Burha Talab or Vivekanand Sarovar

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Burha Talab or Vivekanand Sarovar is situated in Purani Basti, Raipur. Edit

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Burha Talab or Vivekanand Sarovar is the largest lake in the Raipur city. The name literal means aged (burha) lake (talab). The beauty of this lake is enhanced by the presence of an island in its midst. The island has numerous trees and gardens. Vivekanand Sarovar is also known as the Bura Talab. In the center of the lake, a 37 feet high statue of Swami Vivekananda has been installed recently. The statue is made of bronze and is in the sitting position. The beautiful garden-island that surrounds the lake is much admired by the tourists. It is one of the most beautiful sites in Raipur. One can enjoy boating also.

Swami Vivekanand Sarovar or Burha Talab, Raipur

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Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 7.00 PM.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours..

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Saffron Restaurant ; M G Road | at the Hotel Meera, Raipur 492001, India ; Ph/M – (0771) – 4080087 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Raipur is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Raipur by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Chhattisgarh State buses connect Raipur with all neighboring cities in Ranakpur. Raipur is 13 Kms from Barauda, 40 Kms from Durg, 76 Kms from Patewa, 79 Kms from Bhatapara, 113 Kms from Bilaspur, 284 Kms from Jagdalpur, 301 Kms from Dhanpunji and is linked through Chhattisgarh State Road Transport Corporation (CSRTC) and some private travel services.

Train : It has its own Railway Station named as Raipur Railway Station which is connected to the major cities of Chhattisgarh State. It is well connected with the cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Bangalore, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kota, and Jaipur etc. Raipur Railway Station : 0771-2331101, 2331106.

Air : It has its own Domestic Airport named as Swami Vivekananda Airport is located about 15 km away from the heart of the city. It is well connected with major cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Bhopal, Indore, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai,Jaipurand Delhi etc. via Air India, Indigo, Jet Airways and Jet Lite. Swami Vivekananda Airport : 077 12 418167.

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