5 cool cities to visit near Raipur
Are you looking for quick getaways from Raipur? Here are some places where you can take a swift tour.
Raigarh
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Raigarh is a tribal city in the Chhattisgarh state of India. It is cosmopolitan by nature, accommodating a population from Schedule Tribe, Marwar, Christian, Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Bihar, etc. regions. Despite having a diverse community, Raigarh is a peaceful town. Some of the attractions in the vicinity include-
- Putka-Devpahari range
- Gomarda wildlife sanctuary
- Hemgir forest range
Distance between Raipur and Raigarh: 260 kilometers, 5.5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Raipur to Raigarh
Jagdalpur
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Jagdalpur is a city around the tribal regions of Chhattisgarh. The city homes the Bastar Palace, built by the former rulers of the region. With a lush green environment, the city presents a peaceful natural environment. But, the region also faces occasional threats from the anti-government teams of the region. If you wish to visit this place, please check the local news and schedule accordingly. Apart from Bastar Palace, some of the great sites in this region are-
- Chitradhara Waterfall
- Anthropological Museum
- Balaji temple
Distance between Raipur and Jagdalpur: 289 kilometers, 6.5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Raipur to Jagdalpur
Korba
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It is an industrial city located on the South Eastern Coalfields of India. It is a great place for industrial tour as it homes- National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company (CSPGC), Bharat Aluminium Company and Lanco Amarkantak Power Plant.
Distance between Raipur and Korba: 230 kilometers, 5.5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Raipur to Korba
Durg
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Durg is a populated city in the state of Chhattisgarh. It also homes many temples of different religions and thus hosts devotees and tourists all round the year. Some of the important sites here are-
- Maitri Bagh
- Nandanvan Zoo
- Kaivalya Dham Jain temple
- Chandi Mandir
- Hindi Bhawan
Distance between Raipur and Durg: 40 kilometers, 1.5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Raipur to Durg
Sambalpur
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It is a peaceful town in the western parts of Odisha. Some of the great sites in the region include-
- Sambalpur deer park
- Maa Samaleswari temple
- Gandhi Minar
- Hirakud dam
Distance between Raipur and Sambalpur: 275 kilometers, 5 hours drive
Book a taxi from Raipur to Sambalpur
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Traditional food of Chhattisgarh
