Want to spend your vacation exploring a relatively less explored tourist destination in India? Well , then you must visit Raipur , one of the most beautiful cities of Chhattisgarh. It’s also the capital city of Chhattisgarh. And do you know what the best part is? Paytm is offering attractive domestic flight booking offers on Goa to Raipur flights. So what are you waiting for? Book a cheap flight ticket from Goa to Raipur today , and get going to one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Chhattisgarh.

Raipur , formerly a part of Madhya Pradesh , is now the capital city of the Chhattisgarh state that was formed in November 2000. The city has some of the biggest steel markets and industrial centers in the country. Aluminium , coal and power industries being some of the most common industries , besides the steel industry that the city is famous for.

Places to visit in Raipur are as follows:

The Mahant Ghasi Memorial Museum was built in 1875 on the orders of Raja Mahant Ghasidas of Rajnandgaon and is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations in Raipur. It is also one of the oldest museums in India.

Dedicated to the Hindu God , Lord Rama , the Doodhadhari Monastery and Temple is another popular tourist attraction in Raipur. According to popular belief , the temple was built by the King Jaitsing in the 17th century , in the honour of a saint called Balbhadra Das whose only source of food was milk.

Built by the Kalchuri Emperor , King Brahmadei in 1404 AD , the Budhapara lake is the perfect tourist destination for those looking for peace and solitude , away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. Spend some time on the banks of this river gazing at the beautiful mother nature.

• Mahamaya Temple
• Vivekanand Sarovar
• Kevalya Dam
• Hajra Waterfall

Being home to one of the oldest tribal societies in India , you will find a lot of handicrafts here. From stone sculptures to bell metal to wrought iron items to terracotta , you will be spoilt for choice when shopping in Raipur.

Here are some of the places that you can shop at for these items , when in Raipur.

• Mahoba Bazar
• Pandari Road
• City Mall 36
• RK Mall
• Magneto Mall

Raipur is well connected with most major Indian cities such as New Delhi , Ahmedabad , Bhopal , Bangalore Jaipur , Hyderabad and Indore. As there is no direct bus or train from Goa to Raipur , it is advisable to book an online air ticket from Goa to Raipur. It will help you save time and make your travel less hectic. Check the Goa Raipur flight booking offers on Paytm , if you want to get the best deals on your flight booking

If you are travelling to Raipur , you don’t need to worry about transportation as there are a large number of autos , taxis , buses and tuk-tuks plying during the day. All these are easily available , no matter what part of the city you are in. And the best part is they are cheap , too. The city buses come under Raipur Nagar Nigam Transport Limited , whereas the intra-city buses come under Raipur City Bus Limited (RCBL).

Airport Name: Swami Vivekananda Airport

Airport Code: RPR (IATA) and VERP (ICAO)

The Raipur airport is located at Mana , situated between Raipur and Naya Raipur. In terms of air passenger traffic , the Raipur airport is the 29th busiest airport in India whereas , in terms of aircraft movement it is the 32nd busiest airport in India. On reaching the airport , you can take a taxi , cab or a bus to reach out to any part of the city.

Goa is the fun capital of India. Though the smallest state in size , it is one of the biggest revenue producers in terms of the country’s income generated through tourism. Every year millions of tourists from all parts of the world come to Goa to explore the beautiful beaches , vibrant nightlife and world heritage architecture. Goa was recently declared as the state with the ‘best quality of life’ by the National Commission for Population.

Located in Dabolim , and around 30 km from Panjim , the Goa Airport is operated as a civil enclave in INS Hansa , a military airbase. Considering the air traffic congestion and the increasing number of passengers flying to and from the Goa airport , a new airport at Mopa is already under construction.

Airport Name: Dabolim Airport

Airport Code: GOI (IATA) and VOGO (ICAO)

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