Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India

Places to visit near Arang

Arang is a town in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India, home to about 17,503 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 53 temples, 31 parks, 33 mosques & dargahs and 16 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri (26 km), Nandanvan Jungle Safari (28 km) and Purkhouti Muktangan (29 km).

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Arang at a glance

Location
Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India
Population
about 17,503
Coordinates
21.1964° N, 81.9691° E
Places within 50 km
225 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and parks
Nearest city
Raipur, 45 km
Railway station
Arang Mahanadi (ANMD), 2 km
Airport
Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), 30 km

Top places to visit near Arang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Arang

69 temples within 100 km of Arang. The closest is Chandi Mata Temple (11 km); the best-known is Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Arang

34 parks within 100 km of Arang. The closest is Sanjay Kanan (10 km); the best-known is Purkhouti Muktangan (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Arang

34 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Arang. The closest is Jama Masjid Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat Arang (1 km); the best-known is Hazrat Syed Musa Shaheed Dargah (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arang

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arang. The closest is Kusha Bhau Thakre Garden (20 km); the best-known is Sanjay Kanan Garden (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Arang

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arang. The closest is Vrindavan Marriage Palace (18 km); the best-known is Lal Qila, the Red Fort (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arang

19 churches within 100 km of Arang. The closest is Saint Peter Church (20 km); the best-known is Prarthana Mandir (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 135 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arang
  2. 11 km Chandi Mata Temple · temple, Mahasamund
  3. 36 km Shree Rajiv Lochan Temple · temple, Gariyaband
  4. 28 km Purkhouti Muktangan · park, Raipur
  5. 14 km Energy Park(Urja Park) · park, Raipur
  6. 20 km Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri · temple, Raipur
  7. 26 km Back to Arang

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How to reach Arang

  • By train: Arang Mahanadi (ANMD) — about 2 km from the centre
  • By train: Mandhar (MDH) — about 40 km from the centre
  • By air: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), Raipur — about 30 km by road
  • By air: Bilaspur Airport (PAB), Bilaspur — about 112 km by road
  • By road from Raipur: about 45 km · directions
  • By road from Durg: about 89 km · directions
  • By road from Bilaspur: about 125 km · directions

All places near Arang by distance

Within 15 km of Arang

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Arang by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples5369Chandi Mata Temple (11 km)
Parks3134Sanjay Kanan (10 km)
Mosques & dargahs3334Jama Masjid Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat Arang (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1623Kusha Bhau Thakre Garden (20 km)
Forts & heritage1521Vrindavan Marriage Palace (18 km)
Churches1919Saint Peter Church (20 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1218SRB Dam (4 km)
Jain sites1214BHAND DEWAL Jain Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls312Kosam-Bir Waterfall (Mahanadi Main Canal) (16 km)
Other attractions1010Dream Land (21 km)
Museums88छत्तीसगढ़ आदिवासी संग्रहालय (28 km)
Buddhist sites55Buddha Stupa (12 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints33DKG Sunset Point (20 km)
Caves33Bendra Dongri Hanuman Cave Rock Painting (31 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Secret Island (22 km)
Treks11Career Trekking (43 km)

Arang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Arang?

Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri (temple, about 26 km), Nandanvan Jungle Safari (attraction, about 28 km), Purkhouti Muktangan (park, about 29 km), Shree Rajiv Lochan Temple (temple, about 34 km), Energy Park(Urja Park) (park, about 35 km), Chandi Mata Temple (temple, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arang?

225 places on Spotwander: 53 temples, 31 parks, 33 mosques & dargahs, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Arang?

Chandi Mata Temple, about 11 km by road; Nilgiri Mandir Hasaud (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Arang?

Sanjay Kanan, about 10 km by road; Atal Park (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Arang?

Jama Masjid Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat Arang, about 1 km by road; Hazrat Syed Musa Shaheed Dargah (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arang?

Start in Arang, visit Chandi Mata Temple, then Shree Rajiv Lochan Temple, then Purkhouti Muktangan, then Energy Park(Urja Park), then Mata Kaushalya Dham, Chandkhuri, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Arang?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples and parks.

How do I reach Arang?

By train: Arang Mahanadi (ANMD), about 2 km away. By air: Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR), about 30 km by road. By road: 45 km from Raipur.

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