipur, the new capital of the state, is the sixth planned city in the country. 3 Star Hotels in Raipur offer comfortable lodging to corporate travellers, entrepreneurs, foreign tourists, families, couples, and even solo travellers. Three star hotels in Raipur usually boast in-room amenities such as a cozy bed, a wardrobe, an attached balcony (sometimes), a hot water kettle (and provisions to make tea/coffee), a coffee table, other furniture, and an attached bathroom providing running hot/cold water. At 3 star hotels, you can expect amenities such as an in-house restaurant/bar, onsite parking space laundry service, room service, and round-the-clock security. Certain 3 star hotels will even have a gym/fitness centre and a swimming pool. Tourist attractions, shopping malls, restaurants, and hospitals should be located in the vicinity of these hotels. While visiting Raipur, tick off tourist spots/landmarks such as Swami Vivekanand Sarovar, Energy Park, Gandhi Udyan, Mahant Ghasidas Sangrahalaya, Mahakoshal Art Gallery, Nandan Van Zoo, Wonderland Water Park, Banjari Mandir, Hatkeshwar Mandir, and Make In India Square. Girnar Restaurant, Sukh Sagar Restaurant, Manju Mamta Restaurant, Chungfah Chinese Restaurant, Yo China, Naivedya Thali, Nukkad The Teafe, Mario’s and Madrasi Grill are excellent places to dine out at. When it comes to shopping, Magneto The Mall, City Centre Mall, Ambuja City Centre, and City Mall 36 are your best bets.
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