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About Nagpur Tourism
Nagpur lies right at the geographical centre of India along the River Nag, from which the city derives its name. The capital of the erstwhile CentralProvince, Nagpur is a growing metropolis with a large commercial hub. The Marathi-majority Vidarbha region was merged with the state of Maharashtra in 1960, and Nagpur was awarded the status of second capital.
Famous for its superior quality oranges, Nagpur is popularly called the OrangeCity.
The city's foundation was laid by the Gond King of Deogad in 1702, who
ruled for years before conceding power to the British. Nestling in the
Satpura Hills, this city is also the second greenest in India, and one of its cleanest. A culturally active city, Nagpur hosts classical music concerts, exhibitions and plays regularly.
Sightseeing Highlights:
AmbazariLake spread over 15.4 sq km on the western outskirts of the city is the biggest lake in Nagpur.
Surrounded by a scenic garden and children's park, it is a major
attraction for visitors and also has boating on the lake. Musical
fountain shows and aero-modelling shows are quite popular in the
weekends.
Overview of the destination Nagpur is hardly a site seeing type of place. All there is in Nagpur is temples and more temples. Tekdi Ganpati temple, balaji temple, sai
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Even places people suggest you to visit outside town are temples. Ramtek (Ram temple), Adasa (Ganpati temple), Vithobha Temple, Markandeya (cluster of 24 temples). Outside
Activities & things to do Hardly any activities except that one could take a tour to Chikaldhara, a wildlife hub. The close-by Melghat Tiger Reserve, Tribal Museum and Botanical Gardens.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. Familiarise yourself with the area called 'Berdi'. It is a very useful landmark and near mandatory for auto travel.
Nagpur: An Overnight Hub and Spoke Airline Base - The location of Nagpur has not yet being exploited in India to provide a fast and cost effective logistic solution for the country as a whole.
Official Websites
Maharashtra Tourism - Maharashtra Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Maharashtra Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Maharashtra, List of Tourist Guides in Maharashtra and Transportation in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Government - Maharashtra Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Nagpur with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Official site of Nagpur District - Nagpur at a Glance : Map, History, Geography, Education, Banks, Hotels, Entertainment, Landmarks, Tourism, Industries, Agriculture, Health etc.,
