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Rs. 900
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Rs. 500
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Rs. 5500
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Sprawling over an area of 5,431 sq km, Gondia is located in the state of Maharashtra. Popularly known as Gondiya, it is an administrative district with its headquarters located at Gondia. On the northern side of the destination lies Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh and on the southern side, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts of Maharashtra. It is bounded by the Bhandara District of Maharashtra on the western side.
Due to the abundance of rice mills in the area, the city is also known as Rice City by the localites. Owing to the presence of over 1,000 rice mills along with small scale tobacco industry, the city is also an important business hub. From central and eastern India, Gondia is the gateway to the state of Maharashtra.
The history of the destination dates back to 1999, when it was carved out of Bhandara District. At present, the district is divided into 2 sub-divisions, namely Deori and Gondia, which are further divided into 8 talukas. The tribes residing within Gondia have their own distinct culture. For worshipping their God 'Persa Pen', they perform a special dance.
Rela dance is one of the most prominent dances performed by the tribal people to celebrate auspicious occasions and other important events. Some of the other popular dance forms include Dhol, Dander and Gondia. In addition, the place is also known for its handicrafts, which are influenced from Bhandara.
Besides art and culture, Gondia is a popular tourist destination with several sightseeing places. One of the most prominent tourist attractions is Navegaon National Park, which is located in the southern part of the city. Some of the animals that can be spotted in this park are jungle cats, tigers, panthers, palm civets and jackals. The destination is a treat for wildlife and nature lovers, with a famous wildlife sanctuary located at Nagzira. The sanctuary is home to 166 species of birds, 36 species of reptiles and 34 species of mammals.
Gondia can be reached by flights, buses and trains. Flights are available to Jabalpur Airport, which is the nearest domestic airport. On the other hand, those travelling from different parts of the world can board flights to Nagpur Airport, which is known as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.
Trains are also available, which are served by the Gondia Junction Railway Station, located within the destination. Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi are some of the places from where trains operate to this station. Tourists can also board buses to Gondia, which operate from cities like Pune, Nagpur and Ahmednagar.
The best time to visit Gondia is during the winter season, which extends from the month of October to February. The climate during winter season is moderate.
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Gondia, one of the prominent tourist destinations, is situated in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is surrounded by Gadchiroli and Chandrapur districts from the south and the Balaghat district from the north. The destination is regarded as a business hub due to the presence of rice mills and tobacco firms.
This place is known among tourists for its diverse wildlife that can be spotted in the Nawegaon National Park. It is a famous tourist attraction that houses different varieties of flora and fauna. Besides this, the Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary is also popular for the biodiversity conservation. The sanctuary consists of endangered species and is known for maintaining equilibrium between the different elements in the environment.
The Nawegaon Lake is also popular among tourists and is believed to have been built in the 18th century. The Darekasa Caves and Kachargadh Caves, located in the destination, are carved from a single rock. Travellers can also visit places of religious significance such as the Dakram Sukdi and the Suryadeo Mando Devi Temples.
Other famous attractions of this destination include the Chulbandh Dam, the Itiadoh Dam and the Hazara Falls that are visited by many tourists. Nagra, Padampur and Kamtha are the nearby villages, known for their historical and religious significance.
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