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First Date Ideas in Raipur: Places Locals Love
Raipur, Chhattisgarh's capital, has lakeside promenades, museums of tribal art and easy trips to ancient sites and waterfalls.
By the lake
An evening along Marine Drive at Telibandha Lake, with snacks from the stalls, or a walk around Budha Talab.
Culture
- Purkhouti Muktangan, an open-air museum of Chhattisgarh's tribal culture.
- The Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum.
Wildlife
The jungle safari at Nandan Van, just outside the city.
Day trips
The ancient temples and ruins at Sirpur, or a weekend trip to the Chitrakote falls in Bastar.
A safe first date
Meet somewhere busy, arrange your own travel both ways, and tell a friend where you'll be. A short video call beforehand is the easiest way to check someone is who they say they are.