Nagpur – The city of oranges
Nagpur is a beautiful destination to visit and it gets its name from the river ‘Nag’ which flows through the city following a snakelike pattern. Nagpur is located in the geographical centre of India. Nagpur is one of the largest cities of the state of Maharashtra. The winter capital of Maharashtra, Nagpur is famous for its delicious crop of oranges. Nagpur is a charming place to visit. It offers a taste of cultural history enveloped in the lush lap of natural beauty, and is bound to leave you amazed. Nagpur was an important centre of Maratha rule in the 18th century. Now, it is an important centre of trade in Maharashtra.
Things to do in Nagpur
Nagpur is a city with a number of Maratha monuments and temples. It is also adorned with Buddhist monuments. Nagpur is surrounded by lush nature reserves and one cannot miss out on the opportunity to explore the natural offerings when visiting Nagpur. You can literally stand on the central point of India when you visit the Zero Mile Stone monument in Nagpur.
Tourist attractions of Nagpur
Important tourist attractions around Nagpur include the Ambazari Lake, Raman Science Centre, Tadoba Andhari National Park, Khindsi Lake, Ramtek and Mansar, Sevagram, Markandi, Nagpur Central Museum, and Dhamma Chakra Stupa.
Places to shop in Nagpur
Sitabuldi Main road is the go-to destination to shop for Nagpur’s exquisite collection of cotton products ranging from clothes to handicrafts. One should also check out Sarafa Bazar for a great shopping experience.
Best time to visit Nagpur
The best season to visit Nagpur would be between the months of October and February. The weather remains pleasant and suitable for tourism.
Modes of transport in Nagpur
Nagpur has a great metro rail system, which is the fastest mode of transport. Other modes of travel are 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 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. It currently operates only domestic flights and has a single terminal.