Places to Visit Near Raipur

Dudhadhari temple is a Hindu temple, located at Raipur Mathpara in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. The current Head Priest (Mahant) of the temple is Rajeshri Dr. Mahant Ramsundar Das Ji Maharaj. Sree Dudhdhari Math was founded by Sree Swami Balabhadradas Ji Maharaj, a monk belonging to 16th Century. As per legends Sree Swami Balabhadradas Ji Maharaj used to survive only on milk and hence came to be popularly known as Dudh Ahari Maharaj (one who consumes only milk). With the passage of time, for the sake of ease of pronunciation, the term evolved as Dudhdhari.

Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is an archaeological museum in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is located near the Ghadi Chowk in the heart of the city and it is one of the oldest museums of Chhattisgarh in history. Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is an archaeological museum in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is located near the Ghadi Chowk in the heart of the city and it is one of the oldest museums of Chhattisgarh in history.

Telibandha Lake or Marine Drive or popularly by its initials MD is a freshwater lake located at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is located in Telibandha area of the city along the Gaurav Path. Telibandha Lake or Marine Drive or popularly by its initials MD is a freshwater lake located at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. It is located in Telibandha area of the city along the Gaurav Path.

Shree Rajrajeshwari Maa Mahamaya Devi Mandir Raipur or popularly Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Mahamaya, located at Purani Basti, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The temple is one of the 36 Shaktipeeths or 36 forts of Chhattisgarh. It was renovated between 17th-18th Century by Maratha confederacy rulers. Shree Rajrajeshwari Maa Mahamaya Devi Mandir Raipur or popularly Mahamaya Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Mahamaya, located at Purani Basti, Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The temple is one of the 36 Shaktipeeths or 36 forts of Chhattisgarh.

A small but well maintained museum with exhibits on the history of the state and an impressive collection of carvings, upstairs has a display of tribal artifacts and models. The museum ground has a beautiful open air restaurant where you can try interesting tribal food at street food prices, There is also a well equipped government tourist office, recommended.

A large statue in the center of a somewhat shabby lake (under refurbishment). Built in honour of Swami Vivekanada who was chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna and is credited with introducing yoga and Vedanta to the western world. There are boat rides in the evening.