Raigarh

The city of Raigarh is situated in Chhattisgarh. It is the administrative capital of the Raigarh district. Raigarh is one of Chhattisgarh’s blooming industrial cities and is a major producer of Iron Ore and Steel. Raigarh was once a princely state and was the first of its kind to join the Union of India.

Places to Stay

There are many budget hotels in Raigarh which provide good accommodation. Some of them include Hotel ANS International (Tariff – Rs. 1000), Hotel Jindal Regency (Tariff – Rs. 2000) and Hotel Shreshta (Tariff – Rs. 2000).

Language

Raigarh’s official languages are Hindi, Chhattisgari  and Marwari. Other languages including Oriya, Bengali, Telugu and Marathi are also spoken in Raigarh.

Events

Raigarh is famous for its dance and musical events. It is well-known for Kathak style of dancing. The festival of Ganesha Chatturthi is celebrated grandly in this city. During this festival Charadhar Samorah is organized. Other delightful festivals such as Hareli, which is celebrated during monsoon every year, Diwali and Dussehra, which falls during the months of October and November, are also celebrated.

Places of Interest

Raigarh offers various attractions to its visitors. Some interesting places include Gomarda Reserve Forest (60 km from Raigarh) and Ram Jharna (18 km from Raigarh). Legend has it that Lord Rama was once there during the 14 year Vanwasa. Kamala Nehru Park, Rose Garden and Eco Park are other attractions within the city which can be reached using local transportation facilities.

How to Get There

Air:

Raigarh airport located at Kondatarai is 9 km away from the city centre. This airport is not operational yet. The next closest airport is in Raipur, which is 250 km away.   

Rail:

Raigarh is well connected with major destinations like New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Patna, Kota, and Jaipur. Raigarh has two railway stations – one is at the centre of the city and other is in Kirodimal Nagar, which is about 11 km away from the city.

Bus:

Buses connect Raigarh with cities such as Raipur, Ranchi, Pathalgaon, Bargarh, Korba, Sitapur, Sambalpur, Kunkuri and Angul. AC and Non-AC buses connect Raigarh with those cities. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience to passengers are Mahendra Travels and CSRTC (state owned).