Nagpur – Maharashtra’s winter destination
The name Nagpur translates to the ‘City of Snakes’. Nagpur is a beautiful place to visit and it gets its name from the river ‘Nag’ which flows through the city following a snake-like pattern. Nagpur is located at the geographical centre of India.
The winter capital of Maharashtra, Nagpur is famous for its delicious crop of oranges. Nagpur is a quaint place to visit. It offers a taste of cultural history enveloped in the lap of natural beauty. Nagpur was an important centre of the Maratha rule in the 18th century.
Things to do in Nagpur
Nagpur is a city with a number of Maratha monuments and temples. Nagpur is surrounded by nature reserves. You can literally stand on the central point of India when you visit the Zero Mile Stone monument in Nagpur. Enjoy the famous oranges when in the city.
Tourist attractions in Nagpur
Nagpur is located near the oldest and largest nature park of Maharashtra, which is Tadoba Andhari National Park. The nature park is a must for tourists who enjoy wildlife safaris. You can have the joy of spotting the majestic royal Bengal tigers which inhabit the reserve. It also houses a variety of other animals and birds. Other popular tourist attractions in and around Nagpur include Ambazari Lake, Raman Science Centre, Khindsi Lake, Ramtek and Mansar, Sevagram, Markandi, and Nagpur Central Museum.
Places to shop in Nagpur
Nagpur hosts an exquisite collection of cotton handloom products, ranging from clothes to handicrafts. Sitabuldi Main Road is the best shopping destination to check out Nagpur’s finest cotton collections.
Best time to visit Nagpur
The months between October and February form the best time to visit Nagpur. The weather is temperate and suitable for tourism.
Modes of transport in Nagpur
Nagpur stays connected through a great Metro railway system, which is the fastest mode of transport. Other modes of travel include auto-rickshaws and public buses run by Nagpur Mahanagar Parivahan Limited (NMPL). Private taxis are also available for hire if one wants to visit places nearby Nagpur.
Weather in Nagpur
Nagpur has a tropical climate. It experiences severe heat waves in summer months. Rainfall is experienced in the month of July. The winter season brings in pleasant weather conditions.
Airport in Nagpur
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International airport (IATA: NAG) is the only airport in Nagpur. There are 13 check-in counters, 9 immigration counters and 3 security check kiosks at the terminal.