☰Telibandha Lake

Telibandha Lake sits in the newer eastern part of Raipur, surrounded by a reasonably well-maintained park that fills with walkers and joggers in the early mornings and evenings. It's less visited than Vivekananda Sarovar and has a quieter, more neighbourhood feel — less of a civic showpiece, more of a place where people actually come to decompress. Paddle boats are available for hire. The area around the lake has some of Raipur's better cafes and restaurants, making it a reasonable base for the evening if you want somewhere to eat after a walk.