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Renowned worldwide for Kosa (a
fine quality silk), Raigarh is a beautiful heritage city located in the
state of Chhattisgarh. It is the administrative headquarters of Raigarh
district and is widely known as the cultural capital of the state.
The city is a perfect tourist destination to visit and has various popular
sightseeing spots like Ram Jharna, Shri Shyam Mandir and Gomarda Wildlife
Sanctuary. Raigarh travel guide is incomplete without a mention of its rich
heritage and culture. The city is very popular for its popular dance forms
like Kathak and the annual classical music concert named as Chakradhar
Samaroh. It is very profoundly known for its state of art sponge iron
plants.
Raigarh was a princely state before Indian Independence. The king and his
sons of those times still used to live here till recently.
Raigarh is well connected to
the rest of Chhattisgarh by roadways. The town has its own Railway Station
named as Raigarh Railway Station. It is well connected to major cities in
India.
Raigarh Airport
is under construction and will be ready be May 2017. The nearest domestic /
international Airport from Raigarh is
Swami Vivekananda International
Airport, Raipur, roughly 5 hours drive from Raigarh. It is well
connected with major cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and
Mumbai etc.
Raigarh Quick Facts
State: Chhattisgarh
Languages: Hindi and Chhattisgarhi
Average Climate: Tropical type; Hot in summers, Moderately cool in winters
Best time to visit: October - March
STD Code: 07762
Famous For: Religious and Wildlife |
