Raipur, capital of the newly formed 26th state of Indian democracy, Chhattisgarh. The state was cut out of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 2000. The city is believed to be founded in the last quarter of the 14th century, by the Kalchuri King Ram Chandra, this city is centrally located in Chattisgarh and maybe that is why was chossen as the states capital. Raipur is the biggest city in the region and is one of the fastest growing industrial centre not only in the state but India as well. The establishment of Chili Steel Plant in the region has boosted the pace of development of the city. City of Raipur acts as a stop on the way to Kanha national park and also to Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur and Puri in Orissa. This stopover can be very entertaining as the visitors can enjoy various Buddhist monasteries and temples of this city.

The city of Raipur is lies in the centre of the state of Chattisgarh, with the Mahanadi River to its east and thick forests to the south.

1200 mm. (July to mid-September)

Summer:   45 °C - 29 °C
Winter:       27 °C - 10 °C

October to March

Raipur is connected by Air with Delhi-Bhubaneshwar, Bhopal,and Jabalpur.

It is an important station of S.E. Railway on Mumbai, Nagpur-Calcutta Route.

The National Highway 6 passes through the city and National Highway No.43 links it with Vijaya Nagaram.

Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, Mahakoshal Art Gallery, Doodhadhari Monastery and Temple, Mahamaya Temple, Hatkeswar Mahadev Temple, Mahadev Ghat, Mathpurena, Budhapara lake, Champaran.