Raipur is the capital of Chhattisgarh and is one of the largest cities in the state. The city is surrounded by the Maikal hill on the north-west and river Mahanadi on the east. The city has a rich history which dates back to around 2nd century AD and its early existence and history can be found out from the ancient remains. Raipur is now a major commercial center and is in the industrial and socio-economic sectors. Hundreds of varieties of rice are grown in this region owing to acres of fertile land, which is how Raipur gets its name, ‘Rice bowl of India’. There are a number of ways to reach Raipur. Raipur has its own domestic airport. Swami Vivekananda Airport is a 23-minute drive away from the main city and is connected to major cities like Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Chennai, Bangalore, Indore, Kolkata, Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai etc. Raipur’s own railway station, named Raipur Railway Station is connected to the major cities and towns in Chhattisgarh as well as other states in India. Raipur has a good network of roads connecting the city to major towns and cities nearby. State and private run buses ply to most of these cities frequently. Business hotels in Raipur mostly cater to those visiting the city for corporate and business transactions. These hotels are usually located not very far from the major industrial hubs, business sectors and commercial sectors. Business hotels in Raipur aim to provide all the amenities that might be required in a corporate or business setting like in-house conference rooms with projector and free Wi-Fi. The hotels also allow speedy check-in and check-out. They are also conveniently located in neighbourhoods which are easily accessible at all times. One can easily commute within the city from here. Business hotels in Raipur usually have an in-house restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner for all their guests. Apart from the recent progress in the commercial sector, Raipur is now slowly growing as a major tourist destination. Some of the major attractions in Raipur are Guru Tegh Bahadur Museum, Kanha National Park, Amarkantak, Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary, Mahant Ghasidas Museum, Rajeev Smriti Van, Gandhi Udyan, Budha lake. The city has many historical monuments and archeological sites which serves as a testament of the city’s rich history and culture. Raipur has plenty of shopping options as well. Wooden handicrafts, intricate zari and zardosi textiles, exquisite furniture, and metal jewellery are some the specialities of Raipur. The months between October to march are the best time to visit this city.
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