How To Reach Raipur

The biggest and fast developing industrial centre, Raipur, has etched an indelible impression in the glorious chapters of Chhattisgarh's history. Today, this 'rice bowl of India' is admired around the world for its flourishing industries that have made a name in the world market. However, the flourishing fame of the city owes as much as to its industries as to its major tourist hotspots. The historical gems of the place like its monuments and other age-old buildings relate the archaeological significance of the land. Some of the historical places here offer you beauty and glitz of the place. During your visit, don't miss out on the tourist hotspots, which display the uniqueness of Raipur. Adding to the colors of Raipur is its shopping destinations of the city, which allure every person visiting the land. To explore the authentic beauty of the land, go ahead and explore Raipur. The writing below provides you all the necessary information on how to reach Raipur.

Traveling To Raipur

By Air
Raipur airport, located 20 km to the south of Raipur, serves as the major airport of Chhattisgarh. With flights operating regularly from the city, the airport always remains crowded with travelers. Being the only commercial airport in the state, the terminal acts as a nerve center of air transportation in Chhattisgarh. The airport hosts frequent flights to the major cities of Delhi, Indore, Kolkata, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar and Jabalpur. Apart from these cities, Raipur provides service to other noted destinations of Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Hyderabad and Chennai as well. To make your journey comfortable, there are number of air services like Air India, Go Air, Air India-IC, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, Kingfisher and Go Business operating from here.

By Rail
Situated on Mumbai-Howrah broad-gauge line, Raipur serves as major railway junction in South Eastern Railway. Located in Mumbai, Kolkata and Nagpur route, the rail route of the city serves as most reasonable means of transportation. A number of express and passenger trains in this route carry huge number of passengers every day. Some of the noted trains passing through Raipur route are Rajadhani Express connecting to Delhi, the Bilaspur-Nizamuddin Gondwana Express from New Delhi to Raipur via Bilaspur and there is a big list of passenger trains connecting to the small cities and towns within the state.

By Road
The National Highway 6 connects Raipur to the nearby cities of Bhilai, Bilaspur, Durg, Jagadalpur, Jabalpur and Rajnandgaon. Apart from this, the NH 43 route connects Raipur to Vijaya Nagaram. The state government buses operating outside Chhattisgarh connects the city to the neighboring states of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa and Jharkhand. The routes connecting to Jhansi, Bhopal, Nagpur and Jabalpur further helps to link the city to Kolkata and Bhubaneswar. Although there is a frequent availability of buses, booking of tickets in advance is essential to enjoy a hassle free journey. To help you in exploring the city, there are number of private taxi and rickshaws.