One Day Trip to Raipur
Raipur is rich in natural beauty and historical legacy. Its hills, rivers, ancient art and architecture will leave every tourist enthralled. Following independence from British rule, the district of Raipur was integrated in Central Provinces and Berar. When the new state of Chhattisgarh was formed in the year 2000, Raipur became its capital. There are lot more to find and explore in this part of Chhattisgarh. If traveling to Raipur and looking to cover all famous destinations then plan your trip wisely to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. No doubt it will be quite tough to explore all the famous destinations in a day yetHow to reach Raipur ?

Approximate Cab Charges:
Half Day City Tour of Raipur (4 to 5 hours/ 4 hours 40 kms package):Budget: Rs. 650-900
SUV: Rs. 1000-2250
Group Travel: Rs. 1500
Full Day City Tour of Raipur (8 to 9 hours/ 8 hours 80 kms)
Budget: Rs. 1100-1500
SUV: Rs. 1750-4500
Group Travel: Rs. 2750
Visit popular temples during morning hours

Explore wildlife during noon
After a peaceful and refreshing beginning to the day with divine blessings, you can plan out your afternoon for picnic. Near to Mahamaya temple there are a few more attractions which make for pleasant picnic spots. Lake Maharaja Bandh, Kho-Kho Lake, and Budhapara Lake. Budhapara Lake was built by Kalchuri emperor King Brahmadeo. Dating back from 1402 AD, the lake is a much-loved picnic spot in the region. You can head to Udanti Sanctuaty famous for wild buffalo and other species to get close view of mother nature.Spend evening in a relaxed manner
One can spend the evening in a relaxed way at the calm and leisurely environs of a restaurant and relish the delicious food of Raipur at various restaurants open near the tourist places. Reasonably priced, the variety of delectable food preparations of diverse cuisines are a boon for the hungry travellers. There are a number of pocket friendly dhabas and other eating joints besides chic restaurants for those who want to splurge. From local dishes to international cuisines, vegetarian to non-vegetarian, traditional food to popular fast foods, the restaurants present a wide range of choices to visitors. One must not forget to try out the local delicacies. The special delicacies of Raipur and Chhattisgarh are the sweet items Petha, Rakhia Badi and Jalebi.Shopping is a must-do activity to wrap up the day. The city of Raipur boasts of a rich heritage and a promising future. Raipur may not be your usual shopping haven for high-end labels. But what it offers you is both unique and beautiful. Those with an eye for exotic handcraft items and ethnic wear are sure to have a delightful shopping experience in Raipur. The masterly skill of the tribal people here in producing handcrafted items from natural raw materials is unmatched. Bell metal, terracotta, wrought iron items, stone sculptures, candle stands, toy musicians, animals besides ritual items like Jhaari and Laman Diya are a must buy.