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Major city · India

Arang

Half a day is enough for Arang: see the 11th-century Jain and Hindu temples on a Raipur–Durg road stop, then move on.

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Arang, 36 km east of Raipur on NH 53, is a one-stop town for temple architecture from the 11th–12th centuries. The Bagh Deval, Bhand Dewal and Mahamaya temples are the draw; the town itself is a small rice-mill centre with limited services. Most travellers visit as a half-day detour between Raipur and Durg.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (heavy rain, some roads may flood)
Airport
RPR
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Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Arang112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Arang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi Raipur–Arang one way₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Metro or bus rideRickshaw from bus stand to temples₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Budget bedBasic lodge (single room), a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room in Raipur, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedDouble room in Raipur, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Bagh Deval temple (11th-century Jain temple)Bhand Dewal temple (late 11th-century Bhumija-style Jain temple)Mahamaya temple with colossal Tirthankara imagesRice and pulse mills, forest products
Airports
RPR Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (24 km (15 mi) from Arang; taxi or bus to Raipur then local bus/taxi to Arang)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    36°C (97°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    42°C (108°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (42°C (108°F)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Arang: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

13°C (55°F)

1 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Mar

36°C (97°F)

20°C (68°F)

1 rd

Apr

40°C (104°F)

25°C (77°F)

2 rd

May

42°C (108°F)

28°C (82°F)

3 rd

Jun

37°C (99°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

18 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Oct

33°C (91°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

13°C (55°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The temples are within walking distance of each other in the old town. A rickshaw from the bus stand to the temple cluster costs about ₹50–100.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Raipur

go

Door to door: 30–45 min

Bus or taxi on NH 53, about 30 min

Capital of Chhattisgarh with museums, markets and the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum.

Durg

go

Door to door: 45–60 min

Bus or taxi on NH 53, about 45 min

Industrial city with the Durg Fort and the Shivnath river ghats.

Bhilai

go

Door to door: 40–50 min

Bus or taxi, about 40 min

Steel city with the Maitri Bagh zoo and park.

Kanker

caution

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Taxi or bus via NH 30, about 1.5 h

Palace and tribal museum; a full day if combined with Arang.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Arang town centre

A few basic lodges near the bus stop; most travellers stay in Raipur and day-trip.

Raipur

30–45 min drive; wider choice of hotels and restaurants.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
High
₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic lodge (single room)1 × 1 night × ₹500₹500
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800₹800
Taxi Raipur–Arang round trip1 × ₹800₹800
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹210
Trip total≈ ₹2,310 per person per day, bed included₹2,310≈ US$30

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Day-trip from Raipur: no accommodation cost.

Prices of common things

Rickshaw from bus stand to temples₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Bus Raipur–Arang one way₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Taxi Raipur–Arang one way₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7)
Simple thali meal₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2)
Bottled water (1 L)₹20 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Arang is safe for daytime temple visits. Watch for traffic on NH 53 and carry cash; no serious crime reported.
  • Temples may close for lunch (roughly 12:00–14:00); check locally.
  • No ATM in the temple area; carry cash from Raipur.
  • NH 53 is a four-lane expressway; crossing on foot requires care.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Emergency

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Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Raipur Airport → Arang: taxi about ₹600–900 (≈ US$7–11), 30 min (check)
  • Raipur bus stand → Arang: bus about ₹40 (≈ under US$1), 40 min (check)

Say or show

  • नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
  • मंदिर कहाँ है? — Where is the temple? (mandir kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Arang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (heavy rain, some roads may flood) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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