Location :
Maharashtra
Tourist Attractions : Adasa, Ambazari Lake, Nagzira
Local Tongue : Marathi, Hindi, English
STD Code : 0712
Best time to Visit : October to February
About Nagpur
Nagpur or the orange capital of India is one of the most modernised cities
in the country. The centre point of once undivided India, the exact centre
point is marked by the zero milestone, which is also one of its many tourist
attractions. This historically significant city was founded sometime during
the 18th century by Gond King Bakht Buland after which it flourished much
under the govern of subsequent rulers and became one of the most prosperous
cities in Central India. Presently Nagpur is the third largest city in
Maharashtra and the hub of a number of industries, thus making it an
important destination for both business and leisure travellers.
Climate & Best time to Visit
Nagpur experiences an extreme type of climate with temperatures touching
high 40's during summers and shooting to freezing point in peak winters.
March to May are the hot and humid summer months while the monsoon sets in
at the beginning of June and lasts up till the end of August. Winter months
from October to February is the time when the climate is pleasant and the
most favourable for a visit.
Tourist
Attractions in Nagpur
Adasa
The tiny village situated in Nagpur district houses a collection of ancient
Hindu temples. The Ganpati temple has a beautiful statue of Lord Ganesha
carved out of a single stone while the Mahadeo temple, located on a nearby
hill houses an idol of Lord Shiva, believed to have magically emerged out
from the ground. The place is located just 45 km from Nagpur city and can be
accessed via regular buses or hired taxis from Nagpur.
Ambazari Lake
Towards the western outskirts of Nagpur, Ambazari Lake and the surrounding
lush garden is a popular tourist attraction. Row boats and self driven
paddle boats make a good recreation activity while walking on the green
grass is another favored pastime. The musical fountain every evening adds
charm to the place.
Seminary Hill
The hill, situated just 6 km towards the western corners of the city, is
named after the seminary of St. Charles. The quaint surroundings, salubrious
climate and the panoramic views of the surroundings make the place a hub of
tourist activity.
Nagzira
Situated about 100 km from Nagpur, Nagzira promises a feast for wildlife
enthusiasts with its sprawling jungles that house a plethora of wild
denizens in their natural domains. The mighty Indian gaur is the major
wildlife attraction found in the area while other animals include sambar,
deer and a number of rare bird species. The nearest access to the place is
via the railhead at Tiroda, 19 km from here.
Things to Do
Shopping
Traditional Indian 'dhotis' (A long loincloth worn by Hindu men) bordered
with silk, are amongst the most popular buys besides juicy oranges that have
given Nagpur the sobriquet 'orange capital of India'. Besides these
specialties, the local markets and shopping complexes at Nagpur sell
showpiece items and daily use articles.
Eat Out
Nagpur has a number of quality eating places that serve sumptuous food from
all corners of the world. Visit hotel Ashoka for authentic Indian food while
Zing, the restaurant serves delectable Italian food and Nanking is a good
place for Chinese food lovers.
Stay
At
Nagpur besides being an important tourist destination is also a major
commercial city, hence frequented by both leisure and business travellers
throughout the year. The city boasts of a number of quality hotels that
provide good facilities for all types of visitors. Some of the quality
hotels in Nagpur include Hotel Hardeo (3 star, situated on Dr. Munje Marg
just 1 km from railway station, 7 km from airport and 1 km from bus stand),
Hotel Orange City (3 star, situated in Mahajan Market, Sitabuldi just 7 km
from airport, 1 km from railway station and 3 km from bus stand), Hotel
Pride (5 star, situated on Wardha Road just 0.5 km from airport, 7 km from
railway station), Hotel Royal Palace (3 star, situated in Ramdaspeth just 6
km from airport, 2 km from railway station, 3 km from bus stand), Hotel
Centre Point (3 star, situated in Ramdaspeth just 5 km from airport, 3 km
from railway station, 3 km from bus stand and 1 km from shopping centre),
Tuli International (situated on Residency Road just 9 km from airport, 1 km
from railway station, 2 km from bus stand) and Hotel Jagsons (3 star,
situated 30, Back Central Avenue just 10 km from airport, 1 km from railway
station, 0.5 km from bus stand).
Getting There
By Air : The domestic airport is located just 8 km south
of Nagpur at Sonegaon. Regular flights connect Nagpur with all the major
Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune etc. Indian
Airlines flies daily to Nagpur from Delhi (Dep. 5:50, Arr. 7:15) &
Mumbai (Dep. 6:40, Arr. 7:55). For on line ticket booking and more
information on flight timings, refer to the official website of Indian
Airlines http://indian-airlines.nic.in/
By Rail : Nagpur is a major railway station connected to
other Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Pune
through a number of regular trains. Daily trains to Nagpur from Delhi are G
T Exp., Tamil Nadu Exp., Kerala Exp., Dakshin Exp. and A P Exp. (approx time
taken is 16 hours). Mumbai is connected to Nagpur via the Vidarbha Exp.,
Sewagram Exp., Howrah Mail., Gitanjali Exp. and LTT Shalimar Exp. (approx.
time taken for the journey is 13 hours). For more information on train
timings, refer to the official site of Indian Railways at
http://www.indianrail.gov.in/
By Road : Nagpur is well connected to other neighbouring
cities through a network of state and national highways. State transport
buses ply regularly between Nagpur and other cities in Maharashtra including
Akola and Aurangabad. Important national highways passing through Nagpur are
the Bombay-Calcutta NH6 and Kanyakumari-Varanasi NH7.
Distance from Major Cities
- Aurangabad : 504 Km
- Bhopal : 352 Km
- Delhi : 1012 Km
- Mumbai : 863 Km
- Hyderabad : 487 Km
