Nagpur – The orange city
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 famous for its oranges (where it gets the name orange city from) and surrounding nature reserves.
The Marathas 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. Nagpur is a quaint place to visit. It offers a taste of cultural history enveloped in the lush lap of natural beauty and is bound to leave you loving the city.
Things to do in Nagpur
Nagpur is a city with a number of Maratha monuments and temples. Nagpur is surrounded by lush natural reserves and one cannot miss out on the opportunity to explore the natural places when visiting Nagpur. Nagpur is great for wildlife explorers and people who love to visit old temples.
Tourist attractions of Nagpur
Nagpur is located near the oldest and largest national park of Maharashtra, which is the Tadoba Andhari National Park. The national park is a must for tourists who enjoy wildlife safaris. The flora and fauna of the reserve house a variety of animals and birds like the Royal Bengal Tiger, Nilgai, Leopards, Sambar, Cheetal among many others. Other popular tourist attractions around Nagpur include Deekshabhoomi, Ambazari Lake, Pench Tiger Reserve, Bor Wildlife Sanctuary and Sevagram.
Places to shop in Nagpur
Sitabuldi Main Road is the best shopping destination to indulge in Nagpur’s finest cotton collections. You can also visit the Empress Shopping Mall in Nagpur for an enriching shopping experience.
Best time to visit Nagpur
The months between October and February would be the best season to visit Nagpur. The weather will be suitable for tourism.
Modes of transport in Nagpur
Nagpur stays connected through a metro rail 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 offers pleasant weather conditions. The weather in Nagpur averages around 13°C to 42°C yearly.
Airport in Nagpur
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (IATA: NAG) is the only airport in Nagpur. It has the capacity to handle 325 inbound passengers and 325 outbound passengers.