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Nagpur - The City Of Oranges

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Popularly called the Orange City, Nagpur is an important city in Maharashtra. It is the state’s 3rd largest city, following Mumbai and Pune. It is also known as the Tiger Capital of India. Found by the Gonds dynasty, Nagpur was later taken over by the Bhonsles under the Maratha Empire. It was followed by the Britishers, who made Nagpur the capital of Central Province.

Nagpur interestingly got its name from the Nag river that has a serpentine course and “pur” is a common suffix associated with cities in Sanskrit and Hindi. The city’s postal stamp still carries the image of a snake on it. This place is located on the Deccan Plateau at a height of 310 metres and covers an expanse of close to 10,000 sq km. Nagpur is revered for its green environment and comes second to Chandigarh in being the greenest place in India. It is the second capital of Maharashtra after Mumbai.

Nagapur - A Mix Of History, Nature And Pleasure - Tourist Places In And Around Nagpur

Navegaon Bandh, the Sitabuldi Fort and Pench National Park are a few major attractions in this place. Diksha Bhoomi is the iconic place where a thousand Dalits followed Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and converted to Buddhism.

The National Centre of Nagpur accommodates the Zero Mile—a stone pillar that has the distance of all the major cities engraved over it. It was constructed during the British rule.

Nagpur is dotted with a host of lakes—man-made and natural—that are a must visits. The Ambazari Lake, for instance, is a delight for small children and families vying to spend a relaxing yet rejuvenating evening.

The Balaji Mandir is a huge temple located in the Seminary Hills—a small hillock that allows a spectacular view of the entire city. Trekkers will love this place, as the journey to the top of the hillock is pretty challenging. The Sri Poddareshwar Temple and Shri Vyankatesh Temple are two other religious places that you must check out while you are there. The Dragon Palace Temple is another temple, dedicated to Lord Buddha.

The Maharaja Baug is a well-made garden that also houses a zoo. It was established by the Bhonsle rulers. The Sitabuldi Fort, on the other hand, was built in the memorial of the brave soldiers who lost their lives during the English-Maratha war. Meanwhile, the Gavilgad Fort is an enormous, gigantic fort which is almost 300 years old.

Nagpur transforms into a bustling tourist place during the festivals of Navratri, Dussehra, Ganesh Puja, Durga Puja, Muharram and many more. All these festivals are celebrated with much aplomb and warmth.

A Few Must Trys

Tourists who have been to Nagpur can not afford to miss out on the oranges that the city is uber-famous for. There are several shopping places in the vicinity as well where you can collect various cultural artefacts, memorabilia and souvenirs for your loved ones back home. Try out the delectable Varhadi cuisine while at Nagpur. The food maybe a tad too spicy for foreigners whose taste buds aren’t as well acquainted as our pungent senses.

Nagpur Weather

Due to its location on the Deccan Plateau with no nearby major water body, Nagpur experiences extremes in temperature for both summers and winters. The summers here can get extremely hot, with the temperature soaring to a close 50 °C, while the winters are much cooler and bearable.

Best Time To Visit Nagpur

Monsoons are not an ideal time to visit this place, while the winters are the best bet for travelling.

How To Reach Nagpur

Being a major city, Nagpur is very well linked by all modes of transport including air, rail and road. If travelling by air, opt for flights that connect your city to the Sonegaon Airport at Nagpur. The Nagpur railway station is a central junction for all the major railway lines throughout India. Hence, travelling by train poses as a good option too. By road, Nagpur serves as a junction for two national highways. Therefore, there is no dearth of buses—state transport and private tourist ones—to help you reach the city of Nagpur.

Nagpur - An Important Central Hub

Nagpur is almost centrally located, making it equidistant from most of the major cities from all corners of India. One of the India’s primary industrial centres, Nagpur draws a lot of revenue from its tourism industry. The influx of culture, history, tradition, spirituality and nature is deeply seeped in this city’s roots and it is a pride to experience. Grow closer to our nation’s past and let this nostalgic city drive you back through those magical eras.

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How to Reach Nagpur

  • By Road
    Several buses, state and private, ply between Nagpur and various other cities in Maharashtra. The city is well connected and serves as a major junction for two national highways � Kanyakumari-Varanasi (NH-7) and Hajira-Kolkata (NH-6). Tourist bus services cost about Rs. 1500 per head.
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  • By Train
    Nagpur Railway Station serves as an important railway station given its central location. It is connected to all the major cities in India via super fast mail and passenger trains. It is a significant junction on the South-eastern and Central lines. Close to 160 trains halt at Nagpur daily.
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  • By Air
    The Sonegaon Airport at Nagpur is a major airport and is about 6 km from the heart of the city. Daily, domestic flights connect Nagpur to various important cities like Mumbai, Calcutta, Pune, Delhi and many more. The nearest international airport is the Mumbai Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport.
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