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The town of Raisen is located in a district of the same name in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This town is a popular tourist destination that is famous among locals and travelers due to its many temples, palaces and forts and other places of historical significance and general interest. Raisen attracts history buffs and architecture enthusiasts from all over the country. There are many ancient palaces, caves and temples in this region that are unexplored and adventurous tourists can take up this opportunity. Raisen is located in a scenic setting, with hills and forests surrounding the entire region. While in Raisen, you can visit Sandstone Hill, which is a very popular tourist hotspot in the state. This hill has a huge fort that is located at its peak, and this site attracts tourists from all over the country. You can also visit Sanchi during your trip to Raisen, and this place has many stupas that are visited by countless Buddhists throughout the year. There are many carvings in these stupas and these depict the life and birth cycle of the Buddha. The Four Gateways, located here, was constructed in 35 BC. This is a very interesting spot that you can visit during your trip to Raisen.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 464551

STD Code: 7482

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Best Time to Visit:  October and November

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Raisen is a town and a municipality in Raisen district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Raisen is 23 kms from Bhopal, and is known for the Raisen fort and the Durgah of Raisen. Raisen fort is situated on the top of a hill with a few temples, palaces, a large water reservoir and numerous wells inside Raisen fort. There is a temple and mosque in the same complex of Raisen fort. Raisen fort had many domes inside, however, only two of them are left which are now abode of Bats. Raisen is also known for the shrine of Hazrat Peer Fatehullah Shah Baba who was a well known Muslim Saint. The people in and around Raisen have great faith in the shrine and it is believed that the shrine can fulfill the desires of pilgrims. The origin of Raisen fort can be dated back to 1200 A.D. Raisen fort has been under the rules of various rulers.

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By Air : The nearest airport to Raisen is the Bhopal airport which is about 48 km. Bhopal is connected by air to all major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kolkata etc. Regular local and prepaid taxies ply from airport to Raisen.

By Train : The Bhopal junction is the nearest railhead to Raisen. Bhopal is well connected with regular trains with the rest of the country. One can choose from a number of trains to get to Bhopal and from there Raisen can be easily reached by bus/taxi.

By Bus : One can avail the services of local/state-owned Government (MOne can avail the services of local/state-owned Government (UPSRTC) bus services to move to Raisen from the nearby and major cities, such as Bhopal, Jabalpur, etc. Opting for bus can be a good option in case one is looking to cover short distances, for instance, from Raisen to Bhopal.

By Taxi : Raisen is well connected by road. Once you enter the city, you can take benefits of local buses, autos and taxi services to commute to your desired destination within the city.

By Other : Raisen can be easily reached through many modes of transport, as it is an important destination in the state. The town is located in close proximity to the state capital of Bhopal, and for this reason, buses, trains and flights can all be taken to the city of Bhopal, from where Raisen can be easily reached.

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Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Priyanka ; National Highway 86, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh 464551; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

• Hotel Sambodhi ; Bhopal – Vidisha Main Road, State Highway 19, Sanchi, Distt.- Raisen, Madhya Pradesh 464661 ; Ph – 086 02 003213 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, laundry, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Police : 100
• Fire : 101
• Ambulance :102

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