Telibandha Lake

Telibandha Lake, also known as Telibandha Talab and Marine Drive Raipur, is an urban lake in the Telibandha area of Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Originally a historic water reservoir, it was redeveloped under the Raipur Smart City Mission into a landscaped waterfront promenade. Notable for its illuminated walkway, musical fountain and lakeside food stalls, it is a central recreational and evening leisure spot in the city.

Visitors can expect a large urban lake with a wide paved promenade modeled on Mumbai's Marine Drive, lined with seating, decorative lighting and palm trees. The area includes a jogging track, musical fountain, viewing decks and street food stalls. The lake offers open water views, evening illumination and a lively local crowd, with space for walking, photography and relaxing by the waterfront.

Telibandha Lake is a historic water body that traditionally served as a water reservoir for Raipur. It was extensively redeveloped and beautified around 2016-2019 under the Raipur Smart City Mission, transforming it into a modern urban waterfront with a Marine Drive-style promenade, landscaping and recreational facilities.

The lake is a major public recreational and social gathering space for Raipur residents, serving as an evening leisure destination, fitness spot for walkers and joggers, and a venue for casual community gatherings and local food culture.