Nagpur – Maharashtra’s winter capital
Nagpur is a city that coincides with the geographical centre point of India. The name Nagpur translates to the ‘City of Snakes’. Nagpur is a beautiful destination to visit and it gets its name from the river ‘Nag’, which flows through the city following a snake-like pattern.
The winter capital of Maharashtra, Nagpur is famous for its delicious crop of oranges. It offers a taste of cultural history enveloped in the lush lap of natural beauty, and is bound to leave you loving the city. The Maratha’s used to rule this city in the 18th century; now it is a beautiful amalgamation of old-world charm mixed with the glitz of modernity.
Things to do in Nagpur
Nagpur is a city with a number of Maratha monuments and temples. Nagpur is surrounded by beautiful natural reserves and one cannot miss out on the opportunity to explore the natural offering when visiting Nagpur. You can literally stand on the central point of India when you visit the Zero Mile Stone monument in Nagpur. Nagpur is famous for its cotton products and orange crop.
Tourist attractions of Nagpur
Nagpur is located near the oldest and largest national park in Maharashtra, which is the Tadoba Andhari National Park. The national park is a must for tourists who enjoy wildlife safaris. You can have the joy of spotting the majestic Royal Bengal tigers who inhabit the reserve. The flora and fauna of the reserve also houses a variety of other animals and birds. Some tourist attractions you should surely visit around Nagpur include the Ambazari Lake, Raman Science centre, Khindsi Lake, Ramtek and Mansar, Sevagram, Markandi and the Dhamma Chakra Stupa.
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 indulge in Nagpur’s finest cotton collections. Empress shopping mall is a great place if you want a variety of shops at a single place.
Best time to visit Nagpur
The months between October and February is regarded as the best season to visit Nagpur.
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 public buses, auto-rickshaws 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 like the rest of India has a tropical climate. It experiences severe heat waves in the summer months. Rainfall is experienced from the month of July. The winter sees pleasant weather conditions.
Airport in Nagpur
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International airport (IATA: NAG) is the only airport in Nagpur. There is 1 terminal and 13 check-in counters.