Raipur Travel and Things to Do Guide

Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh, a state located in the center-eastern part of India. Also, the largest metropolis in the state, Raipur city has been aggressively growing its industrial sector. With a strong presence of world-class meeting hotels and special event venues, the city has also emerged as a promising MICE destination in central India.

The principal airport in Raipur city is Swami Vivekanand International Airport (RPR), commonly known as Raipur Airport. The airport is located about 15 kilometers away from the city center, well-connected by public transportation. The airport has one integrated terminal for both domestic and international flights, and a separate terminal to handle cargo operations.

Meeting planners can choose from a variety of lux hotels in Raipur. The luxurious property of Courtyard by Marriott Raipur features over 1,200 square meters of conventions space divided across three indoor banquet spaces, three boardrooms and two outdoor venues. All the meeting rooms feature state-of-the-art audiovisual and advanced video conferencing facility.

Other 5-star hotels in Raipur city include the 105-room Hyatt Raipur, which is conveniently located just 11 km away from the Raipur airport and has 986 square meters of meeting space; and the Sayaji Raipur hotel, offering contemporarily-designed meeting venues which are ideal to host seminars, exhibitions and private events.