Raisen
Raisen Fort, a hill fort dating to around 1200 CE, gives this Madhya Pradesh town both its name and its main draw — the name itself likely derives from words meaning "royal residence." The fort complex contains temples, palaces, a large reservoir, and wells, and also houses a temple and mosque within the same enclosure. The town is also known for the dargah of Hazrat Pir Fatehullah Shah Baba, and sits within reach of the Sanchi Stupa and other UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population44,162
- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.3 mi
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Raisen: quick answers
Where is Raisen?
Raisen is in India, about 40 km25 miles in a straight line from Bhopal.
How do you get to Raisen?
The nearest airport is Bhopal (BHO), about 1 hr 29 min away by road. The nearest train station is Salamatpur, about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Raisen?
The warmest month is May, averaging 34°C93°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 17°C63°F. The wettest month is July, with about 396 mm15.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Raisen?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Sanchi Town, Bhojpur, Madhya Pradesh and Vidisha.