The Greenest Cities of India

As a country known for its panoramic natural beauty, India is also a land that is home to a large number of forests, rivers, lakes and mountains. In the modern times, India has changed to a more technologically advanced nation, which has resulted in changes in the environment, especially when it comes to the greenery around. To make more room for infrastructure, India has compromised on its green resources to a certain extent.

But even now, there are many well-planned cities in India that have preserved their natural beauty. These cities boast of having the best environment in the country. With their parks, sanctuaries, lakes and more, these cities of India are a lush green treat to look at. The fresh air, the cool breeze and the beautiful views make these cities important tourist attractions.

Listed below are some of the greenest cities of India. Read on to know more about them!

Bangalore, Karnataka

Best known globally as the ‘Garden City of India', Bangalore is the Capital of Karnataka. Apart from being called as the ‘Silicon Valley' of India for its technological advancement, Bangalore is also a city which is loved by the visitors for its amazing parks, gardens and lakes.

Some of the prominent gardens such as the Lal Bagh and Cubbon Park are even visited frequently by foreign tourists. Eye-pleasing lakes such as the Ulsoor Lake, the Hesaraghatta Lake and so on, make Bangalore a place worth visiting.

Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Another green city of India can be seen located at Gujarat, which is its capital Gandhinagar. Known to have over 32 lakh trees, Gandhinagar is definitely a charming place that can be enjoyed by the visitors. The clean and green environment here has made this city popular. Also, located on the banks of the Sabarmati river, Gandhinagar is well-known for the Sabarmati Ashram and Akshardham Temple.

Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana

Famous as the first planned city of India, Chandigarh is a union territory of India and also the capital of Punjab and Haryana.

Known for the rock garden, the Suhana lake and more, this city was planned to perfection by a french architect Le Corbusier. Chandigarh is often referred to as the ‘cleanest and greenest city of India' as it has a very eco-friendly atmosphere. The many admirable gardens, the parks, lakes and the forests surely help the city live up to its name.

Nagpur, Maharashtra

As the tenth biggest city of India, Nagpur is a city that has great infrastructure, as well as scenic sites. With numerous natural and man-made lakes, the Ambazari Lake being the largest, Nagpur proves to be among the best travel destinations of India. The city has a clean atmosphere and can also be called as one of the greenest towns in India as it has an array of parks, trees, wildlife sanctuaries and hill stations.

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

While Kerala, God's Own Country, is known for its lush greenery and beautiful beaches, its capital Thiruvananthapuram gives it close competition.

This city is renowned for its pristine beaches such as the Shanghumugham beach, Kovalam beach, the Aazhimala Beach. Additionally, this evergreen city also houses forests, wildlife sanctuaries and breathtaking backwaters, making it yet another green city of India.