Raipur is the capital of the newly formed State of Chhattisgarh, carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 2000. The city believed to be founded in the 14th century AD by the Kalchuri King Ram Chandra is centrally located in Chattisgarh. Raipur is the biggest city of the region and a fast developing important industrial centre. The city lying on the Mumbai - Nagpur - Haora mainline, is well connected by air and rail and is a good base to visit the tourist centers of the region

Tourist Attractions Arang Bhilai Champaran Mathpurena Rajim Sirpur   Dams, Lakes, Beaches and Waterfalls Budhapara Lake Burha Talab Kho-Kho Lake Maharajabandh Lake   Fairs, Festivals and Events Bhoramdeo Festival Champaran Annual Fair Hareli Festival Pola Festival Rajim Lochan Festival Teeja Festival   Forts, Palaces, Monuments and Museums Mahakoshal Art Gallery Mahant Ghasi Memorial Museum Museum (Laxman Temple Premises) Shaheed Smarak Complex   Getaways Bastar Sheorinarayan Turturiya   Gurdwara Guru Nanak Devji Gurdwara   Parks, Gardens and Zoos Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary Bhoramdeo Sanctuary Nandan Van Nature Centre Rajiv Smriti Van Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary Udanti Sanctuary   Spiritual Centers Vivekananda Ashram   Temples Balaji Temple Bhand Dewal Temple Bhoramdeo Temple Doodhadhari Monastery and Temple Gandheswar Temple Hatkeshwar Mahadev Temple and Mahadev Ghat Jagannath Dev Temple Laxman Temple Mahamaya Temple Shadani Darbar Shwetamber Jain Temple